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MRJ Recruitment

Business Analyst | Product Owner

Hybrid

Manchester, United Kingdom

£ 43 / hour

Freelance

17-03-2025

Job Specifications

Contract Business Analyst | Product Owner – £350p/d – Inside IR35 – Manchester (2 days a week) – 3-month contract (likely extension)

We’re looking for an experienced Business Analyst | Product Owner to join one of Europe’s leading eCommerce companies on a contract basis and embed themselves within a proven and highly successful engineering squad.

Location: Hybrid with 2 days per week in a Manchester office (must be based in the UK without visa or sponsorship requirements)
Duration: 3 months initial (strong likelihood of extension)
Rate: £350 per day (Inside IR35)
Start: ASAP

What you’ll be doing:

Working in a fast-paced eCommerce/retail environment
Refining tickets, ensuring clear requirements for developers
Collaborating with engineering teams to manage backlogs and priorities
Acting as a bridge between tech & business teams to align goals
Leading sprint planning, backlog grooming, and stand-ups
Gathering & documenting requirements for backend-heavy projects
Supporting product discovery and roadmap discussions

What we’re looking for:

4-5 years' experience as a Business Analyst/Product Owner
Strong background in retail or eCommerce
Ability to thrive in a high-speed, agile environment

Sound like you? Apply now!

About the Company

Here at MRJ We power startups, scaleups and global giants across the UK & Europe with great talent, enabling them to scale their technology & product teams, quickly. Why work with us? Three products. One result. We're more than just your average agency. What matters to you, matters to us and we tailor our solutions to fit with your hiring needs. Our Talent Partners live and breathe your brand, creating a genuine partnership with you. We replace the "us" and "them" divisions of traditional recruitment with a single, un... Know more

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