Head of Product
Salary: £90,000 - £110,000 (depending on skills and experience) plus equity and profit share
Job type: Permanent and Full Time (35 hours per week)
Reporting to: CTO or other designee as determined by the CEO
Location: UK-based, London preferred
Regular travel to Good-Loop’s engineering hub in Edinburgh would be expected.
We support people to work from wherever they are most comfortable, but we understand the importance of coming together to collaborate, socialise and build relationships, so our jobs are all part of a hybrid working approach.
About Good-Loop
Good-Loop is a purpose-powered advertising platform, on a mission to connect brands, people and good causes globally. We build products that make it easy and profitable for brands to do good at scale and our advertising technology is used by some of the biggest brands in the world, from Nike and Adidas to L’Oreal, Pepsi, Honda and McDonalds. Good-Loop’s carbon-neutral advertising has raised over $8m for charities around the world and planted over a million trees – all whilst supporting high-quality journalism and diverse publications.
As the first carbon-neutral B Corp in AdTech, Good-Loop is uniquely positioned to capitalise on the increasing consumer demand for businesses to step up and contribute to society. We’re a small, but agile and fast-moving team with a lot of heart and even more ambition.
Here’s an insight into life at Good-Loop (and most importantly, our excellent benefits and perks).
About the role
Are you passionate about shaping the future of digital advertising technology? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where innovation and creativity are valued?
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Head of Product to lead our product team, currently composed of a Product Designer, Research Associate and QA Analyst. As the Head of Product, you will be responsible for managing the team, driving the product strategy and roadmap, and overseeing the development and delivery of cutting-edge advertising technology solutions.
Key responsibilities
- Develop and execute the product vision and strategy for our AdTech offerings, especially across our growing suite of measurement offerings, and aligning with the company's overall goals and objectives.
- Work closely with our Research Associate to guide the product roadmap and take on leadership of the product development function once the interim CTO returns to his NED role.
- Work with the Software Development Manager in sprints to deliver the technical elements of the product roadmap.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, design, sales, and marketing to define product requirements and priorities.
- Drive the product development process from ideation to launch, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality solutions that meet customer needs and market demands.
- Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify new opportunities and stay ahead of industry trends.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, partners, and industry experts, contributing to panels and IAB Council.
- Monitor product performance and KPIs, analyse data to gain insights, and make data-driven decisions to optimise product features and functionality.
- Champion a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the product organisation.
- Build and communicate the Product Strategy.
Research shows that while men apply for jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalised groups tend to only apply when they tick every box. So if you think you have what it takes, but don’t necessarily meet every single requirement on the list above, please still get in touch. We’d love to have a chat and hear about what else you know.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred, but not essential. Note however, higher education is not a prerequisite for this role.
- 7+ years of experience in product management roles, with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity within the AdTech industry.
- Proven track record of successfully launching and managing AdTech products or platforms, with a deep understanding of ad serving, programmatic advertising, targeting, and optimization.
- Technical experience in AdTech and a record of previous collaboration with engineering teams in a dynamic environment.
- Experience in SSP, DSP, Network, and Agency Tech would be desirable.
- A background in verification companies or other digital media forensics would be highly desirable.
- As this is a somewhat technical role, it is important that you understand what a Supply Chain Object is and are capable of writing a Product Requirements Document (PRD).
- Should be able to confidently walk through a sellers.json tree.
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate market insights and customer feedback into actionable product plans.
- Strong track record of cross-functional stakeholder management; comfortable and experienced pulling in departments and aligning product goals to business objectives.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams.
- Experience working in agile development environments and familiarity with product management tools such as JIRA, Confluence, or Asana.
- Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to digital advertising, privacy, and data protection (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) is a plus.
Why join us
- Opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of AdTech and drive innovation in the rapidly evolving responsible media space.
- Competitive salary and benefits package, including equity options, health insurance, and flexible work arrangements.
- Dynamic and collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Work with a talented and passionate team of industry experts who are dedicated to delivering best-in-class solutions.
If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for AdTech and a track record of delivering results, we want to hear from you.
We give a shit about leaving the world a little bit better than we found it, we’re a passionate and kind team and we’re constantly asking what else we can do to push our industry, and our work, to be better.
We pride ourselves on a relaxed but productive working environment enabling both commercial success and personal development. No matter what stage of your career you're at - from paid internships and graduate opportunities right through to senior posts - we'll support you with the training and development you need to feel empowered to do your best work.
Here’s an insight into life at Good-Loop (and most importantly, our excellent benefits and perks).
How do I apply?
If you’re applying for a tech role, we’d love to see a short portfolio of your best work. This could be a link to your github profile with a paragraph of commentary, or you could send some code samples. Show us projects you are passionate about, regardless of whether they are relevant to this job. Hobby projects preferred!
We strive to make Good-Loop a place where everyone can do their best work, by bringing together diversity of thought, perspectives, and experience, to create an inclusive environment where our people can be their best selves.
We welcome differences whether it’s gender, gender identity or expression, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy and maternity status; so please, just be yourself.
If you need us to make reasonable adjustments to ensure that your interview experience is a great one, please feel free to let us know.
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