Product Owner

Product Owner We are supporting a leading University in the North West of England in the search for an experienced Product Owner to join a project focused on the ongoing development and enhancement of an in-house…

Outside IR35 Hybrid IT
Pay rate £450/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 3 September 2026

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Product Owner

We are supporting a leading University in the North West of England in the search for an experienced Product Owner to join a project focused on the ongoing development and enhancement of an in-house recruitment system.

Key Responsibilities

Own and manage the product backlog
Gather and prioritise business requirements
Work closely with stakeholders, developers, and technical teams
Drive product delivery and continuous system improvements

Essential Skills & Experience

Proven experience as a Product Owner
Strong understanding of Java, PL/SQL, and Oracle
Experience working on business-critical applications and system enhancements
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Contract Details

£450 per day
Outside IR35
Initial 3-Month Contract
Hybrid working
North West EnglandIf you are an experienced Product Owner with a background working in Java, PL/SQL, and Oracle environments, we'd love to hear from you.

Please click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement.

To find out more about Real, please visit

Real Staffing, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC(phone number removed) England and Wales

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