Senior Proposition Manager - Retail Direct

Phoenix; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Edinburgh is seeking a Senior Proposition Manager to lead product development from concept to launch. You will work within a creative team to design innovative products, ensuring alignment with business goals and stakeholder needs. The ideal candidate has proven experience in market propositions, particularly in pensions or investments, and possesses strong communication and problem-solving skills. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Benefits

16% bonus up to 32%

Private medical cover

38 days annual leave

Excellent pension

Career breaks

Income protection

3 volunteering days

Qualifications

• Experience in taking propositions to market, ideally with knowledge of pensions, ISAs, or investments.
• Ability to lead teams and drive change.
• Strong relationships and direction skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of new products from concept to launch.
• Align with business goals while balancing stakeholder needs.
• Shape propositions collaboratively across functions.

Skills

Customer-centric thinking

Strategic thinking

Collaborative influencer

Clear communication

Problem solving

Proven market proposition experience

Job description

Job Description

Job Type: Permanent

Location: This role is hybrid, with office attendance to be flexible based on business needs and personal preference.

Flexible working: All roles are open to part-time, job-share, and other flexible arrangements. We will discuss your preferences during the recruitment process. More about Phoenix Flex can be found here.

Closing Date: 25/8/25

Salary and benefits: From £55,000 plus 16% bonus up to 32%, private medical cover, 38 days annual leave, excellent pension, 12x salary life assurance, career breaks, income protection, 3 volunteering days, and more.

Who are we?

We want to be the best place that any of our 6,600 colleagues have ever worked.

We’re Phoenix Group, a long-term savings and retirement business. We offer products across our market-leading brands, Standard Life, SunLife, Phoenix Life, and ReAssure. About 1 in 5 people in the UK have a pension with us. We are a FTSE 100 company committed to issues like transitioning to net zero by 2050.

The role

We are recruiting a Senior Proposition Manager for our Retail Direct Product Team. This team, under the Standard Life brand, designs innovative products and propositions for direct customers. We are a small, creative team focused on delivering positive outcomes by combining industry experience, customer insight, and innovation.

The successful candidate will lead the development of new products from concept through proof of concept to launch.

What are we looking for?

• Customer-centric and strategic thinker, passionate about delivering value while aligning with business goals, and balancing stakeholder needs.
• Collaborative influencer, skilled at working across functions like digital, marketing, legal, and operations to shape propositions.
• Clear communicator and problem solver, able to translate complex information into persuasive narratives and solve challenges creatively.
• Proven experience in taking propositions to market, ideally with knowledge of pensions, ISAs, or investments.
• Bold, purpose-driven leader willing to challenge the status quo, lead teams, and drive change through strong relationships and direction.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to inclusivity. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Applications are reviewed as they come in, so apply early to avoid missing out.

Find out more about:

• Guide for Candidates: thephoenixgroup.pagetiger.com/guideforcandidates
• Getting answers from our colleagues: www.thephoenixgroup.com/careers/talk-to-us