Do you..
* Dream big?
* Enjoy working cross-functionally?
* Make things happen at pace?
* Always consider how our Innovation can delight consumers and deliver results for our business and the category?
We have a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of an iconic FMCG Food brand and contribute to the next chapter of Pilgrim's Europe!
Job Title: Innovation Manager
Location: Slough
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Benefits:
* Competitive market salary
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Pay review each year
* Eligible for Bonus %
Your Key Accountabilities
* Developing and delivering a robust pipeline of product innovation both for retail and foodservice.
* Implementing new processes including Gate Process, Discipline and Compliance. From insights to execution to support the growth ambitions of the business and the brand.
* Using consumer insight to create a pipeline of innovation opportunities which bring the brand innovation strategy to life
* Developing of strong consumer concepts, if needed validated through consumer insight testing
* Translation of consumer concepts into winning commercial propositions via robust business cases
* Successful influencing of commercial organization to deliver the innovation agenda
Your Skills & Knowledge
* Degree qualified
* 3+ years experience in Innovation roles with knowledge of Innovation process
* Successful NPD delivery track record
* Expertise at Product Development including design thinking, prototyping, testing, and launch without forgetting renovation projects
* Project management expertise including setting timelines, managing budgets, and coordinating cross-functional teams
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