London, with regular travel - £130,000–£140,000 plus benefits
For more than 50 years, GS1 standards have given organisations a common way to identify products, places and assets, and to share reliable information about them. Although best known for the barcode, GS1 UK's work now extends far beyond it. Its standards support retail, healthcare, construction, logistics and the public sector, helping organisations operate more efficiently, improve safety and traceability, and share information consistently across organisations and systems.
GS1 UK is part of a global network of more than 120 independent GS1 organisations operating across 150 countries and supporting more than two million organisations. In the UK, it supports more than 60,000 members, ranging from small businesses and start-ups to some of the country's largest retailers, manufacturers, healthcare providers and logistics organisations.
As an independent, not-for-profit membership organisation, GS1 UK brings businesses, government and industry together to develop practical, standards-based approaches to shared challenges. Its purpose is to harness the power of standards to transform the way people work and live.
Expectations around transparency, sustainability and traceability continue to grow. At the same time, regulatory change and advances in technology are altering how organisations collect, manage and use data. These developments create important opportunities for GS1 UK to help its members respond to changing requirements and gain greater value from its standards.
Over recent years, GS1 UK has invested significantly in its future. It has transformed its core operating platforms, launched a new member portal, introduced new capabilities around QR codes powered by GS1 and established an in-house product delivery function. This investment has strengthened its technology and delivery capability and created the foundations for the organisation's next stage of development.
GS1 UK is now appointing its first Chief Product Officer to bring product and standards leadership together more closely.
Reporting to the Chief Executive and joining the executive team, the Chief Product Officer will shape the organisation’s product strategy, guide investment decisions and bring greater focus to what GS1 UK develops, where it invests and how it creates sustainable value for members.
The successful candidate will:
- Define and lead GS1 UK's product strategy and own its product roadmap.
- Identify where regulatory change, technological developments and industry trends can create measurable value for members.
- Lead the development and lifecycle management of the organisation's product portfolio.
- Ensure products and services are commercially viable, scalable and aligned with strategic and financial objectives.
- Maintain responsibility for the stewardship and development of GS1 standards within the UK.
- Lead a multidisciplinary directorate spanning product delivery, standards and education.
- Build strong relationships with members, industry stakeholders, regulators and the wider GS1 network.
Candidates will bring a demonstrable senior-level track record of leading product, proposition, platform or solution development. They will have experience of defining product strategy, establishing investment priorities and managing digital products, technology-enabled services or data-driven solutions throughout their lifecycle.
Strong commercial judgement, multidisciplinary leadership and the ability to influence executive teams, boards, customers, partners and industry representatives will be essential. Candidates will also be comfortable operating in complex and changing environments, balancing innovation with pragmatism and remaining focused on delivering value for members and customers.
This is an opportunity to join an ambitious, financially strong organisation and play a central role in shaping the future direction of GS1 UK and the value it provides to its members, UK plc and wider society.
Closing date: 23:45 on Tuesday 10 th November 2026
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Chief Product Officer employer: GS1 UK
At GS1 UK, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. As a hybrid UX/UI Designer, you will have the opportunity to work on impactful projects within a supportive team environment, with access to professional development resources that encourage growth and creativity. Located in a vibrant area, our company offers a unique blend of flexibility and community engagement, making it an excellent place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
