VP, Product and Growth

Future Publishing; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped leave

Enhanced parental leave

Discounted rates with Dental care and

Private Medical care

When we hit our targets, enjoy a share

Refer a friend scheme - with payment

Well-being support with Colleague ASS

Opportunity to purchase shares in FUTU

Salary sacrifice Pension scheme up to

Free drinks and snacks in our offices

Job summary

Go.Compare, part of Future Publishing Limited, is seeking a VP, Product and Growth to steer our product vision, growth strategy and conversion optimization from our Cardiff office. Lead cross-functional teams across ProductManagement, UX, CRO, and Performance Marketing to deliver scalable digital experiences.

You will partner with Technology, Commercial Trading and Brand Marketing to identify features and opportunities, drive data-driven experimentation, and align releases with revenue goals.

Qualifications

• Executive background directing digital product strategy, conversion growth, or product management in a digital environment.
• Proven track record scaling digital products and driving customer acquisition.
• Strong expertise in data analytics, user research, and growth experimentation frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Direct the overall product vision, growth strategy, and digital customer journeys across all Go.Compare verticals.
• Oversee product management, UX design, conversion optimisation, and digital acquisition teams.
• Partner with technology and commercial leaders to deliver high-performing comparison tools and seamless user experiences.
• Establish data-driven experimentation frameworks to test, iterate, and optimise funnel conversion rates.
• Leverage customer research, analytics, and market trends to identify new product features and growth opportunities.
• Guide cross-functional teams to align product releases with commercial trading and strategic revenue goals.

Skills

Executive leadership

Growth strategy

Data analytics

A/B testing

Cross-functional leadership

Job description

Who we are We create trusted, expert content that helps millions of people discover more about the things they love, need and care about. From technology, gaming and entertainment to fashion, lifestyle, sport, finance and beyond, our specialist brands connect people with their passions every day. Across websites, magazines, newsletters, social channels and events, we bring expert content to audiences around the world. We combine our deep specialist knowledge with innovative technology and data to create engaging experiences, build valuable communities and help people make better-informed decisions. Behind it all are our people - passionate experts, creators, innovators and problem-solvers who are shaping the future of media.

The Team You'll Join

As a proud part of Future's brand portfolio, Go.Compare is a passionate price comparison site finding customers savvy insurance deals. Based in our Cardiff office, we pride ourselves on being a fun and fair place to work. You'll join a team of experts partnering with trusted organisations and the Welsh Rugby Union. It's an exciting opportunity to help millions make informed financial choices.

Description

As the VP, Product and Growth, you will direct our product vision, user acquisition, and growth strategy. Operating from our Cardiff office, you'll lead cross-functional teams spanning Product Management, UX Design, Conversion Rate Optimisation, and Performance Marketing. You'll partner with executive peers across Technology, Commercial Trading, and Brand Marketing to deliver scalable digital experiences. By combining customer insights, experimentation, and data analytics, you'll optimise conversion funnels and accelerate sustainable business growth.

What you'll do

• Direct the overall product vision, growth strategy, and digital customer journeys across all Go.Compare verticals.
• Oversee product management, UX design, conversion optimisation, and digital acquisition teams.
• Partner with technology and commercial leaders to deliver high-performing comparison tools and seamless user experiences.
• Establish data-driven experimentation frameworks to test, iterate, and optimise funnel conversion rates.
• Leverage customer research, analytics, and market trends to identify new product features and growth opportunities.
• Guide cross-functional teams to align product releases with commercial trading and strategic revenue goals.

What you'll bring

• Executive product leadership experience in price comparison, digital marketplaces, fintech, or high-volume e-commerce.
• Proven track record scaling digital products, driving customer acquisition, and optimising conversion funnels.
• Strong expertise in data analytics, user research, A/B testing, and growth experimentation frameworks.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to turn complex customer data into clear product roadmaps.
• Experience guiding, inspiring, and developing cross-functional product, design, and marketing teams.
• Excellent communication skills to align executive stakeholders, engineering teams, and commercial partners.

Minimum Requirements

Executive background directing digital product strategy, conversion growth, or product management in a digital environment.

What we offer

• Uncapped leave
• Enhanced parental leave
• Discounted rates with Dental care and Private Medical care
• When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
• Refer a friend scheme - with payment following the successful hire.
• Well-being support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes
• Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan
• Salary sacrifice Pension scheme up to 5% match
• Free drinks and snacks in our offices

The expected range for this role is £120,000 - £140,000

This is a hybrid role, working 2 to 3 days per week from our Cardiff Office.

Internal job family level Professional 2

Inclusion and Diversity at Future

At Future, we're working to attract, retain and foster diverse talent, educating our colleagues in the importance of diversity, and review our internal processes so that they remain as free from bias as possible. We recognise that, in order to reach diverse communities through our content, we must first ensure ours is a culture in which diversity can thrive. Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please let us know, and we'll be happy to support you.

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