Innovation Manager: End-to-End Product Innovator

The Collect Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A national solutions provider based in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an Innovation Manager. The ideal candidate will drive end-to-end innovation development and work with diverse teams. Strong stakeholder management and agility in product development are essential. The role offers a professional development budget, team-building activities, and 20 days holiday per year, alongside a competitive salary of £28,000–£32,000.

Benefits

Professional development budget

Team lunches and seasonal celebrations

20 days holiday plus public holidays

Qualifications

• Significant experience in product, proposition, and service development.
• Ability to create followership and build high-performing teams.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders at various levels.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end development from idea to realization.
• Build an innovation pipeline with internal and external teams.
• Contribute to executive and board meetings as needed.

Skills

Strong commercial understanding

Strategic mindset

Agile methodologies

Project management

Stakeholder management

Job description

A national solutions provider based in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an Innovation Manager. The ideal candidate will drive end-to-end innovation development and work with diverse teams. Strong stakeholder management and agility in product development are essential. The role offers a professional development budget, team-building activities, and 20 days holiday per year, alongside a competitive salary of £28,000–£32,000.