Head of Product

Travel Trade Recruitment Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tour operator based in Birmingham seeks a Head of Product to oversee product management and strategy. The successful candidate will lead a team, shaping product vision in alignment with company goals. Candidates should have a solid product management background, ideally within the travel industry, and a proven ability to drive product success amid market trends. Various benefits and growth opportunities are included.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in product management, ideally in the travel industry.
• Ability to lead and mentor a team effectively.
• Strong understanding of market dynamics and customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Define product vision and strategy aligning with company goals.
• Manage and mentor a high-performing product team.
• Ensure timely product releases and implement best practices.
• Act as a liaison between product and other departments.

Skills

Product strategy

Team management

Stakeholder management

Market analysis

Product development

Job description

Head of Product - Tour Operator - Hybrid - South-East Birmingham

Leading Tour Operator is keen to recruit an experienced Senior Product Manager / Product Director to lead the product management function, driving the vision, strategy, development, and performance of the company's product portfolio. This role ensures that products deliver maximum value to customers and align with the company's business goals. You'll be joining a leading Tour Operator, established for over 40 years, that continues to grow and evolve, offering a great career opportunity.

Job Description

Product Strategy & Vision

• Define and communicate the overall product vision and strategy in alignment with company goals.
• Identify market opportunities, customer needs, and industry trends to shape the product roadmap.

Leadership & Team Management

• Build, manage, and mentor a high-performing product team, including product managers, designers, and analysts.
• Set clear goals and KPIs for the team and regularly assess performance.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Product Development

• Ensure timely and high-quality product releases by coordinating with marketing and sales.
• Implement product management best practices and frameworks.

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary liaison between product and other departments (e.g., sales, marketing, engineering, support).
• Effectively communicate product plans, progress, and outcomes to internal and external stakeholders.

The Package

Salary is negotiable and dependent on experience. Additional benefits and career growth opportunities will be discussed at interview.

Interested?

Please follow the instructions to apply by attaching your CV. This vacancy is managed by Claire Muge. You can contact her at (phone number removed). If this role isn't right for you but you're keen to further your career in the Travel Industry, we have various opportunities, so please submit your CV. You must have full rights to work in the UK. Due to high application volume, we are unable to reply to unsuccessful applicants.

Job Info

• Job Title: Head of Product
• Company: [Company Name]
• Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
• Salary: Competitive
• Posted: Jul 25th, 2025
• Closes: Aug 25th, 2025
• Sector: Other
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time

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