Head of Innovation (NPD)

Hays; Banbridge; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a long-established food manufacturing company as the Head of Innovation, leading the charge in product development and innovation strategy. You will be responsible for identifying market trends and driving creativity. This role offers a competitive salary, a collaborative environment, and significant career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity for career progression

Qualifications

• Track record in leading innovation in food or FMCG.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams.
• Strong commercial and technical understanding.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of new product concepts.
• Identify market trends and champion innovation.
• Drive projects from concept to launch.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Commercial Awareness

Creativity

Job description

Hays Banbridge, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Head of Innovation (NPD)

Hays Banbridge, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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Your new company
You'll be joining a long-established and respected business within the food manufacturing sector, known for its commitment to quality, tradition, and innovation. With a strong presence in both retail and foodservice markets, this company continues to grow while maintaining its family-oriented values and dedication to excellence.

Your new role
As Head of Innovation, you will lead the development and delivery of new product concepts from idea to launch, driving creativity and continuous improvement across the business. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you'll identify market trends, explore new technologies, and champion a culture of innovation. This strategic role offers the opportunity to shape the future direction of the product portfolio while maintaining the company's strong reputation for quality and tradition.

What you'll need to succeed
You'll bring a proven track record in leading innovation or new product development within the food or FMCG sector. A creative mindset, combined with strong commercial awareness and technical understanding, is essential. You should have experience managing cross-functional teams, driving projects from concept to launch, and identifying emerging trends. Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills will be key to your success in this strategic role.

What you'll get in return
In return, you'll join a forward-thinking and values-driven organisation where your ideas and leadership will directly influence the company's future. You'll receive a competitive salary and benefits package, along with the opportunity to shape and lead innovation strategy in a collaborative and supportive environment. This is a high-impact role offering real scope for creativity, autonomy, and long-term career progression.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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