A brand you’ve used. A product you’ll shape. A legacy you’ll lead. This Head of Product Development role in Harlow offers rare scope, influence and creative impact. You’ll shape a portfolio spanning iconic dart sets, tech-driven products and licensed ranges, steering a passionate global team through innovation and change. £110,000–£120,000 plus bonus, medical and flexible hours.
Scope of the Role:
As Head of Product Development, you’ll own the end-to-end product roadmap and lead a multi-disciplinary team across design, R&D and development.
- Drive product strategy from concept to launch across multiple categories.
- Lead mechanical product design, industrial design and development functions.
- Champion innovation across darts, consumer electronics and licensed products.
- Strengthen integration with China-based engineering and manufacturing teams.
- Build scalable processes that support global collaboration and delivery.
Key Skills and Experience Required:
- Proven experience as a Head of Product Development, Product Director or NPD Lead.
- Strong background in mechanical product design or industrial design.
- Experience launching consumer products, ideally in consumer electronics or connected hardware.
- Skilled in leading design and development teams with manufacturing integration.
- Commercially minded leader with a track record of product innovation.
Salary and Benefits:
- £110,000–£120,000 basic salary
- Company-wide bonus scheme (typically 3–6%)
- Private medical insurance
- Flexible working hours (core hours 10am–3pm)
- Office-based in Harlow HQ with international travel opportunities
You’ll join a business that fuses creativity with precision engineering. The product team is global, collaborative and ambitious, with strong ties to the sport and a track record of patented innovations. As Head of Product Development, you’ll find support for bold ideas, a leadership team that values design rigour and a culture where craftsmanship and commercial success go hand in hand.
How to Apply:
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £110,000.00-£120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
