Head of Product - Times Holiday (12 months FTC)

Times Media has recently launched an exciting new retail travel operation: Times Holidays. Our mission is to help discerning travellers find the world's best holidays through expert opinion and exclusive offers. We are a growing, entrepreneurial team within News UK, dedicated to bridging the gap between our world-class editorial recommendations and premium travel experiences for our readers and subscribers.

As the Head of Product, you will hold a key leadership position within the Travel team, reporting directly to the Director of Travel. You will take full ownership of defining and implementing the product strategy for our entire retail operation, ensuring we deliver a best-in-market roadmap that drives growth. This is a rare opportunity to shape a new brand from the ground up, ensuring our holiday offerings meet ambitious revenue targets while staying true to the prestige of our titles.

• Create and drive a compelling product and supplier proposition that aligns with our unique brand identity.
• Manage the planning and delivery of the retail product strategy, including sourcing new partners and hitting performance targets.
• Oversee the P&L for the product proposition, including setting budgets, forecasting, and ensuring all key metrics are achieved.
• Curate holiday products that meet the specific needs of our audience and reflect the high standards of our editorial teams.
• Responsible for negotiating exclusive departures, expert guides, unique pricing, and value-add elements for Times Subscribers with travel suppliers and DMC's.
• Share insights on competitors and customer trends across the business to keep our growth focused on the traveller.
• Evaluate destination performance regularly to identify new opportunities for growth and conversion.
• Maintain an ongoing dialogue with marketing and editorial teams to provide commercial input for campaigns and new content.

• PQE or significant leadership experience in product development or trip creation within the travel industry (tour operations).
• Commercial acumen to deliver product strategies effectively within a scaling business environment.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire a team to reach their goals while identifying and bridging skill gaps.
• Deep understanding of the online travel market and current international travel trends.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to influence commercial decisions and marketing performance.
• Excellent communication skills to build rapport easily with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• An entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach to identifying new business opportunities.
• High levels of organisation with a focus on detail, particularly when managing budgets and forecasting.

If you think you have what it takes but don't tick every requirement on the list, please do apply. We recognise that considering someone's potential as well as their experience is a great way to hire. We want to hear from people who have a passion to learn and develop.

At News UK, we embrace a hybrid work model, currently requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office. This approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and team spirit within our workspace. Certain roles may necessitate additional in office days; please discuss this with your recruiter for specific requirements.

Driven by passion, guided by principles and acting with purpose. We represent, reflect and reach the nation, telling the stories that matter. We inform our audiences so that they can make decisions based on trusted information.

• Private medical insurance including coverage for pre existing conditions
• Discounted gym memberships, free ClassPass at Home, weekly in person/virtual exercise classes
• 'Bikes for Work' and 'Electric Car' scheme
• Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books
• Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks
• Access to exclusive events and competitions with exciting brands such as talkSPORT, Virgin Radio UK & The Times. Weekly virtual panel chats with top journalists and celebrities
• Access to wellbeing benefits such as EAP, physio/massage and counselling
• A generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5%
• Wide range of training available, plus full LinkedIn Learning access
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year

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