Head of Product Strategy & Governance

Bupa; Salford; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health insurance provider in the UK is seeking a Head of Product Strategy & Governance to shape their product strategy and governance framework. The successful candidate will lead cross-functional teams and influence product evolution in the healthcare market. This role demands strong expertise in product strategy and stakeholder management, with ample opportunities for professional growth within a supportive environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Enhanced parental leave

Company-matched pension scheme

Annual performance-based bonus

Private medical insurance

Discounts on Bupa products and services

Qualifications

• Proven experience in product strategy and governance within a complex organization.
• Strong understanding of healthcare or financial services markets.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the UKI product and proposition strategy.
• Establish and maintain a governance framework for all product-related activities.
• Lead and inspire a high-performing team.

Skills

Product strategy

Governance frameworks

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Job description

* Before submitting your application, you should read our to understand how Bupa will use, store and share your information.* For Australia or New Zealand candidates - Before submitting your application, you should read our to understand how Bupa will use, store and share your information.Head of Product Strategy & Governance page is loaded## Head of Product Strategy & Governancelocations: Salford Quaystime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: December 31, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: R1197335Job Description:**Head of Product Strategy & Governance****Manchester/Stains/London/Brighton (Hybrid)****Permanent****Full-time****We make health happen**At Bupa, our purpose is simple: helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We do this by creating innovative health solutions that put our customers first. As Head of Product Strategy & Governance, you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of our products across UKI. You’ll lead the development of a clear product strategy, ensuring every decision supports our mission and meets the needs of our customers. This is your chance to influence how health products evolve in a fast-changing market, while working for an organisation that reinvests in care—not shareholders.**Key Responsibilities*** Develop and manage the UKI product and proposition strategy, defining frameworks, lifecycles, and customer needs.* Activate partnership product strategies and represent Bupa during partnership development and sales.* Establish and maintain a governance framework for all product-related activities, embedding risk controls and compliance.* Oversee product development and lifecycle management, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and profitability goals.* Collaborate with cross-functional teams—Pricing, Marketing, Operations, Finance—to integrate governance into product design and delivery.* Monitor product performance, conduct audits, and identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.* Lead and inspire a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.**What We’re Looking For*** Proven experience in product strategy and governance within a complex organisation.* Strong understanding of healthcare or financial services markets.* Ability to design and implement governance frameworks and risk management practices.* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.* Leadership experience with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams.* Analytical mindset with the ability to balance strategic thinking and operational delivery.**Benefits**Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of health – from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family-friendly benefits.Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:* 25 days holiday, increasing through length of service, with the option to buy or sell* Enhanced parental leave* Company-matched pension scheme* Annual performance-based bonus* Private medical insurance* Access to our health assessments and wellbeing services* Discounts on Bupa products and services**Why Bupa**We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.We encourage all of our people to “Be you at Bupa”, we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That’s why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We’ll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.Time Type:Full timeJob Area:Locations:Angel Court, London, Bupa Place, Kirkstall Forge, Staines - Willow House, Victory House, Brighton