Head of Product

Mindful Chef; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthy food startup in the UK is seeking a Head of Product to shape the product strategy that enhances customer experiences and drives innovation in food delivery. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years in product management, with a proven track record in consumer experiences and a passion for food and sustainability. This hybrid role offers competitive rewards, including substantial parental leave and well-being perks, in a supportive and vibrant workplace.

Benefits

Vitality health insurance

Access to learning resources

Mental health support

30 days holiday + bank holidays

50% discount on products

Free meals

Gym access

Pet-friendly policies

6 months full pay parental leave

Qualifications

• 7+ years of product management experience, with 3+ years in senior roles.
• Proven track record defining product strategy in consumer-facing businesses.
• Strong background in customer research and market positioning.

Responsibilities

• Define a compelling product vision for exceptional customer experiences.
• Lead market positioning, competitive strategy, and customer research.
• Drive product excellence across all customer touchpoints.

Skills

Product management experience

E-commerce and subscription experience

Customer research and analysis

Communication skills

Leadership and strategic planning

Passion for food and sustainability

Job description

More Than Just A Job

The goal is simple, to make healthy eating easy. To do this we need your support, building a scalable and maintainable digital product that propels one of the UK's most loved start-ups forward. As a proud B-Corp we focus on using business as a force for good. We do this by balancing out people and planet with profit. For every recipe box bought we donate the equivalent of a school meal to a less developed country (over 20million meals donated and counting...) and we have also pledged to go Net Zero by 2030 but there are so many other initiatives that we would love to tell you about!

If you would like to join one of the UK’s most loved start-ups and make a positive impact on people's lives, then we would love to speak with you.

What we are looking for

Mindful Chef is seeking a visionary Head of Product to define and champion our product strategy across all customer touchpoints. You will be the voice of our product, setting the direction for exceptional customer experiences while driving market-leading innovation in the healthy food space. If you're passionate about transforming how people experience food delivery and want to lead product strategy that contributes directly to people eating well and living better, this is your opportunity to shape the future of the UK's leading healthy recipe box service.

You are

• 7+ years product management experience, with 3+ years in senior/leadership roles
• Proven track record defining product strategy and vision in consumer-facing businesses
• Experience with e-commerce, subscription businesses, or marketplace platforms
• Strong background in customer research, competitive analysis, and market positioning
• Track record of driving significant business impact through product innovation
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to inspire teams around product vision
• Experience leading strategic planning processes and cross-functional collaboration
• Passion for food, health, and sustainable business practices

You will

• Define and champion a compelling product vision that sets the strategic direction for exceptional customer experiences
• Serve as the voice of the product - articulating vision clearly and inspiring teams around shared goals
• Lead market positioning, competitive strategy, and customer research to identify breakthrough opportunities
• Drive product excellence across all customer touchpoints, challenging teams to think bigger about what's possible
• Primary participant in betting table, pitching game-changing initiatives and making strategic product investments
• Lead overall Shape Up planning, balancing competing priorities and setting high-level direction for development cycles
• Push boundaries on leveraging emerging technologies to create differentiated customer experiences
• Foster deep customer understanding and translate insights into products that solve real problems

Why us?

• A competitive package that rewards your skills and dedication.
• Hybrid working from our office based in Wandsworth.
• Be part of a Better Business (B-Corp), making a positive impact on profit, people, and planet.
• Join an award-winning startup backed by the largest food and beverage company globally.
• Experience a workplace that feels like home, complete with free meals, a gym, a vertical farm, and pet-friendly policies.
• Prioritise your well‑being with perks like Vitality health insurance, access to learning resources, mental health support, and a generous holiday package (30 days + bank holidays).
• Enjoy a 50% discount on all Mindful Chef products.
• Enhanced policy of 6 months full pay primary parental leave and 6 weeks full pay secondary parental leave.