Head of Product

Verifile Ltd; Bedford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of verification services in the UK is seeking a Head of Product to own and shape the vision and roadmap of its product portfolio. The ideal candidate will lead a high-performing team, drive product innovation, and ensure alignment with business objectives. Experience in tech and strong leadership skills are essential. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs and discounts.

Benefits

Holiday Trading

Retail discounts

Life assurance

Medical services

Wellness programmes

Fitness classes

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Experience leading a product function in a fast‑paced tech environment.
• Proven leadership skills to build and inspire high‑performing teams.
• Hands‑on experience managing products through the full lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead product strategy and roadmap aligned with business goals.
• Build and manage a robust product lifecycle, driving measurable results.
• Engage with users to improve experience and adoption.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Product lifecycle management

Education

Relevant qualifications in product or business management (e.g., MBA, Agile Product Owner)

Job description

Head Of Product

Verifile is an award-winning leading provider of CV verification and background screening services using innovative technology and methodology. We carry out background checks on candidates to enable our clients to make informed and long‑term rewarding recruitment decisions.

As Head Of Product you will be a strategic leader and will own and shape the vision, roadmap, and performance of Verifile’s full product portfolio. You’ll drive customer value, commercial growth, and operational efficiency by bringing together product design, delivery, and go‑to‑market strategy into one clear direction.

With a strong understanding of market needs and customer experience, you’ll define portfolio strategy, prioritise investment, and lead product innovation. You’ll ensure every product decision supports Verifile’s mission: championing truth and delivering excellence.

About the role

• Lead and shape the end‑to‑end product strategy and roadmap, ensuring alignment with business goals and commercial outcomes.
• Build and manage a robust product lifecycle from concept to launch and continuous improvement, driving accountability and measurable results.
• Stay ahead of market, customer, and technology trends, identifying opportunities for innovation, differentiation, and growth.
• Champion a customer‑centric approach by engaging with users, interpreting feedback and data, and improving experience, value, and adoption.
• Develop and empower a high‑performing product team, creating a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Act as a product ambassador internally and externally, influencing stakeholders, elevating Verifile’s market presence, and guiding strategic decisions.

The must haves

• Demonstrated experience leading a product function or senior product team in a fast‑paced tech or service‑led environment.
• Strong strategic thinking, able to turn customer insight and business goals into clear roadmaps and measurable outcomes.
• Proven leadership and coaching skills, with the ability to build, inspire, and develop high‑performing teams.
• Hands‑on experience managing products through the full lifecycle: discovery, design, launch, and continuous iteration.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, able to influence decisions and align teams around a shared vision.

The nice to haves

• Experience in background screening, compliance services, HR tech, or SaaS environments.
• Strong commercial awareness, including pricing, market insight, and product profitability management.
• Familiarity with agile delivery and using analytics and user feedback to guide prioritisation and iteration.
• Understanding of emerging technologies (AI, automation, data analytics) and how they can shape product innovation.
• Experience using customer journey mapping or service design to enhance user experience and inform strategy.
• Relevant qualifications in product or business management (e.g., MBA, Agile Product Owner, Pragmatic Product Management).

We’d also love you to

Ensure that the company values are reflected in your own work and behaviour: Put People First, own it, Be Curious, Succeed Together, and Delight your customer

What’s in it for you

Every member of our team at Verifile is valued, which is why we support their wellbeing fully with a range of benefits to help them thrive both inside and outside of work. Grouped around four priorities – health, time, finances, and community – we don’t have enough space to list them all, but it does include Holiday Trading, retail discounts, Life assurance, medical services, wellness programmes, fitness classes, gym discounts and much more!

Sound Exciting?

Please apply for the Head of Product role directly through the link attached and our recruitment team will be in touch.

All our employees will be required to undergo background screening to BS7858 standards.

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