Mller UK & Irelandis wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo Mller which employs over 31,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Mller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from 1,300 farmers in Britain.Mller is ranked within the top 20 in The Grocer's Top 100 list of Britain's Biggest Brands and is picked from shelves millions of times each year. Mller UK & Ireland includes: Mller Milk & Ingredients which aims to be Britain's private label dairy leader and produces branded and private label fresh milk, cream, butter and ingredients products. It boasts a network of dairies and depots servicing customers throughout the country. Mller Yogurt & Dessertswhich is the UK's leading yogurt manufacturer which aims to create millions more Mller moments for its consumers. It is responsible for major brands like Mller Corner, Mllerlight, Mller Bliss, Mller Rice, FRijj and Mller Kefir Smoothie and produces chilled desserts under licence from Mondelez International. It also supplies the UK private label yogurt market from a dedicated, state of the art yogurt facility. Innovation Manager Location: Market Drayton (Hybrid) Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Full Time Mller - Made By You At Mller, we're proud to be a business that's driven by purpose and powered by people. We're passionate about creating products that meet real consumer needs and deliver category growth. As an Innovation Manager, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of our brands by leading the development of new ideas from concept to scale-up. Your Role You'll be responsible for delivering innovation across all Mller brands, aligned to strategic priorities and consumer need states. Working cross-functionally, you'll lead projects through our stage gate process, build compelling business cases, and ensure successful handover to brand teams. What You'll Do Lead innovation projects from idea to scale up, prior to a collaborative handover with the brand teams Deliver new Innovation projects across all Mller brands, which are inline to strategic, category and consumer need states. Project manage innovation launches through the stage gate process and internal approval project reviews and gate approval meetings, building strong business cases for new projects Project manage innovation projects from idea to scale up, prior to a collaborative handover with the brand teams Lead and drive cross-functional teams to deliver validated concepts to market. Manage project timelines including a critical path of activities that will be used to drive delivery by cross-functional teams to key milestones Challenge and proactively seek out new consumer needs and opportunities that deliver solutions for consumers Work closely with the Consumer Insights team to validate concepts and provide compelling consumer rationale for innovation projects Work with Procurement, Packaging and Engineering to identify how to make new ideas viable across our Muller and co-man network or source new solutions Monitor consumer trends to help inspire future thinking Line management of a Marketing Graduate, including supporting with personal development What You'll Bring Marketing Experience: Minimum 4 years in marketing (FMCG preferred) including exposure to supporting a business with Innovation launches and concept creation Academic Excellence: Degree-level qualification (2:1 or above) in a relevant subject, or qualified by experience. Leadership: Proven leadership experience-whether in-role or through extracurricular activities. Curious: An open mindset with an interest in the latest trend and new product launches. Analytical Mindset: Strong analytical skills and a passion for data-driven decision-making. Change Maker: Embrace and drive change with energy, displaying the ability to challenge the ways things are done and opportunities to improve. Team Spirit: A true team player-supportive, honest, and passionate about winning together. What You'll Receive In return for your commitment, drive and enthusiasm, we offer our employees numerous benefits as part of your employment, including: Competitive Salary Bonus scheme Private medical healthcare Contributory pension plan Life Assurance Employee Assistance Programme Generous annual leave increasing with service. Flexible benefits programme In addition, our employees have access to a Rewards Benefits Programme, giving you a range of discounts across 800 retailers online and in store. pinksquid Contact Details: F.A.O. UK Recruitment, Mller UK & Ireland, Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3SQ