Head Of Product Development

Whiteoak Associates; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturer in Bromsgrove seeks a Head of New Product Development to join their senior leadership team. This critical role involves leading a team, driving innovation, and aligning product development with company strategy. The ideal candidate has a background in product management and construction sector experience, demonstrating a strategic approach to maintaining market competitiveness. A competitive salary and additional benefits like an executive car and holiday package are offered.

Benefits

£90k-£100k basic salary

Executive company car

24 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension & private medical

Bonus

Qualifications

• Background in Product Development or Management within the construction sector.
• Demonstrable end-to-end product lifecycle experience.
• Strategic mindset in product development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team in product development.
• Drive innovation and design of new products.
• Ensure alignment with company strategy for market competitiveness.

Skills

Product Development

Product Management

Strategic Approach

Construction Sector Experience

Job description

The company is a global manufacturer of specialist construction products used by some of Europe's leading building contractors delivering large scale commercial, industrial and residential developments.

Due to ambitious growth plans, they're looking to appoint a Head of New Product Development (NPD) to enhance their senior leadership team.

Based in an office near Bromsgrove and reporting directly to the board, this role will lead and mentor a team while driving innovation, design and development of new products aligned to the company strategy. It plays a critical part in maintaining market competitiveness and supporting long‑term growth.

Background & Qualifications

They're seeking someone from a Product Development or Product Management background with construction sector experience who can demonstrate end‑to‑end product lifecycle experience and a strategic approach to product development.

Benefits

• £90k-£100k basic salary
• Executive company car
• 24 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension & private medical
• Bonus