Head of Product, GOV.UK

As the Head of Product for GOV.UK Web, Publishing & Platform, youll be responsible for growing and leading the high performing Web, Publishing and Platform product teams in the GOV.UK directorate. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering critical government products and services to key stakeholders: citizens and government departments. These products operate at significant scale, are impactful through supporting citizens across every interaction with government, and are built collaboratively with government department partners to ensure these interactions are as simple and efficient as possible. Reporting to the Deputy Director - Web, Publishing & Platform, you will develop a sustainable and engaged product community, who work together towards a common goal through strategic objectives and shared community goals, sharing learning and ideas openly. Youll also be a key member of the GOV.UK Senior Management Team, leading on initiatives taking place across the directorate.Youll thrive using agile methods and enjoy working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. Above all, youll want to make government better, which may sometimes involve challenging the status quo.As a Head of Product for GOV.UK Web, Publishing & Platform, you will:contribute to a clear product vision, with key focus on balancing operational and iterative product development with innovation that meets or exceeds our growth strategydevelop and drive an everyday culture of experimentation across all product teams, balancing experimentation of innovative experiences with operational efficiencies.provide ongoing direction and leadership for multi-disciplinary product teams in running, supporting and continuously improving products, so that they meet user needs while working toward measurable objectives and data driven outcomes.lead on OKR development and product roadmaps that support both strategic development and operational deliverybe a visible leader who takes responsibility, while supporting the wellbeing and professional development of the product community in GOV.UKsupport GOV.UKs Deputy Directors in the implementation of strategic initiatives and delivery of operational challenges