Head of Product (Digital Products)

TL;DR

Head of Product (Digital Products): Developing and owning a long-term vision for The Sun's digital products, aligning with business goals and industry trends with an accent on app, video, and membership offerings. Focus on driving innovation, delivering outstanding user experiences, and fostering a culture of empowerment and continuous growth within the Product team.

Location: Hybrid: minimum of three days per week in the office in the UK

Company

hirify.global is one of the leading media businesses in the UK and Ireland, encompassing major newsbrands, radio stations, and digital platforms, focused on providing news, analysis, and entertainment.

What you will do

• Develop and own a clear, long-term vision for The Sun’s digital products.
• Recruit, develop, and inspire a passionate and skilled Product team.
• Promote a culture of creativity, problem solving, and collaboration within the Product team and across the business.
• Drive the evolution of digital capabilities, particularly across app, video, membership offerings, and editorial tooling.
• Monitor trends and innovations in acquisition, monetisation, identity, and paywall tools.
• Ensure digital platforms deliver outstanding user experiences that drive engagement, retention, and revenue growth.

Requirements

• Extensive experience leading digital product management in an audience-focused, digital-first environment.
• Experience working within a publisher environment, balancing editorial priorities, brand identity, and commercial objectives.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, adept at bridging business and technical teams and managing senior stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of app, video, and membership eco-systems.
• Proficient in agile methodologies, with experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Comfortable using data and analytics to inform product decisions, prioritise initiatives, and measure success.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model, minimum of three days per week in the office.
• Exceptional employee-led networks including African & Caribbean Network, Parents and Carers, LGBTQ+ group News Is Out, and the Apprentice Society.
• Private medical insurance (including pre-existing conditions), discounted gym memberships, Bikes for Work, and Electric Car scheme.
• A generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5%.
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year.
• Wide range of training available, plus full LinkedIn Learning access.
• Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks.