Senior Innovation Manager
FMCG - Food
đź“Ť Reading (hybrid)
c.ÂŁ67,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits
The opportunity:
A high-profile position bringing to life an innovation pipeline across a portfolio of brands. The Innovation Manager will be a key member of a new team, as the business doubles down on Innovation.
What will my accountabilities be?
Lead and develop key innovation programmes and projects, from ideation to concept development through the stage gate process and up to launch. This position will have a major focus on front-end innovation, balancing brand and commercial considerations. The Senior Innovation Manager will lead functionally diverse stakeholders down a clear and connected path.
Help shape a 3-5 year Innovation funnel, identifying and evaluating NPD opportunities within new and existing categories
Who will I be working with?
* Reporting to the Head of Innovation as part of the wider Marketing function.
* Partner with Category, Brand, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Technical teams
A great candidate will have:
· Experience of delivering innovation within an FMCG environment – preferably food
· Cross-functional, programme/project leadership, building powerful partnerships and effectively influencing multiple stakeholders
· Passionate about NPD, able to deal with ambiguity and overcome obstacles
In return for everything you can bring, we can offer you:
· £67,000 Salary
· £7,000 Car Allowance
· Bonus
· Hybrid Working (3 days a week in office)
· 25 days annual leave plus eight bank holidays, as well as a purchase scheme of up to an additional two days per year
· Pension
· Healthcare scheme
· Tailored development goals
The Process? 🚦
Apply today with your most up-to-date CV that will be reviewed by our MKJ Recruitment team.
First Stage: 60 minute meeting with the hiring manager
Second Stage: In person interview at their offices
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We would love to reply to all applications, regrettably we are unable to do so due to the high volumes we receive, so if you do not hear back within 14 days unfortunately on this role it won’t be progressing. It is possible that the position could be in the process of closing, so chalk it up to bad timing. But, have no fear! There will be more opportunities. Follow us at Mackenzie Jones Recruitment so you don’t miss them.