Salary: £90,000–£100,000 + Exec Company Car + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Package
Location: Worcestershire ( Office Based )
We're working with an international manufacturer of high-quality construction products, supplying major markets across Europe and beyond.
Driven by innovation, technical excellence, and sustainable growth, they're now seeking a Head of New Product Development (NPD) to lead & shape their global product innovation strategy.
Key Responsibilities
* Define and deliver the global NPD strategy aligned with business growth plans
* Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary NPD and technical team
* Own the full product lifecycle: ideation, design, testing, validation, and launch
* Drive innovation through market insight, customer feedback, and emerging technologies
* Manage NPD budgets, timelines, and resource planning
* Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and quality requirements
* Collaborate with manufacturing sites to ensure scalable, cost-effective production
* Act as a senior technical voice within the organisation and with key customers
About You
* Proven experience in a senior NPD or product leadership role within construction products or a related manufacturing environment
* Strong technical background with a track record of successfully launching new products to market
* Demonstrable track record of significantly increasing revenues through products you have conceived, developed, and successfully launched
* Commercially astute, with the ability to balance innovation, cost, and speed-to-market
* Experienced in leading and inspiring high-performing teams
* Comfortable operating in an international, matrix-structured organisation
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
What’s on Offer
* Competitive basic salary of £90,000–£100,000
* Executive Company Car
* Company Bonus
* The opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future product portfolio of a global business
* A collaborative, forward-thinking culture with real scope for impact
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