Junior Product Owner

Phlo - Digital Pharmacy; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £35k–£40k

Hybrid working

Private medical insurance

Company bonus up to 10%

33 days annual leave

Pension scheme 5%

Job summary

Phlo is seeking a Junior Product Owner to join our Glasgow team. You’ll support backlog grooming, write user stories, and help delivery alongside engineers, designers and testers to meet patient needs.

You’ll develop product knowledge quickly, participate in agile ceremonies, and learn how to prioritise, plan roadmaps and communicate clearly with stakeholders across Clinical, Pharmacy and Marketing. Hybrid working in Glasgow.

Qualifications

• Some experience in product, business analysis, or delivery roles.
• Familiar with Agile ways of working.
• Clear communication with stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with data-driven decision making.
• Curious and eager to learn.
• Well organised in a fast-moving environment.
• Relevant degree or certification.
• Passion for technology and digital healthcare.
• Interest in AI to work smarter.

Responsibilities

• Backlog support with user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Work with Engineering, Design and Testing to plan and deliver work.
• Engage with Clinical, Pharmacy and Marketing to gather requirements.
• Support discovery with user insights and opportunities.
• Collect data and feedback to inform decisions.
• Learn prioritisation and roadmapping to grow into PO.
• Communicate clearly with the team and document status.
• Understand company vision and technical dependencies.

Skills

Product ownership

Agile

Communication

Data-driven

Stakeholder management

Education

Relevant degree or certification

Job description

Junior Product Owner – Glasgow

We're looking for a Junior Product Owner to join our team. This is a new full time, permanent role within our Product team. You'll work alongside experienced Product Owners, engineers, designers and testers - and partner closely with teams across the business - to deliver digital products that meet business requirements and, most importantly, patient needs.

As a high-growth tech start-up, no two days are the same. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their product career to get hands‑on experience of product ownership, with support and regular feedback from experienced Product Owners. You'll be trusted to get stuck in from day one, so curiosity, clear communication and adaptability are essential.

Most importantly, we want you to share our vision and understand that the work that you do has a direct impact on our patients and their healthcare.

The Job

On a day-to-day basis, you’ll be involved in the following:

• Supporting the product backlog - writing user stories, acceptance criteria and requirements, and helping keep work well-defined and ready for delivery
• Taking part in agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews and retrospectives
• Working closely with Engineering, Design and Testing to plan and deliver product work
• Engaging with stakeholders across the business - including Clinical, Pharmacy and Marketing - to understand user workflows and gather requirements
• Supporting discovery activities by gathering user insights and helping to shape product opportunities
• Collecting data and user feedback and supporting its analysis to inform decisions and improve outcomes
• Learning prioritisation, roadmap planning and delivery from experienced Product Owners, building the skills to grow into a Product Owner role
• Communicating clearly within the team - contributing to documentation and status updates to keep everyone aligned
• Building your understanding of our company vision, commercial context and technical dependencies, and how the team's work contributes to outcomes for patients and the business

The Person

Ideally, we’re looking for someone with the following:

• Some experience in a product, business analysis, delivery or similar role - or transferable experience and a clear motivation to build a career in product
• An awareness of Agile ways of working, and an eagerness to learn how product teams plan and delivery
• Clear communication skills, and an interest in building confidence working with stakeholders across the business
• An analytical mindset and a willingness to use data and user feedback to inform decisions
• Curious and keen to understand how products deliver value for users and the business
• Receptive to feedback, and motivated to learn and develop quickly
• Well organised, able to manage your own work and adapt to a fast-moving environment
• A relevant degree, certification or equivalent practical experience
• A passion for technology and the digital healthcare sector
• A genuine enthusiasm for AI and an interest in using it to work smarter – it's central to how we work at Phlo

The Perks

And in joining Phlo, you’llreceivea competitive package designed to support your wellbeing,developmentand success,including:

• Salary between £35,000 and £40,000 depending on experience
• Opportunity to join a high-growth online pharmacy
• Regular collaboration with other teams in the business (Clinical, Pharmacy, Marketing) to continually shape and enhance our services
• Company Bonus Scheme – up to 10% depending on performance
• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of 8 bank holidays)
• An extra day of annual leave for every complete year of service, up to 5 extra days
• An extra day off for your Birthday to prolong the celebrations
• Pension scheme – 5% employer contribution
• Private Medical Insurance via Vitality
• Bereavement Leave policy covering family, friends, pets, and miscarriage
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay after 1 year of service
• Charity Day to support a cause that’s important to you
• Dependant Leave to take care of the people who rely on you
• Duvet Days to rest and reset
• Fertility Leave to support your journey to parenthood
• Pawternity Leave to welcome a new pet
• Menopause Leave to support employees
• 20% Staff Discount on Phlo Clinic products
• 8 x free professional counselling sessions to support your mental health
• Perkbox membership for discounts and points
• £500 Employee Referral Scheme
• Hybrid working, casual dress code and a great culture

Please note, eligibility criteria for benefits applies.

The Logistics

We’re headquartered in the Onyx building on Bothwell St in Glasgow City Centre and have a hybrid working model to support a blend of in person and remote working.

About Phlo

Phlo is ranked 13th in the Sunday Times 100 Tech 2026, recognising it as one of the UK's fastest-growing technology companies. At Phlo, we’re redefining modern healthcare - combining innovation, compassion and technology, putting patients at the heart of everything we do.

Our mission is to help people across the UK take control of their health by making access to care simpler, faster and more personal.

We’re a team of professionals who share the same values - collaboration, curiosity and a genuine drive to make a difference. It’s that shared purpose that makes Phlo a rewarding place to work and one where great ideas turn into meaningful impact.

It’s an incredibly exciting time for Phlo as we scale up rapidly. By joining the team, you will have an opportunity to grow our company and enhance our products from day one.

For more information about Phlo’s services please visit www.phloclinic.co.uk, www.wearephlo.com or check out our socials and Trustpilot reviews!

To deliver great service to Phlo’s patients we're building a company that’s reflective of their diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace that promotes and values difference, where everyone, from any background, can do their best work and be proud to belong.