Senior Product Owner - Digital Engagement in Oxford

Senior Product Owner - Digital Engagement in Oxford

Oxford Full-Time 55000 - 65000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
University of Oxford

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead the development of digital engagement products and enhance audience connection.
  • Company: Join a prestigious university with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
  • Benefits: 38 days annual leave, generous family leave, hybrid working, and excellent pension scheme.
  • Other info: Be part of a vibrant community with social, cultural, and sports clubs.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in digital engagement while working in a dynamic environment.
  • Qualifications: Experience in product ownership, agile methodologies, and strong stakeholder management skills.

The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.

This is a senior role within the CRM team, responsible for our digital engagement products – marketing, event management, and alumni engagement. As the Senior Product Owner for Digital Engagement, you will lead the development and continuous improvement of CRM capabilities that support audience engagement, marketing campaigns, and event management across the Collegiate University. You will work closely with the operations team and the programme team, helping to embed a product mindset and agile delivery approach while enabling new, more effective ways for the University to connect with its audiences. Supporting the simplification and standardisation of processes across campaigns, communications, and event delivery.

Qualifications

  • Be an experienced Product Owner (or similar) with a strong track record in digital, CRM, or marketing technology.
  • Have excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across a complex, devolved organisation.
  • Demonstrate experience of delivering user‑centred products using agile methodologies.
  • Be highly data‑driven, able to define success measures and use insights to drive continuous improvement.
  • Bring an understanding of marketing, communications, or event management processes.
  • Be a proactive and collaborative leader, able to work effectively with technical and non‑technical teams.

Benefits

  • 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) to support your wellbeing, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service.
  • One of the most generous family leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full‑pay maternity and adoption leave, plus 12 weeks of full‑pay paternity/partner leave.
  • A commitment to hybrid and flexible working with a minimum of 2 days onsite.
  • An excellent contributory pension scheme.
  • Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.
  • Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs.

Senior Product Owner - Digital Engagement in Oxford employer: University of Oxford

As a Senior Product Owner for Digital Engagement at our esteemed Collegiate University, you will thrive in a dynamic and supportive environment that champions innovation and collaboration. With generous benefits such as 38 days of annual leave, a robust family leave scheme, and a commitment to flexible working, we prioritise your wellbeing and professional growth. Join us to lead impactful digital initiatives while engaging with a vibrant community that values diversity and creativity.

University of Oxford

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University of Oxford Recruitment Team

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Product Ownership
Digital Engagement
CRM Technology
Stakeholder Management
Agile Methodologies
User-Centred Design
Data-Driven Decision Making