Product Owner Fixed Term Contract

Product Owner (Fixed Term Contract)

Do you understand Agile methodologies, specifically SCRUM? Do you have strong analytical skills coupled with experience in managing multiple workstreams? If yes, then read on, and let us tell you why Synertec is adding real value into the Public and Commercial Sectors.

Location: Head Office, Wellington Somerset Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 DOE, FTC Core Benefits: Hybrid Working Policy, 25 days holiday rising to 30 (plus Bank Holidays), Company Pension Scheme (8% employer contribution) Health Cash Plan

How Synertec will set you up for success as a Product Owner: Begin your career with confidence through our Comprehensive Induction and Training Program. From day one, we invest in your professional development, providing the tools and knowledge to excel in your role. Join us and thrive in a workplace that values your individuality and prioritises your well-being.

Now let us tell you a little more about us: Synertec strives to be the supplier of choice for patient and customer communication management into the Public and Commercial Sectors. As the UK’s leading provider of electronic and paper document distribution services, we serve the NHS, Local Government, and a wide range of Commercial organisations. Our innovative use of communication technology makes a real difference to patients, citizens, and businesses. Celebrating our 25th year in 2024, we are proud of our Somerset Large Business of the Year nomination, and our role as an official partner of the NHS’ 75th Anniversary. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to join the Research and Development Team in a rapidly growing company.

About your role as a Product Owner: Reporting to the Head of Software, as Synertec’s Product Owner, you will support the Core SDLC Team in driving delivery and alignment between business and engineering. You’ll take charge of backlog prioritisation, sprint planning, requirement gathering, and ensuring clear visibility and communication across stakeholders. You will maintain, govern and apply the prioritisation framework we currently use (evaluation, scoring, roadmap building), ensuring all requirements are gathered from the business to enable the software team to assess required effort and determine ROI.

The Essentials for You:

• 25 days holiday, rising to 30, plus Bank Holidays
• Generous Company Pension Scheme, featuring an impressive 8% employer contribution. Your commitment deserves recognition
• Benefits Portal and Employee Assistance Program, designed to enhance your overall well-being. From discounts on shopping, travel, and entertainment to professional guidance for personal challenges, we've got you covered
• Health Cash Plan, where you can access optical, dental and other medical benefits
• Prioritise your mental and physical health with our Flexible Weekly Wellbeing Time

Our Commitments... Synertec are committed to engaging a diverse workforce and encourages applications from all social backgrounds, genders, and neurodiversity’s. If you’d like to find out more about our inclusion commitment, please reach out to us. We are dedicated to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of our employees, having proudly signed Mind’s Mental Health at Work Commitment.

Ok I’m in! Where do I sign? Ready to make a real difference? Click apply now or visit our website to join our team and become part of our promise to our customers, our suppliers, and our people: living by our values of Ambition, Excellence, Integrity, Openness and Unity.

*Please note that sponsorship is not available for this role

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