Product Owner

Circa £45,800 negotiable + excellent benefits | Permanent | Hybrid  

At Thatcham Research the data products we deliver really make a difference. From providing our insurer members with research intelligence into how an emerging piece of new vehicle technology may reduce accidents, to providing our repair customers with training and information enabling, safe, sustainable, repair to return vehicles back to pre-accident condition. This Product Owner role sits within the Insurance vertical and will ensure the vision, roadmap and the developments contained within it all drive increased benefit and value to our customers, whilst remaining aligned to the product strategy.

You’ll join an established team who work closely with our customers to understand their evolving needs. Once settled in the role, you’ll be responsible for managing the annual product development roadmap for a designated product set for the Insurance vertical. As the ‘product expert’ within the business, you’ll be empowered to make decisions impacting product, customer requirements and expectations, with guidance and support from the Product Managers.

Your mission

As a Product Owner, you’ll be at the heart of shaping innovative solutions that truly matter to our customers. Here’s what you’ll be driving:

• Champion the customer: Stay closely connected to customer needs within your product area to ensure every development delivers real, measurable value.
• Be the Product authority: Act as the go-to expert for your product set—guiding decisions, aligning teams, and ensuring clarity across the business.
• Own the roadmap: Build and manage a clear, prioritised product backlog that fuels a steady stream of impactful developments.
• Maximise ROI: Ensure every product enhancement aligns with strategic goals and delivers strong returns.
• Think long-term: Keep a close eye on technical debt to maintain product health and sustainability over time.
• Deliver with excellence: Oversee development processes to ensure high-quality outcomes that meet business expectations.

What you bring

We’re looking for someone who’s not just experienced—but passionate about building great products:

• Proven experience: Solid background as a B2B software or data Product Owner, with a track record of delivering successful solutions.
• Agile mindset: Deep understanding of Agile methodologies, especially Scrum, and how to apply them effectively.
• Customer-focused discovery: Skilled in running workshops, conducting interviews, and mapping user journeys to uncover real needs.
• Clear communicator: Able to write compelling, customer-centric user stories and epics, and manage them with precision.
• Team player: You foster collaboration and spark innovation to elevate the product development process.
• Lifecycle know-how: Comfortable navigating the full software development lifecycle.
• (Bonus): Experience in automotive or insurance risk-based products is a plus—but not a must.

Ready to drive innovation? If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to the future of insurance products, apply now and join our team!

Did you know...

Research tells us that men are more likely to apply to jobs if they meet only 60% of the criteria, whereas women often hesitate or don't apply unless they meet all of the criteria. This difference in application behaviour can contribute to the gender gap in career advancement and opportunities.

We know the perfect candidate doesn't exist! If you think you have what it takes but don't tick every box, we'd still encourage you to apply - it could be a perfect fit!

Perks & Benefits

Salary - Circa £45,800 negotiable dependent on skills & experience.

• 10% non-contributory pension
• 29 days holiday (inclusive of Christmas shutdown) + public holidays
• Group Life Assurance (equal to 3 x basic salary)
• Group Income Protection (after 2 years’ service)
• Salary Sacrifice schemes (cycle to work, home & tech scheme)
• Moneyhealth’s Financial Coaching & Wellbeing Platform
• Health Cash Plan (cash back on eligible medical treatments)
• Benenden Health Care (opt-in benefit)
• Reward & Recognition Programme
• Discounted gym membership
• Sports & Social club
• Payroll charitable giving
• Subsidised on-site restaurant
• Free on-site parking

When we work

Our standard working hours are 8:30 - 16:30 Monday - Thursday, early finish on Friday - 8:30 - 15:45 (Talk to us about flexible working if this doesn’t quite suit you – we take work-life balance seriously!)

How we work

We understand the benefits of remote and in-person collaboration, and therefore have a hybrid working model – you’ll be expected to work from our office in Thatcham at least two days per week.

What we do

At the cutting edge of automotive research in the UK, Thatcham Research has a unique role in shaping the design of new vehicles and influencing ever higher standards of safety, security and repair. With an on-site Crash Laboratory, Repair Technology Centre and Training Academy, our research expertise is driving some of the very latest automotive developments in technology, materials and standards in this fast moving and highly technical industry.

Our active safety track site is one of the leading accredited Euro NCAP testing facilities, trialling and assessing the very latest developments in vehicle safety and assistance technologies.

Our Values

As an organisation that believes a strong set of Values are key to our organisational success and a sense of belonging for all colleagues, we ask that you understand, represent and apply our Values of Fearless, Inquisitive, Resourceful, Supportive and Trusted and demonstrate these Values throughout the recruitment process.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace which values diversity and embraces each individual's authentic self. We are proud to champion a culture where colleagues freely share their diverse perspectives, recognising that these contribute to our innovative spirit. Our journey of growth and understanding is continuous as we actively invest in diversity training, workshops, and partnerships to ensure positive change.

Beyond our membership in the Automotive 30% Club, we collaborate with various organisations to advance equity not only in gender but also across ethnicity, age, disability, social mobility, LGBTQ+ identities, experiences, and thinking. Our aspiration is to create an environment where everyone thrives, achieves, and experiences a genuine sense of belonging.

Recruitment process

We’re proud to manage our recruitment in-house and believe this direct approach enables us to give you the best possible Employee Experience we can – which starts right here, your application! We’re continuously striving to improve the candidate journey, and transparency (or communication) is a key area of focus – yes, even with salary & benefits.

What can you expect from our recruitment process?

• Regular updates on the progress / outcome of your application
• An initial telephone screening call with our Recruitment Business Partner
• First interview with the hiring manager, usually via Teams
• Second/Final interview, in-person at our office (we may give you a role specific task to present on!)
• Personalised feedback following your interview – because everyone deserves that!
• An opportunity to give us your honest feedback in a short survey on all of the above

We’re committed to removing invisible barriers. If there are any adjustments we can make to better support you, please let us know when you apply.

All applicants must have Right to Work in the UK.