About the role
Compensation: Salary Commensurate to Experience
At OX Group, we’re not just about tools, we’re about building something bigger.
OX Group stands at the forefront of the global hand tool industry, raising the benchmark in tool innovation and bringing strength to tradespersons worldwide. Our four EUK brands, are instinctively recognised as
Tough, Dynamic, Different
and so are our people.
The Role
We’re looking for an experienced and commercially focused
Head of Global Product Development & Integrity
to lead our global product strategy across
OX, BORA, TRACER and SMART
.
This senior leadership role is ideal for someone with deep product experience who can build a multi-year innovation roadmap, optimise a complex portfolio and unite Product , Sales , Marketing and Supply Chain behind one global strategy.
You’ll ensure our products deliver profitable growth while meeting the quality, compliance and performance standards expected by tradespeople worldwide.
Key Responsibilities
What you’ll do
Own and develop the
global product strategy and multi-year roadmap
Lead product strategy across all brands, categories and international markets
Identify where to
invest, grow, improve or exit across the portfolio
Build and manage a
scalable global innovation pipeline
Establish a consistent
- stage-gate product development process
- Lead regular product roadmap and portfolio reviews
- Manage the full product lifecycle, from concept and launch through to phase-out
Drive
- portfolio optimisation and reduce low-performing SKU complexity
- Use customer, retailer and market insight to guide product decisions
- Monitor competitor products, pricing, positioning and innovation
Partner with
Sales and Marketing on product positioning, pricing and launch readiness
Work closely with
Supply Chain and Finance on forecasting, sourcing, cost and margin
Adapt products, specifications, packaging and compliance for international markets
Build and lead a
high-performing global product team
Report regularly to the CEO and senior leadership team
What we’re looking for
Proven senior product leadership experience within
tools, hardware, building products or a related durable-goods category
Previous experience as a
- Head of Product, Product Director, VP of Product or similar
- Demonstrated success developing global product strategies and multi-year roadmaps
- Strong experience managing multiple brands, categories or international markets
Experience with
- portfolio optimisation and SKU rationalisation
- Strong commercial understanding of margin, inventory and product cost drivers
- Excellent cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management skills
Deep understanding of
- customer needs, retail channels and competitive positioning
- Experience adapting products for different regions and markets
- Strong analytical decision-making and executive-level communication skills
- Bachelor’s degree required; an MBA or equivalent qualification is desirable
- What’s in it for you?
- The opportunity to be part of a growing, ambitious global brand
- The chance to grow and develop within the business
- 23 days holiday + birthday + volunteer leave
- Flexible hybrid working (4-5 days in the office)
Company pension scheme
A vibrant, supportive team culture