Deputy Head of Product in Edinburgh

Job description

Deputy Head of Product

Join a mission-driven organisation delivering impactful digital products at scale.

My Edinburgh based philanthropic client are seeking a dynamic and strategic Deputy Head of Product to help shape and drive their product vision. You’ll play a key leadership role, supporting the Head of Product and working closely with cross-functional teams including project management, development, marketing, and customer experience. This is a unique opportunity to lead high-performing teams and influence the direction of digital products as the company scales and evolves.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Product in defining and delivering the product strategy and roadmap aligned with organisational goals.
• Oversee the full product lifecycle—from concept and development through to launch and post-launch optimisation.
• Lead and mentor a growing team of Product Managers, Product Owners, CRO Specialists, and Agile Team Coaches.
• Act as a central point of collaboration between product, technology, marketing, and customer-facing teams.
• Help shape and deliver a roadmap that aligns local product delivery with wider strategic transformation programmes.
• Champion and grow product craft and capability across the organisation.
• Contribute to budget planning, resourcing, and strategic goal-setting for the product function.
• Analyse performance data and user insights to inform prioritisation and continuous improvement.
• Encourage innovation through lab days and hackathons, while supporting a structured, product-led planning process.
• Represent the product function in key internal forums such as design sprints and architecture reviews.

What I'm Looking For

• Significant experience in senior product roles, including managing and scaling product teams in complex environments.
• Proven ability to deliver successful digital products at scale, ideally within international, matrixed organisations.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills with a passion for developing talent and fostering a culture of experimentation and innovation.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach, comfortable operating in a fast-paced, change-driven environment.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to align and engage diverse internal and external audiences.
• Strong commercial acumen and experience collaborating closely with marketing to drive acquisition and retention.
• Data-informed mindset with a deep understanding of product metrics and user feedback loops.
• Willingness to travel occasionally and collaborate with international teams.

Ready to help shape the future of impactful, user-focused digital products?

Apply now and bring your leadership, vision, and product expertise to a growing and purpose-driven team.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Edinburgh

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

06-07-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English