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Job Title


Product Owner


Company : Stockford Recruitment


Location : Exeter, England


Created : 2025-11-05


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job DescriptionThis is a fantastic opportunity to be the first hire in a brand-new product team, working directly under a newly promoted Head of Product. Youll play a pivotal role in shaping how product delivery happens and have the chance to influence both processes and culture from the ground up.What Youll DoFacilitate user-story mapping and backlog planning with product and development teamsWrite and refine user stories and acceptance criteria to drive high-quality sprint outcomesLiaise with stakeholders to ensure alignment, clear prioritisation, and delivery against goalsEmbed agile best practices across sprint planning, retrospectives, refinements, and deliverySupport and mentor junior analysts, contributing to team growth and process evolutionWhat Were Looking ForProven experience as a Business Analyst or Product Owner in agile environmentsSkilled in story mapping, defining epics, and breaking down work into actionable storiesExcellent communication skillsboth written and verbalStrong organisational skills and the ability to absorb and organise a decades worth of featuresEnthusiasm for working in a collaborative, people-first, startup-style cultureA great personality and positive energy - culture fit is just as important as capabilityWhy Join?Be the first hire into a new product team, with huge scope to influence ways of workingWork alongside a newly promoted Head of Product with a clear visionJoin a business recognised for its strong culture and employee experienceSalary up to 60K with flexibility longer-term once establishedAt Stockford Recruitment, we help startups and SMEs grow by connecting them with exceptional tech talent. We are committed to the growth of our candidates and clients.We review every application carefully, but due to the volume we receive, we may not be able to respond to everyone individually.If you havent heard back within 10 working days, please dont be discouraged - new opportunities are always coming up, and wed love for you to stay connected with us.