Product Director

BaseKit; Bristol; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking tech company in the UK is seeking a Product Director to drive product vision and strategy. In this role, you will work closely with various teams to deliver impactful features and ensure alignment with market trends. The ideal candidate will have experience in product management and a passion for UI/UX design, thriving in collaborative environments. This position offers a competitive salary within the range of £50,000 to £80,000 and includes a strong focus on professional development.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Healthcare plan

Flexible hours

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working in Product Management or a similar product-focused role in a software company.
• Ability to define and communicate product vision aligning with company strategy.
• Familiarity with agile working practices and product development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the overall product vision and strategy.
• Monitor market trends and user needs to identify opportunities.
• Conduct meetings with stakeholders to gather requirements.

Skills

Product Management

Agile Development

Market Evaluation

UI/UX Design

Stakeholder Collaboration

Job description

About BaseKit

BaseKit is a white-label software development company specialising in designing effortless mobile-first digital tools for small businesses. We're on a mission to democratise tech so that everyone has the confidence to build a business online.

Combined with our 60 partners global reach across 40 markets our AI no-code website builder e-commerce and bookings solutions and responsive editor allow anyone to start a business and thrive online from their mobile tablet or desktop.

We believe in simplicity accessibility and a web that works for everyone. With a remote-first team and a supportive inclusive culture we're committed to making great products and enjoying the journey along the way.

BaseKit is a certified B Corporation with a mission to be a force for good : transforming entrepreneurial spirit into successful small businesses enabling thriving communities and economies through effortless digital tools.

We believe in people before pixels in tech democracy for small businesses and in building an inclusive just and equitable environment where everyone can bring their best selves to work each day.

BaseKit isn't just a place to work its a place to be part of something bigger. Career development an open culture and the opportunity to learn new skills are part of our DNA. And if somethings not right We fix it. We move fast and we make an impact. Are you ready to do the same

Role Overview

We're looking for a Product Director to join our team and help us to drive our product vision strategy and execution. You'll be working closely with the Product and Development teams and CEO and management team to deliver impactful features and solutions that directly support our users and partners.

This is a great opportunity for someone who's passionate about product design and UI / UX who thrives in a collaborative environment and wants to be part of a product-focused forward-thinking tech company.

Responsibilities

Product Planning & Strategy

• Define and communicate the overall product vision and strategy ensuring alignment with the company vision mission and objectives.
• Monitor market trends user needs and the competitive landscape to identify opportunities for growth and differentiation.
• Evaluate new product development ideas for financial viability and create business cases to support the ideas.
• Represent Product in the senior management team presenting product insights development ideas and growth opportunities for consideration.
• Proactively manage and maintain a feature request system prioritising based on impact feasibility and stakeholder input.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Conduct meetings with internal and external stakeholders including the management team and partners to gather detailed requirements for new features or enhancements.
• Align cross-functional teams including Development Product and Marketing around a shared product vision and priorities.
• Communicate product strategy and its progress clearly and compellingly to internal and external stakeholders.
• Act as the primary point of contact for product-related discussions with the management team partners and key stakeholders.
• Represent the company at industry events to build strategic partner relationships network with peers and gain insights to inform product innovation and strategy.

Delivery & Execution

• Ensure product goals are translated into clear priorities roadmaps and measurable outcomes.
• Work closely with the Development team to ensure a shared understanding of product priorities and deliverables.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among team members to drive efficient and high-quality product development.
• Drive continuous product improvement by analysing adoption customer feedback and performance metrics to inform future product development.
• Oversee delivery across multiple product streams ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and quality standards.
• Set and maintain high standards for usability accessibility and design quality across all products.
• Lead and mentor the product team enabling them to deliver polished UI prototypes and innovative solutions.
• Validate design proposals through user research testing and iterative feedback ensuring products meet UX and business expectations.
• Advocate for a user-centred culture embedding customer / partner insights into product planning feature prioritisation and design choices.
• Use data-driven insights and qualitative feedback to iterate and improve product-market fit.
• Represent the voice of the customer internally and advocate for continuous improvement in all areas of the product including accessibility sustainability and user experience.

What We're Looking For

• Experience working in Product Management Product Ownership or a similar product-focused role in a software company.
• Ability to define and communicate product vision aligning product direction with company strategy market trends and customer needs.
• Familiarity with agile working practices and an agile product development lifecycle.
• Experience working alongside Product Development Marketing Sales and other teams to deliver the best outcomes for the business.
• Skilled in market evaluation and positioning identifying opportunities for growth understanding the competitive landscape and differentiating your product.
• Strategic thinker with hands‑on experience in defining and delivering product roadmaps.

Nice to Have (Not Essential)

• Experience working with a B2B / channel partnerships team and partner ecosystems.
• Familiarity with the web hosting and telco industries.
• Experience delivering online SaaS products.
• Experience designing the UI / UX of a software product used by a large number of customers.
• Responsibility for management of team members.

What It's Like to Work for BaseKit

• Flexible hours : We value work-life balance and trust our team
• Supportive culture : We're inclusive transparent and people-focused
• Career development : We invest in your learning and growth
• Lack of politics the whole senior management team work as one to deliver success for the business.

Great benefits

• 25 days per year holiday rising with length of service
• Time off between Christmas and New Year on us
• Pension scheme with Aviva
• Vitality healthcare plan with the option to add family
• Excellent family friendly leave benefits.

Diversity & Inclusion at BaseKit

At BaseKit we believe that diversity drives innovation and makes us stronger. We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued respected and empowered to be their authentic selves - regardless of race ethnicity gender identity age sexual orientation disability religion or background.

We actively promote equality and inclusion at every stage of the employee journey - from recruitment and onboarding to progressions and development. We recognise that building a truly inclusive culture requires ongoing work and we're committed to listening learning and evolving.

Our Hiring Process

We aim to keep it simple respectful and transparent:

• Initial Call - A short informal call to get to know each other
• Interview - A deeper dive into your experience and skills
• Role specific exercise - Role specific a short task to prepare at home
• Final interview - Meet more of the team and discuss culture fit

We're committed to inclusive hiring and want you to feel comfortable and supported throughout the process. If you need accommodations or support at any stage of the hiring process please let us know - we're here to help.

If you share our values and are excited about this role but don't meet every requirement we still encourage you to apply. We care deeply about building a team with a range of experiences and perspectives.

Please provide a supporting cover letter with reasons for applying for the role along with strengths you can bring to the role and highlight any development areas you may need support with.

Required Experience : Director

Employment Type : Full-Time

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary : 50000 - 80000