Innovation Manager

  • Pursuit Executive Recruitment Ltd
  • Jun 07, 2026
Full time

Job Description

Are you ready to lead game changing food innovation and shape the future of a globally loved brand? This exciting Innovation Manager opportunity is for you.

Why This Role

  • Join a market leading premium food business with a strong reputation
    Take on a role where you can genuinely shape future innovation
    Work in a fast paced and supportive environment
    Hybrid working with three days in the office and great access to London

About the Role Senior Innovation Manager

We are looking for a dynamic Senior Innovation Manager to drive growth through exciting product development within a well established premium food business. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Innovation Manager to take ownership of innovation strategy and bring new ideas to life across both existing and new categories.

Working closely with senior leadership, the Senior Innovation Manager will lead the full journey from idea through to launch, ensuring everything aligns with brand vision and commercial goals.

What You Will Be Doing

  • Leading innovation strategy from concept through to launch
    Managing the full new product development and stage gate process
    Bringing teams together to deliver impactful innovation projects
    Overseeing budgets, including cost management and project spend
    Partnering with senior stakeholders to ensure innovation supports business goals
    Developing strong concepts, positioning and retailer propositions
    Managing and developing members of the innovation team

What We Are Looking For

  • 8 to 10 years experience in food industry innovation
    A strong track record of successful product launches
    Excellent project management and stakeholder management skills
    Degree educated to 2:1 or above
    Commercial awareness with a clear focus on the consumer

About You

  • A collaborative team player who communicates with confidence
    Someone with an entrepreneurial mindset and a real drive to make things happen
    Naturally curious, creative and always looking for new ideas

Benefits

  • Bonus paid twice a year
    £5,000 Annual Car Allowance
    25 days holiday increasing with length of service
    Length of service awards
    Group personal pension with 4 percent company contribution
    MediCash
    Quarterly staff samples
    Annual company BBQ
    Annual flu vaccine

If you are a passionate Senior Innovation Manager ready to make an impact, we would love to hear from you. If this sounds like you and you would like to find out more, please click apply.

Ready to take the next step in your career as a Innovation Manager? Apply now and be part of something exciting.