Senior Innovation Manager, Emea

Vinarchy group.; Halford CP; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 84,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual wine allowance

Health insurance

Hybrid work model

Offices in Bristol and Weybridge

Learning library access

Job summary

Vinarchy is seeking a Senior Innovation Manager to drive a market-leading pipeline of wine concepts across the EMEA region. The role blends ideation, design, manufacture and commercialization to fuel the company’s growth strategy.

This 6-month fixed-term contract, 4-days-per-week position is based in the UK with hybrid options from Bristol or Weybridge. You will collaborate with Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain to deliver ambitious projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years’ experience in brand management and at least 2 years in a commercial-led function.
• Experience in consumer goods and cross-industry exposure; innovation exposure is a plus.
• Strong project management discipline with business case adherence.
• Proven ability to collaborate across Sales, Marketing, and Finance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management; strong commercial judgment.

Responsibilities

• Support creation of a long-term innovation engine from concept to commercialisation.
• Promote the EMEA innovation pipeline and enable cross-functional accountability.
• Support strategy execution and KPI setting for multiple simultaneous projects.
• Lead / contribute to project commercialisation with distributors and partners.
• Collaborate with supply chain to establish production methods with co-manufacturers.
• Report progress and learnings to inform portfolio decisions.

Skills

Brand management

Commercial leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Consumer insights

Analytical skills

Accountability

Job description

About Us

Vinarchy. Redefining Wine.

Established in 2025 following the merger of Accolade Wines and Pernod Ricard Winemakers, Vinarchy is an exceptional global wine company committed to redefining wine.

Crafting extraordinary wines in Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Italy, South Africa, Chile and the United States, and sharing them in almost every corner of the world, we are relentlessly innovative, ambitious and imaginative at every stage from grape to glass.

About the role

The Senior Innovation Manager supports the development of a market leading pipeline of products in wine across multi beverage alcohol categories that supports to fuel total company NSR growth and deliver on our global ambition.

The primary purpose of this role is to support and execute the ideation, conceptualisation, design, manufacturing and commercialization of the pipeline to deliver on the Vinarchy business and portfolio strategy and be a key part of the driving force for all key EMEA innovation projects, partnering with a number of stakeholders across multiple functions.

Please note, this role is a 6 month Fixed Term Contract.

This is also a part-time position, being 4-days per week.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Planning, Process, and Management

• Support the creation of a long-term innovation engine that will continue to operate productively and efficiently – so that creative ideas travel from concept to commercialisation to maturity.
• Promote and execute the EMEA innovation pipeline, cross functional enablement, duties and responsibilities.
• Implement the innovation strategy & projects and support the Head of Innovation, EMEA to recommend changes/additions to strategy and key priority projects.
• Support commercialisation of assigned innovation projects with distributors and partners in region
• Establish production methods with assigned co-manufacturing partners for the markets by segment type in consultation with supply chain colleagues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams at different stages of development: to identify key multiple opportunities, ideation, concept exploration, design and commercialisation.
• Support the Head of Innovation, EMEA to link the innovation strategy to overall business and portfolio strategy. Assess viability of projects and set targets and KPI’s that simultaneously develop multiple projects across the category to create and sustain an Innovation pipeline for EMEA that supports an ambitious growth agenda.
• Participate in cross functional teams to deliver projects through the formal gate, pre-alignment, and PMR processes.
• Become an expert in the Amplify system and the go-to for support on the system, for training of users and any required updates.
• Support the ANZ/ASIA innovation teams when and if required to gain experience in broader project management, and stakeholder management.
• Keep procedures running seamlessly, on track, and highly productive.
• Participate in the performance evaluation and measurement of all new EMEA projects, generating learnings for improvement and inform future innovation.

Projects

• Support the execution of innovation projects on our brands (this may include Global Pillar Brands, or key regional brands).
• Support with ideation, scope, alignment and design of concepts in partnership with internal and external (customers and agencies) stakeholders.
• Manage the commercialisation of all concepts (test, hothouse, launch).
• Measure and evaluate all commercialised projects.
• Support the Head of Innovation, EMEA to input on and influence portfolio decisions (including rationalisation).
• Report and share the progress and results of all plans, projects and activity.

What You’ll Bring:

• Minimum 6 years’ experience in brand management, and a minimum 2 years in commercial led function.
• Consumer goods industry experience essential; cross industry experience necessary; exposure to innovation ideal.
• Project management skills and experience with adhering to business cases.
• Cross functional experience (Sales, Marketing, Finance).
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Highly skilled in consumer insight and/or ideation.
• Strong analytical and commercial skills and recommendations for action.
• High degree of accountability and follow through.

Other requirements

• Some business travel may be required from time to time
• Occasional after-hours work may be required to engage with stakeholders and team members

Why Join Us?

Vinarchy is a home for passionate people to do their very best work. We believe in empowering our people and celebrating success.

We offer a competitive rewards package and the opportunity to work with a world-class team.

You will also have access to:

• Annual wine allowance and access to unique wine specials
• Vitality Health Insurance
• Start your weekend early with our Fast Friday finishes!
• Offices located in Bristol and Weybridge
• Go Beyond Day - make a difference in your local community
• Access to an extensive online learning library
• Employee Assistance Program & Various exclusive employee discounts

Want to know more about us? Check out this short video!

Introducing Vinarchy - YouTube

At Vinarchy we are dedicated to building a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture. Prospective candidates will be required to provide proof of legal work rights and undertake relevant pre-employment screening to verify eligibility and suitability.

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