Director of Product and Agility (we have office locations in Cambridge, Leeds & London)

Overview

Genomics England partners with the NHS to provide whole genome sequencing diagnostics. We also equip researchers to find the causes of disease and develop new treatments — with patients and participants at the heart of it all. Our mission is to enable genomic healthcare and genomic research by refining, scaling, and evolving our capabilities, and by accelerating impact with patients, doctors, scientists, government, and industry to improve genomic testing and help researchers access data and technology for new medical discoveries and targeted medicines.Job purpose: Genomics England is seeking a Director of Product and Agility to lead our Product and Agile functions. This role drives enterprise-level product strategy, aligns delivery to GDS/DDAT standards, and embeds a modern Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). As part of the Technology and Product Leadership Team, you will shape cross-functional delivery with Directors across Architecture, Engineering, and Design. You will lead cultural and capability change, maintain the enterprise product roadmap, and ensure alignment to our mission. You will bring strong expertise in agile methods and product management, developing teams and practices that enable transparent, scalable, and accountable delivery across the organisation.Responsibilities

Leadership: Build and lead the integrated function, embedding best practices and balancing user-centred skills with technical excellence in our Product and Agile Management capability. Lead through coaching methods to embed that as a culture.Strategy: Define, communicate and drive enterprise-level product strategy aligned with service and business goals.Transformation: Lead a cultural reset of agile delivery within Service squads, clarifying roles and embedding a modern SDLC. Work with the current Delivery Chapter to reshape and align Agile roles with the wider Programmatic Delivery and Portfolio Management.Capability: Manage and develop the team ensuring capability uplift and alignment with DDAT standards.Delivery: Ensure high throughput and cadence at squad level through strong ownership and agile practices. Regularly assess agile delivery maturity across squads and teams and apply appropriate agile methods (e.g., Kanban, Scrum, or Waterfall) depending on the work.Success Measures: Define and track metrics for the function, including improvements in delivery throughput, reduction in technical debt, uplift in product and delivery capability, and stakeholder satisfaction. Establish 12–18 month goals aligned with GEL''s strategic priorities and transformation roadmap.Collaboration: Work with Service Owners, Design, Research, Engineering, Architecture, and Programme Delivery to ensure cohesive execution.Governance: Ensure governance, compliance, and performance management across the function, including delivery assurance, risk and dependency management, and alignment with GEL''s governance structures. Focus on outcome measurement and delivery.Advocacy: Represent Product and Delivery strategy to senior stakeholders and advocate for continuous improvement.Innovation: Promote collaboration, learning, and innovation across the product lifecycle.Frameworks: Define and embed capability frameworks for Product and Delivery roles.Know and understand the meaning behind our virtues and leadership behaviours and embody them in all aspects of your role.Equal opportunities and workplace

Genomics England is committed to an inclusive environment that promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We are proud of our diverse community where everyone can come to work and feel welcomed and treated with respect regardless of disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, or social background. Our policies ensure non-discrimination and equity and apply to all regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, race, religion or beliefs, sex or sexual orientation, length of service, full-time or part-time status, or contract type. We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment, victimisation or bullying at work. We offer adjustments in recruitment processes to support participation where needed.Blended working model

Genomics England operates a blended working model. Most people are expected to come into the office a minimum of 2 times per month. This varies by role and will be agreed with your team leader. Some roles require full-time on-site attendance (e.g., lab teams). Office locations: Canary Wharf, Cambridge, and Leeds. Teams are encouraged to design working patterns that suit them beyond the minimum.Onboarding and background checks

As part of our recruitment process, all successful candidates are subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Applicants should disclose any previous offences at the point of application, as some unspent convictions may affect the application due to the healthcare nature of our work.Qualifications

N/ASalary and Benefits

Closing date: 30 September 2025 at 23:59Salary range: £108,800 to £147,200Generous Leave: 30 days'' holiday plus bank holidays, long service leave, and up to 30 days remote working abroad annually (approval required).Family-Friendly: Blended working, flexible working, enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave.Pension and Financial: Defined contribution pension (double-matched up to 10%), Life Assurance (3x salary), Give As You Earn scheme.Learning and Development: Individual learning budgets, support for training and certifications, reimbursement for one annual professional subscription (approval required).Recognition and Rewards: Employee recognition programme and referral scheme.Health and Wellbeing: Subsidised gym membership, Headspace access, Employee Assistance Programme, eye tests, flu ..... full job details .....