ACE Product Owner - WEB - Doxford, SR3 3XP

Arriva; Cothelstone; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport company in the UK is seeking an ACE Product Owner to manage their digital marketing websites, focusing on user experience and content governance. This full-time role involves working closely with teams to enhance online presence through Drupal CMS and ensures alignment with strategic objectives. The ideal candidate will possess experience in product ownership and a strong grasp of UX principles, aiming to continuously improve customer engagement. Applications close on December 26, 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role or as a UX Designer.
• Strong understanding of content management systems.
• Knowledge of SEO best practices.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the roadmap for CMS and Site Studio.
• Oversee content creation and ensure design consistency.
• Monitor performance metrics for continuous improvement.

Skills

Experience as a Product Owner

Knowledge of Drupal CMS

Understanding of UX principles

Excellent stakeholder management skills

Familiarity with agile methodologies

Job description

ACE Product Owner - WEB - Doxford, SR3 3XP

Arriv a is a lead in European passenger transport partner, operating in 11 countries across the UK and Europe. The company employs around 35,000 people, delivering more than 1.5 billion passenger journeys connecting people and communities safely, reliably and sustainably.

We have strong roots dating back to 1938, an ambitious growth and sustainability agenda, and a continuous development of partnership with I Squared Capital – a global infrastructure investment fund manager – who acquired Arriva in 2024.

We are looking for an ACE Product Owner to join our Arriva Customer Experience (ACE) team on a full time, permanent basis. This role will be based at either our Sunderland or London office.

The ACE Product Owner for WEB will work with stakeholders to prioritise initiatives and manage development, and optimisation of our Marketing websites using Drupal CMS and Site Studio. This role ensures seamless content management, governance, and user experience across digital platforms, aligning with business objectives and brand standards.

Direct responsibilities

• Define and maintain the roadmap for CMS and Site Studio capabilities.
• Act as the subject matter expert for Site Studio components, templates, and workflows.
• Ensure governance and best practices for content creation, publishing, and design consistency.

Content Management & UX

• Oversee creation and editing of content using Site Studio’s visual builder.
• Manage reusable components, global styles, and responsive layouts.
• Implement SEO‑friendly practices, including schema markup and canonical link management.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with marketing, design/UX, and technology teams to deliver high‑quality web experiences.
• Liaise with external vendors and technology partners for CMS enhancements.

Workflow

• Design and maintain end‑to‑end workflows for CMS changes.
• Implement role‑based permissions and ensure compliance with governance standards.
• Integrate workflows with agile sprint cycles for timely delivery of website updates.
• Monitor workflow efficiency and introduce automation where possible.
• Provide training and documentation for teams on workflow processes and Site Studio best practices.

Continuous Improvement

• Monitor performance metrics and user feedback to drive iterative improvements.
• Stay updated on emerging CMS technologies and Site Studio features.

Knowledge, skills and experience

• Experience as a Product Owner or UX Designer familiar with CMS environments.
• Knowledge of Drupal CMS and Site Studio.
• Strong understanding of UX principles, responsive design, and SEO.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and product management tools.

Key success criteria for this role are

• A well‑defined CMS and Site Studio roadmap aligned with business objectives.
• Roadmap communicated and understood by all stakeholders.
• Features and enhancements prioritized based on measurable business value.
• Demonstrable improvement in customer experience and engagement metrics.
• Backlog items are well‑grown, prioritized, and linked to strategic goals.
• Decisions supported by analytics (e.g., user behaviour, SEO performance).
• KPIs tracked and reported consistently.
• Adoption of new CMS capabilities or Site Studio features that enhance efficiency.

This job description sets out the main duties and responsibilities of the job‑holder. It does not constitute an exhaustive or comprehensive description of duties, and the job holder will be required to carry out additional tasks as directed. Responsibilities and duties may also change in light of future business needs and personal development.

The closing date for applications is Friday 26th December 2025. Arriva Group reserves the right to close this vacancy early.