Job Description

About Friday Media Group

Friday Media Group operates a portfolio of leading online marketplaces and classifieds platforms across leisure, equine, general classifieds, and niche sectors. Millions of buyers and sellers rely on our brands every year, and we are now investing in the

next generation of our marketplace technology

.

We are building a

new, modern marketplace platform

that will power all our brands--designed for speed, scalability, innovation, and future growth. This is a rare opportunity to join at a pivotal moment and help shape both the evolution of our existing products and the creation of a brand-new product ecosystem.

Role Summary

We're looking for a

creative, entrepreneurial Product Manager

who combines strategic thinking with a startup mentality. Someone who loves trying new ideas, experimenting, iterating fast, and bringing fresh thinking to the table.

You will own the roadmap across several marketplaces while playing a key role in defining and delivering our new platform. You will work closely with key decision makers across the business to ensure the product delivers exceptional user value and commercial impact.

This is the perfect role for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys shaping early-stage ideas, and wants to make a tangible impact.

Key Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Vision

Define and communicate the long-term product vision across multiple marketplaces. Shape the strategy for both existing platforms and our new unified marketplace build. Bring new ideas and creative solutions that elevate user experience and marketplace performance.

New Platform Development

Play a central role in designing and delivering our next-generation marketplace platform. Influence key decisions on user journeys, workflows, tooling, search, onboarding, trust, and monetisation. Work with engineering and UX team to build a scalable, modern system that supports future growth.

Execution, Delivery & Experimentation

Own and manage the product roadmap and backlog end-to-end. Translate ideas into clear requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria. Champion experimentation: test hypotheses, run A/B tests, and iterate quickly based on insights.

Commercial & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Ensure product decisions support revenue, lead generation, and seller success. Collaborate with sales, marketing, SEO, operations, and customer support to land features smoothly. Stay close to customer needs-buyers, sellers, and power users-to inform decisions.

Performance & Insights

Partner with data teams to analyse behaviour, identify opportunities, and measure outcomes. Monitor marketplace health metrics including: Listing volume and quality Buyer engagement and lead generation Seller activation and retention Revenue performance and marketplace liquidity Use data to inform prioritisation and validation-not to limit creativity.

Skills & ExperienceRequired

Proven product management experience in marketplaces, classifieds, SaaS, or fast-moving digital environments. A

startup mentality

: curious, experimental, willing to try new things and learn fast. Strong analytical skills and comfort working with data to guide decisions. Excellent communication and stakeholder management. Ability to work autonomously and take ownership from idea to delivery.

Preferred

Experience contributing to platform rebuilds or re-architecture projects. Understanding of marketplace mechanics, search, SEO, or lead generation. Familiarity with subscription models or seller tooling. Exposure to AI-powered features (recommendations, categorisation, fraud detection).

What We Offer

A chance to shape a

brand-new marketplace platform

from the ground up. Freedom to bring ideas, experiment, and influence product direction. Collaboration with senior leaders who value innovation and pace. A supportive, entrepreneurial culture built on ownership and impact. Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits. Hybrid working flexibility.
Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Cycle to work scheme Private dental insurance Private medical insurance Work from home
Work Location: In person