Product Development & Innovation Manager

British Red Cross; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The British Red Cross is seeking a Product Development & Innovation Manager to lead the development of tech-enabled innovation products in the Health & Care sector. This role involves collaboration with various stakeholders to enhance service quality and drive continuous improvement. The successful candidate will have a strong background in product development, project management, and experience within health and social care settings. A competitive salary and a range of benefits, including flexible working and professional development opportunities, are offered.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Up to 6% contributory pension

Flexible working

Wide range of career opportunities

Access to Blue Light Discount Card

Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance

Collaborative team environment

Cycle2Work scheme

Interest-free season ticket loan

Qualifications

• Experience in product development and innovation within health/social care.
• Understanding of service quality improvement.
• Proven track record in managing projects involving new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Drive the identification and implementation of solutions in Health and Care.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand needs and identify opportunities.
• Research emerging technologies to evaluate their applicability.

Skills

Negotiation

Market Analysis

Project Management

Collaboration

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Job description

Product Development & Innovation Manager
Location: UK Flexible Location (remote)
Salary: £44,963 to £49,453 per annum

Hours: 35 per week
Contract: Permanent

Could you drive the development and implementation of Tech enabled innovation products and services across the Health & Care directorate?

Could yousupport the product development process, working closely with the Head of Delivery and Development, product leads and various other stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and innovation in our products?

Could youidentify and shape the strategic priorities for innovation in health and care to keep ahead of evolving markets?

What will a Product Development & Innovation Manager's job involve?

• Drive the identification and implementation of solutions within Health and Care services using market insight, data and business intelligence.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including frontline operational teams and the people we support, to understand their needs and challenges, identify opportunities for technological advancements in our service offers
• Research and evaluate emerging technologies and best practices in tech-enabled care to determine their applicability and potential impact.
• Identify, develop and manage external relationships and networks
• Design, develop and manage pilot projects in collaboration with operational area teams
• Support the development and refinement of product development, embed and champion standardised processes.
• Ensure the enhancement and optimisation of product development by collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement
• Define and champion best practices and standardised procedures across health and care to promote consistency and quality.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define clear, measurable metrics that accurately reflect the success.
• Effectively analyse data to evaluate performance against established benchmarks, identifying trends and areas for improvement.

What will aProduct Development & Innovation Manager need to be successful?

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field –Design and product development or appropriate level experience
• Programme or project management skills, qualification or appropriate level experience
• Understanding of how to improve service quality for the benefit of users
• Negotiation and influencing skills
• Strong understanding of market analysis and strategic planning
• Experience working within health and social care settings, understanding the unique challenges and opportunities in this sector.
• Proven experience in product development and innovation, preferably within either the health and/or social care sector
• Experience of producing reports, analysing relevant data and demonstrating impact
• Proven track record of managing and delivering projects, particularly those involving the introduction of new technologies or processes.
• Experience in collaborating with various stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, IT teams, and external vendors

The closing date for completed applications is 23:59hrs on Tuesday the 3rd of June 2025 with interviews to follow

Please apply early, as we’ll be reviewing candidates throughout. We reserve the right to close the ad in advance of the published date.

In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:

• Holidays:36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
• Pension scheme:Up to 6% contributory pension.
• Flexible working:We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style.
• Learning & Development:Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning.
• Discounts:Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform.
• Wellbeing Support:Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance.
• Team Working:Support our mission in a collaborative team.
• Cycle2Work:Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
• Season ticket loan:Interest-free loan for commuting expenses

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