Consumer Products Manager

Adecco; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Interim Product Manager for a role in Northampton. The successful candidate will oversee the full product lifecycle, manage multiple projects, and collaborate across teams to ensure high-quality product delivery. Ideal candidates should have proven experience in product management, particularly within consumer goods, and strong organisational skills. Competitive hourly rates and flexible working hours available, with opportunities for permanent placement.

Benefits

Competitive hourly/day rate

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Product Manager or similar role.
• Strong background within consumer goods.
• Confident, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full product lifecycle, ensuring timelines, quality standards, and commercial objectives are met.
• Create and manage SRPs, product copy, photography and commercial documentation.
• Coordinate and organise the product team, clearly defining roles, responsibilities, and priorities.

Skills

Ecommerce experience

Strong organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Leadership experience

End-to-end product experience

Job description

My client, based in Corby, is currently looking to recruit a Interim Product Manager with the potential to go Permanent.

This is an exciting opportunity for an outgoing, hands‑on individual with product experience and a strong background in consumer goods.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing projects, working closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure products are designed, developed, and delivered to a high standard.

Flexibility on working hours is available, depending on experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the full product lifecycle, ensuring timelines, quality standards, and commercial objectives are met.
• Create and manage SRPs, product copy, photography and commercial documentation.
• Produce and review product mock‑ups, samples, cutter guides, and prototypes.
• Set up and maintain the sample room, ensuring accurate representation of the product range.
• Coordinate and organise the product team, clearly defining roles, responsibilities, and priorities.
• Work closely with UK and overseas manufacturing partners to manage production processes.
• Liaise with suppliers, designers, photographers, and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Support product photography, mock‑ups, and content creation to enhance website presentation.
• Collaborate with ecommerce and sales teams to support product launches and ongoing performance.
• Ensure products meet consumer expectations, market trends, and brand standards.

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience in a Product Manager or similar role.
• Strong background within consumer goods.
• End‑to‑end product experience from concept through to production.
• Confident, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong organisational, leadership, and commercial skills.

Key Skills & Experience

• Ecommerce experience with understanding of online consumer behaviour.
• Experience creating SRPs, product copy, and visual content and using Cutter Guides.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and supply chains.
• Hands‑on experience with photography coordination, cutter guides, and mock‑up development.
• Previous management or team leadership experience.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.

Salary & Working Pattern

Competitive hourly / day rate (dependent on experience).

Flexible working hours available, dependent on experience.

Opportunity to move into a permanent role following a successful temporary period.

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.