Job Description
ABOUT US
At Hectare, we’re united behind a single shared purpose - to reinvent trading so that farmers can thrive.
It’s harder than ever to be a farmer in the UK. They need to produce more, more efficiently than ever before. And increasing pressure to have a positive impact on the climate means farmers not only have to do more with less, but have to do things differently.
We’re an agritech business founded by farmers and engineers with a diverse, purpose-driven team. We aspire to be the global leaders enabling agricultural post-production - from farm gate to factory door - and we’re proud that our platform now powers some of UK farming’s critical supply chains and markets. But, as ever, there’s always a lot more to do.
THE ROLE
We’re hiring a delivery-focused Product Manager to help us revolutionise agriculture through digital marketplaces. You’ll oversee the product lifecycle from requirements to release, with full ownership of the product backlog, ensuringthat our platform delivers exceptional value to farmers and agricultural businesses. You’ll also have the opportunity to collaborate on product strategy and roadmap with Leadership.
You’ll collaborate across teams to define, refine and prioritise features, gather and analyse user feedback, and ensure seamless delivery of product enhancements. This is a key role in a small but fast-paced Series A startup, so you’ll have the chance to make a real impact from day one.
YOU
You’ll have all or some of these specific skills & tools:
* Product Expertise: Experience working as a Product Owner or Manager or in a similar role, ideally in a startup or fast-growth environment. You care deeply about your products, paying close attention to detail to create a great customer experience that keeps improving.
* Delivery-focused: A demonstrable track record of taking an idea through design and delivery and beyond through optimisation.
* Agile & Technical Skills: Experienced in Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and a proven ability to manage product backlogs. Familiar with UX/UI principles, APIs, and development processes, with the ability to effectively communicate with developers
* Data-Driven: Strong analytical skills with experience in self-serve data analysis using tools like Google Analytics, Posthog or Lightdash to gather insights and measure product performance.
* Business Acumen: Awareness of customer needs to ensure requirements are adequately captured and development work scoped accordingly.
* Communication Skills: Ability to distill complex ideas into clear, actionable steps for diverse stakeholders—from engineers to customer-facing teams.
* Marketplace or SaaS Knowledge: Experience with marketplace platforms or SaaS products is a big plus. Familiarity with agritech or the agricultural sector would be a bonus, helping you better understand and support our customers’ needs.
Outside of these, we’ll look for the foundations of a brilliant Product Manager - someone who:
* Puts Farmers First: You’re deeply curious about our users’ needs and focus on creating products that truly add value.
* Grabs the Bull by the Horns: You’re action-oriented and proactive, diving into challenges headfirst. You quickly understand the bigger picture and break it down into clear, practical steps, ensuring progress without overcomplicating things. You’re not afraid to roll up your sleeves and make things happen.
* Ploughs Ahead Together: You build strong relationships with cross-functional teams and know how to bring people together to achieve great outcomes.
* Is Results-Oriented: You’re focused on outcomes, not just outputs, and you measure success by the impact your work has on the business and our users.
* Thrives in an Evolving Environment: You’re energised by change and adaptable to shifting priorities, skillfully navigating challenges and seizing opportunities in a fast-paced startup setting.
BENEFITS
🫱🏻 Term: Permanent
💰 Salary: Competitive
💼 Days: Full time 5 days
✈️ Holiday: 28 days (plus bank holidays)
⭐ Benefits: A whole heap including pension, dental care, life insurance, mental health sessions, L&D budget, team socials, cycle to work scheme, car salary sacrifice, work from anywhere and more
🏢 Location: 2 days or more in our London office at The Ministry, Borough.