Junior Innovation Manager – Personal Care & Beauty
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Innovation Manager to join a leading personal care and beauty company. This role supports the Head of Innovation in developing a strong pipeline of new products to drive business growth. You will identify consumer insights and shape commercially successful product innovations across a diverse brand portfolio.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and maintain an innovation strategy aligned with market trends and commercial goals.
* Identify consumer insights, trends, and white space opportunities for NPD.
* Collaborate with Marketing and R&D to create and validate new product concepts.
* Lead the development of business cases and oversee the commercialization process.
* Manage budgets, project timelines, and cross-functional teams.
* Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation.
Skills & Experience:
* 3+ years' experience in a regional or international consumer goods business.
* Background in innovation or marketing within personal care/beauty.
* Proven track record in developing successful NPD.
* Strong understanding of consumer insights, product development, and manufacturing.
* Excellent project management, analytical, and communication skills.
* Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, solution-focused approach.
What We Offer:
* Performance-based bonus.
* Generous pension contribution.
* Life assurance and health benefits, including a medical cash-back scheme.
* 24 holiday entitlement + bank holidays with the option to buy or sell additional days.
* Hybrid working model with a London-based office.
* Supportive and collaborative work environment with career development opportunities.