Head of Innovation, London
Job Description
Im recruiting a Head of Innovation for a large food group based out of their Head Office in London.
You will be managing a team of 6 people over multiple sites
Key Accountabilities
• To drive and proactively engage with the Innovation teams, Commercial teams, Suppliers and Customers to submit and develop ideas for business growth and follow innovation best practices
• To be at the forefront of and drive marketing, application, and formulation innovation
• To enable innovations team to manage scale up through pilot to commercial volumes
• Own, improve, and follow the Innovation Process
• Take fully responsibility of the activities of the Innovations
The person
• A food related degree qualification preferably in Food Science or Science related min 10 years’ experience. Highly experienced individual with exceptional level of understanding in relation to beverage, functional systems and bakery categories including the areas of concept development through to launch
• Previous experience in food product development and formulations. Having experience of dealing both with the retailer and QSR sectors
• A track record in product concept, process and bringing product to market
• As a “Foodie” with a keen interest in food trends, oversee the team working on Customer Briefs to develop concept ideas within the company and customer guidelines.
• Work with the Procurement and Technical teams to identify and source new raw materials
Salary on offer 55-60K with flexibility for the right candidate.
Please do apply and I will call you to discuss
