National Oceanography Centre
Digital Product Owner
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Digital Product Owner
Digital Product Owner
Location: National Oceanography Centre, Southampton or Liverpool Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full time (37 hours per week) Salary: £43,703 – £47,941 per annum
Who We Are
We are the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) – the UK’s leading institution for integrated coastal and deep ocean research. Through ground-breaking research, collaboration, and innovation, we seek to understand the ocean better, protecting the planet for future generations.
Since oceans hold the key to solving global challenges, we embed ocean science at the heart of our mission—to democratise data and drive sustainability.
Join us in transforming ocean research and contribute to impactful initiatives.
About the Role
The NOC is seeking a Digital Product Owner to lead a transformative project at the intersection of artificial intelligence, ocean science, and technology.
Key Responsibilities
- **product leadership in delivering software and AI tools enabling researchers worldwide to process massive environmental datasets at unprecedented scales, without extensive computational resources
- drive vision through collaboration between scientific teams, engineers, and product designers using design thinking and agile methodologies
- prioritise backlogs and align stakeholders to deliver scalable, user-centric solutions that democratise access to critical ocean data
- bridge technical and user needs, ensuring solutions are both highly functional and easy to adopt
- implement measurable outcomes, improving accessibility, analytics, and sustainability outcomes for global marine research
Why this role is unique:
- Chance to influence cutting-edge tech-for-good in a mission-critical area
- Support a user-centric culture where accessibility and impact reign supreme
About You
We’re looking for a proactive, innovative thinker who:
- excels at problem-solving, particularly ambiguous scientific challenges
- has a deep curiosity about both technical and human-centred requirements
- can empathise with diverse stakeholders and navigate complexity with agility
- values collaboration over hierarchy and thrives in an interdisciplinary team environment
- aligns with our values: open knowledge, democratised access, and global sustainability
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Your ideal traits include:
- Strong lost skills in product ownership, backlog management, and stakeholder negotiation
- Experience collaborating between researchers, engineers, and data scientists
- Passion for AI applications in scientific research and ensuring technology bridges gaps, not widens them
Why Join NOC?
We provide a comprehensive benefits package to support:
- Work-life balance
- Scheduled 3 days in-office (flexible needs considered)
- 30 days annual leave + 3.5 extra closure days + all UK bank holidays
- Financial & Wellbeing Support
- 10% employer pension contribution (with 15% National Insurance savings if in salary sacrifice)
- Case relocation support
- £500 annual contribution toward winter clothing, cyclone blinds, or thermostats (to support cost-of-living challenges)
- Salary sacrifice schemes for electric/hybrid vehicles (cycle-to-work) and bike leasing
- Health & Assistance
- Employee Assistance Programme for mental health, family support, and financial advice
- Access to Aviva benefits, including Death in Service (3x salary) from day one
- Discounts on travel, retail, and insurance via a flexible benefits portal
- Culture & Community
- Regular social events (summer beer festivals, Christmas celebrations)
- Living Wage Employer—dedicated to fairness and inclusivity
- Dynamic environment where discovery Science drives intentional creativity
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Location & Hybrid Working
- Based in Southampton or Liverpool—both sites offer excellent transport links, EV charging, and cycling facilities
- Two days remote working per week (workforce flexibility remained post-pandemic measures)
- Flexible arrangements possible—contact the team to discuss adjustments
Making an Application
Required Submission
- Up-to-date CV
- Portfolio or examples (if relevant)
- Cover letter answering the application question (300-word max)
Application Question
Describe a product you have fully owned, from discovery through iterative delivery and scaling:
- Outline your approach to defining vision and prioritising the backlog
- Share how you partnered with development teams and diverse stakeholders
- ** How did you manage scope changes and measure success**?
- What added value was your role? How would the project have failed without you?
**Without a cover letter, applications will not be considered.
Advice for Applicants
- Submissions via agencies are not accepted
- For technical access issues, email: careers@noc.ac.uk / call: +44 (0)7955 851648
- This role is subject to security checks and requires UK nationality or settled status
Diversity & Equity Commitments
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. NOC actively encourages applications from all backgrounds, ensuring everyone feels valued.
- Disability no barrier—a guaranteed interview scheme applies to candidates meeting entry criteria who disclose disability
Contact
Claire Miller, HR Recruitment Officer T: +44 (0)23 8059 8746 Email: recruitment@noc.ac.uk
Closing Date
Posted: 2nd July 2026 Closes: 30th July 2026 or until filled
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