An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Head of Product & Innovation / Product Director / Project Director to act as the “mini-CEO” and lead the 0–1 ideation of a potentially revolutionary content exchange.

The content exchange will bring together content, data, and AI/LLM integration to enable large public institutions to license and commercialise their assets through partnerships with software vendors.

Key Details:

• Duration: 12 Month FTC
• Location: Central London (3 days a week in office)
• Sponsorship: Not applicable

We are seeking a hands-on Head of Product & Innovation / Product Director / Project Director to lead this pivotal pilot. You will combine product vision, stakeholder management, and commercial strategy to test the model’s viability and lay the foundations for long-term scale.

Responsibilities:

• Define and own the vision, strategy, and roadmap for the pilot.
• Lead, inspire, and grow a team of 9–10, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Build trust with senior public sector stakeholders, cultural institutions, and technology partners.
• Oversee MVP delivery, testing assumptions and validating commercial potential.
• Balance creativity with commercial pragmatism, making confident, timely decisions.
• Establish KPIs, report progress, and ensure delivery on time and budget.

Requirements:

• Proven leadership in product or project roles within a start-up, scale-up, or innovative environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills, able to build goodwill while saying no when needed.
• Experience in the creative industries and a solid understanding of content/IP value.
• Familiarity with data exchange, APIs, big data, or AI/LLMs.
• Demonstrated success in managing cross-functional teams and delivering under tight timelines.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.