Details:
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Location: Rainham London
- Date: 5 days ago
Description:
Are you ready to lead game changing food innovation and shape the future of a globally loved brand? This exciting Senior Innovation Manager opportunity is for you.
Why This Role
Join a market leading premium food business with a strong reputation
* Take on a role where you can genuinely shape future innovation
* Work in a fast paced and supportive environment
* Hybrid working with three days in the office and great access to LondonAbout the Role Senior Innovation Manager
We are looking for a dynamic Senior Innovation Manager to drive growth through exciting product development within a well established premium food business. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Innovation Manager to take ownership of innovation strategy and bring new ideas to life across both existing and new categories.
Working closely with senior leadership, the Senior Innovation Manager will lead the full journey from idea through to launch, ensuring everything aligns with brand vision and commercial goals.
What You Will Be Doing
Leading innovation strategy from concept through to launch
* Managing the full new product development and stage gate process
* Bringing teams together to deliver impactful innovation projects
* Overseeing budgets, including cost management and project spend
* Partnering with senior stakeholders to ensure innovation supports business goals
* Developing strong concepts, positioning and retailer propositions
* Managing and developing members of the innovation teamWhat We Are Looking For
8 to 10 years experience in food industry innovation
* A strong track record of successful product launches
* Excellent project management and stakeholder management skills
* Degree educated to 2:1 or above
* Commercial awareness with a clear focus on the consumerAbout You
A collaborative team player who communicates with confidence
* Someone with an entrepreneurial mindset and a real drive to make things happen
* Naturally curious, creative and always looking for new ideasBenefits
Bonus paid twice a year
* £5,000 Annual Car Allowance
* 25 days holiday increasing with length of service
* Length of service awards
* Group personal pension with 4 percent company contribution
* MediCash
* Quarterly staff samples
* Annual company BBQ
* Annual flu vaccineIf you are a passionate Senior Innovation Manager ready to make an impact, we would love to hear from you. If this sounds like you and you would like to find out more, please click apply.
Ready to take the next step in your career as a Senior Innovation Manager? Apply now and be part of something exciting