Product Owner in Essex

We are seeking a Product Owner to join our Product Team and drive technology initiatives across Stonebridge. As a Product Owner, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping, delivering and optimising product experiences. Working closely with in‑house IT, operational teams, compliance (Business Standards), senior stakeholders and third‑party suppliers, you’ll own the product roadmap and ensure delivery aligns with both business objectives and customer needs. This is an excellent opportunity for a Product Owner who enjoys collaboration, data‑led decision making, and delivering meaningful change in a regulated environment.

About Us

At Stonebridge Mortgage Solutions Ltd, we’re one of the UK’s leading mortgage and protection networks, supporting over 1,300 professional advisers nationwide. We deliver exceptional support, systems, and regulatory expertise, all underpinned by a collaborative and people‑focused culture. Our success comes from our people — their insight, professionalism and drive to make things better, dare to be different, and, most importantly, make our customers' lives easier.

Our Benefits

• A great company culture built on openness, collaboration and support.
• Competitive salary and performance‑related bonus (non‑contractual).
• 22 days annual leave plus your birthday off, and up to 3 additional days for length of service.
• Company pension with optional matched contributions up to 1.5%.
• Hybrid working.
• Free breakfast, lunch, snacks and drinks when working in the office.
• 2 volunteering days and 1 team volunteering day each year.
• 2 half‑days of paid ‘me time’ to support mental and physical wellbeing.
• Employee engagement activities, recognition schemes and retail discounts.
• Salary sacrifice schemes (home tech, cycle to work, pension).
• Gym subsidy, company sick pay and EAP support.
• Option to buy up to 5 extra days holiday.
• £500 employee referral scheme.
• Death in service cover and critical illness insurance cover.

What You’ll Do

• Define and communicate product vision, strategy and roadmap.
• Own and prioritise the product backlog, breaking down requirements into actionable user stories.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to gather feedback and ensure features meet business needs.
• Support product development and oversee releases, tracking performance and iterating to improve features.
• Use data and analytics to make informed product decisions and monitor key performance metrics.
• Drive delivery within Agile frameworks, managing deadlines, deliverables and stakeholder updates.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience as a Product Owner or in a similar role, ideally in financial services or technology projects.
• Strong understanding of Agile and waterfall methodologies and product lifecycle management.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Data‑driven mindset with the ability to translate insights into actionable product improvements.
• Passion for improving customer experience and delivering innovative solutions.
• Able to fully satisfy the pre‑employment screening process, which comprises code of conduct (as per the job description), right to work, identity, 5 years referencing, AML, credit screen, financial sanctions and DBS checks.

How To Apply

Apply now with your CV (and optional cover letter). If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let our recruitment team know — we’ll be happy to help. We celebrate diversity at Stonebridge. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from all backgrounds, perspectives and experiences.