Your new company You'll be joining a long-established and respected business within the food manufacturing sector, known for its commitment to quality, tradition, and innovation. With a strong presence in both retail and foodservice markets, this company continues to grow while maintaining its family-oriented values and dedication to excellence. Your new role As Head of Innovation, you will lead the development and delivery of new product concepts from idea to launch, driving creativity and continuous improvement across the business. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you'll identify market trends, explore new technologies, and champion a culture of innovation. This strategic role offers the opportunity to shape the future direction of the product portfolio while maintaining the company's strong reputation for quality and tradition. What you'll need to succeed You'll bring a proven track record in leading innovation or new product development within the food or FMCG sector. A creative mindset, combined with strong commercial awareness and technical understanding, is essential. You should have experience managing cross-functional teams, driving projects from concept to launch, and identifying emerging trends. Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills will be key to your success in this strategic role. What you'll get in return In return, you'll join a forward-thinking and values-driven organisation where your ideas and leadership will directly influence the company's future. You'll receive a competitive salary and benefits package, along with the opportunity to shape and lead innovation strategy in a collaborative and supportive environment. This is a high-impact role offering real scope for creativity, autonomy, and long-term career progression. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be Skills: NPD NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT INNOVATION HEAD OF INNOVATION FOOD TECHNOLOGIST Benefits: Negotiable