Remote Head of Growth & Menu Innovation

KFC UK & Ireland

Woking

Hybrid

GBP 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

KFC UK & Ireland is seeking a senior Growth leader to own the three-year Menu Vision and customer strategy, connecting insights with commercial opportunities across Food, Brand, Digital and Operations. The role influences UK&I and Global thinking, shaping future innovation priorities.

You’ll lead cross-functional teams, define occasions to win, and create clear briefs and propositions to drive sustainable growth, reporting to Strategy & Innovation leadership with exposure to franchisees and

Qualifications

10+ years experience across innovation, food, menu, brand or customer growth in a fast-moving consumer business (FMCG/retail).
Experience in QSR, FMCG, retail, hospitality or other consumer-led brands.

Responsibilities

Own our three-year Menu Vision and define customer occasions to win.
Translate insights into growth priorities and translate into an 18–36 month roadmap.
Shape how Innovation contributes to the Value agenda while delivering growth.
Own and prioritise the Innovation portfolio across core menu optimisation and scalable platforms.
Balance opportunities against restaurant complexity and resources.
Build business cases and recommendations for major bets with leadership and franchisees.
Create an innovation system from insight to test, learn and scale.
Set stage gates, lead decision forums, and make go/no-go calls.
Turn strategy into clear briefs and propositions for teams.