Interim Innovation Lead: NPD & Growth Strategy

Recruitment Solutions (Folkestone) Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Interim Innovation Manager for a 6-month contract based in London. This role involves managing innovation strategy and new product development to drive growth. Ideal candidates will possess over 8 years of relevant experience, a proven success in insight-led innovation, and the ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams. Offering a competitive hourly rate of £33.52 and hybrid working conditions, this is an excellent opportunity for someone ready to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Opportunity to impact innovation

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in innovation, NPD, or marketing in consumer goods.
• Proven track record in successful, insight-led new product development.
• Strong understanding of qualitative and quantitative consumer research.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop the innovation funnel aligned to objectives.
• Commission and manage consumer research.
• Lead cross-functional project teams through the stage-gate process.

Skills

Consumer research methodologies

Project management

Innovation strategy

Leadership

Financial awareness

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Interim Innovation Manager for a 6-month contract based in London. This role involves managing innovation strategy and new product development to drive growth. Ideal candidates will possess over 8 years of relevant experience, a proven success in insight-led innovation, and the ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams. Offering a competitive hourly rate of £33.52 and hybrid working conditions, this is an excellent opportunity for someone ready to make a significant impact.