294 Innovation jobs in the United Kingdom

Innovation Designer

London - Hybrid (Twice a month in office)

6-month contract

Daily Rate: 600 inside umbrella

Are you passionate about driving innovation and fostering cultural change? Our client is seeking a dynamic Innovation Designer to join their team and lead the charge in developing sustainable energy solutions that make a real difference. If you have a knack for idea development, project leadership, and community building, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Idea Development : Identify and nurture innovative ideas, guiding them through various design phases to proof of concept. Ensure that all initiatives align with our client's mission of promoting sustainable energy.
• Cultural Change Agent : Act as a catalyst for transformation within the organisation. Advocate for a progressive and open-minded approach to innovation that inspires and motivates team members.
• Community Building : Establish and support a cross-business innovation community. Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among teams to cultivate a culture of innovation.
• Project Leadership : Lead cross-functional project teams, driving the development of innovative concepts that meet strategic objectives. Ensure that projects are delivered on time and within scope.
• Strategic Planning : Develop strategic roadmaps for innovation initiatives, ensuring they are viable and have the potential for scalable impact in the marketplace.
• Stakeholder Management: Engage with stakeholders at all levels to secure buy-in for innovative projects and cultural change initiatives. Build strong relationships to foster collaboration.
• Communication : Communicate progress and insights effectively, translating technical complexities into clear, actionable information suitable for diverse audiences.
• Agile Adaptation : Champion agile principles within the Innovation Team, ensuring rapid responses to new opportunities and the ability to pivot as necessary.
• Innovation Management : Demonstrate proven ability to manage projects from ideation through to proof of concept, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
• Cultural Leadership : Contribute to or lead cultural change initiatives within the organisation to promote an innovative mindset.
• Technical Insight : Familiarity with various technologies and how they can be applied to solve business challenges is preferred.
• Stakeholder Engagement : utilise strong communication skills to engage stakeholders at various levels and drive innovation efforts.
• Agile Approach : Experience in practising Agile product development methodologies is essential.
• Customer Insight : Communicate effectively with customers to understand their needs and gather feedback, using these insights to inform and enhance innovation initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Innovation, Business, or a related field.
• Proven experience in innovation design or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of sustainable practises and technologies.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in leading projects and teams effectively.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Innovation Manager

Location : Hammersmith (1 day wfh)

Salary : 50,000

About Us : Join a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to revolutionising retail through innovative solutions and operations. We leverage physical spaces to test new concepts and pilot initiatives, helping brands and retailers thrive in a dynamic marketplace.

The Role : Are you ready to shape the future of retail experiences? We are seeking a passionate Innovation Manager who thrives on research, conceptual design, and hands-on experimentation. In this mid-level role, you'll dive deep into systems thinking, service design, and innovative retail solutions, working alongside diverse teams to make a real impact!

Key Responsibilities :

• Conduct thorough research to identify opportunities for innovation through a systems lens.
• Develop conceptual designs that elevate both customer and employee experiences in retail.
• Design and prototype in-store experiences, merging digital and physical elements seamlessly.
• Apply service design methodologies to enhance customer interactions.
• Lead hands-on experiments, swiftly testing and iterating on fresh ideas.
• Stay ahead of trends in retail, consumer behaviour, and technology to inform innovation strategies.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders across technical design, operations, and people teams.
• Communicate insights and recommendations clearly to drive effective decision-making.

About You : You are a creative thinker with 3-5 years of experience in innovation, experience design, retail strategy, or a related field. Your strengths include:

• Strong qualitative and quantitative research abilities.
• A knack for translating insights into tangible design concepts and experiments.
• Experience in retail, service design, CX/UX design, or store operations.
• Comfort in fast-paced, iterative environments.
• A strategic problem-solver who executes ideas quickly and effectively.
• Excellent communication skills and strong stakeholder management capabilities.

What We Offer :

• Company bonus scheme
• Unlimited paid holiday
• Wellbeing allowance
• Pension scheme

If you are enthusiastic about transforming retail and are eager to join a vibrant organisation with a unique approach, we want to hear from you!

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Innovation Designer

London - Hybrid (Twice a month in office)

6-month contract

Daily Rate: 600 inside umbrella

Are you passionate about driving innovation and fostering cultural change? Our client is seeking a dynamic Innovation Designer to join their team and lead the charge in developing sustainable energy solutions that make a real difference. If you have a knack for idea development, project leadership, and community building, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Idea Development : Identify and nurture innovative ideas, guiding them through various design phases to proof of concept. Ensure that all initiatives align with our client's mission of promoting sustainable energy.
• Cultural Change Agent : Act as a catalyst for transformation within the organisation. Advocate for a progressive and open-minded approach to innovation that inspires and motivates team members.
• Community Building : Establish and support a cross-business innovation community. Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among teams to cultivate a culture of innovation.
• Project Leadership : Lead cross-functional project teams, driving the development of innovative concepts that meet strategic objectives. Ensure that projects are delivered on time and within scope.
• Strategic Planning : Develop strategic roadmaps for innovation initiatives, ensuring they are viable and have the potential for scalable impact in the marketplace.
• Stakeholder Management: Engage with stakeholders at all levels to secure buy-in for innovative projects and cultural change initiatives. Build strong relationships to foster collaboration.
• Communication : Communicate progress and insights effectively, translating technical complexities into clear, actionable information suitable for diverse audiences.
• Agile Adaptation : Champion agile principles within the Innovation Team, ensuring rapid responses to new opportunities and the ability to pivot as necessary.
• Innovation Management : Demonstrate proven ability to manage projects from ideation through to proof of concept, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
• Cultural Leadership : Contribute to or lead cultural change initiatives within the organisation to promote an innovative mindset.
• Technical Insight : Familiarity with various technologies and how they can be applied to solve business challenges is preferred.
• Stakeholder Engagement : utilise strong communication skills to engage stakeholders at various levels and drive innovation efforts.
• Agile Approach : Experience in practising Agile product development methodologies is essential.
• Customer Insight : Communicate effectively with customers to understand their needs and gather feedback, using these insights to inform and enhance innovation initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Innovation, Business, or a related field.
• Proven experience in innovation design or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of sustainable practises and technologies.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in leading projects and teams effectively.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

A leading law firm is looking to hire an enthusiastic and dynamic Practice Innovation Lead on a permanent, full-time basis. Based in the legal technology and innovation team, the main purpose of this role is to assist the lawyers in adopting new, innovative tools and solutions to improve and enhance legal service delivery.

Main Responsibilities:

• Building strong relationships with lawyers across the firm.
• Creating and delivering engagement plans.
• Aligning initiatives with the strategic goals of the firm.
• Participating in meetings and providing updates on legal technology and innovation.
• Acting as a subject matter expert on existing and emerging legal technology tools.
• Supporting and assisting with the roll-out and integration of new legal technology.
• Creating and delivering training sessions tailored to the lawyer’s needs.
• Encouraging and maintaining the adoption of new tools and solutions and providing support as needed.
• Monitoring and reporting on adoption rates, usage and the effectiveness of implemented solutions.
• Sharing insights and best practices.
• Contributing to the team’s overall objectives and priorities.

Main experience and skills required:

• A good understanding of legal processes and workflows.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships.

• Strong experience of identifying and implementing new solutions.

• A passion for innovation and experience of driving engagement and adoption.

To be successful in this role you need to possess previous experience in legal innovation and a strong understanding of what legal technology tools are available. You also need strong analytical and troubleshooting skills and a passion for improving productivity and boosting legal technology adoption.

This is an exciting role that offers a competitive salary and plenty of opportunity to progress

Requisition ID: 58641 
Position Type: FT Permanent 
Workplace Arrangement:   

About Kerry

Kerry Dairy Ireland is a vertically integrated Dairy Business that encompasses a number of divisions spanning from its Agribusiness (Kerry Dairy Farms) through to Dairy & Nutritional Ingredients & its Dairy Consumer Foods Business. With its strong Dairy heritage, world class sustainability credentials, a deep-rooted connection to its 3000 Farmers & milk suppliers, right through to its portfolio of household favourite Brands, Kerry Dairy are one of the World’s Leading Dairy Businesses, with a Revenue in excess of €1.3bn annually. 
The Dairy Consumer Foods division, is home to a number of the UK & Irelands favourite Dairy & Plant Based Brands (Strings & Things; PURE Dairy-Free; Dairygold, Charleville, Golden Cow, Coleraine, Low Low & Attack a Snak).  On top of this, we are the largest supplier of Private Label Dairy spreads in the UK & supply all major Retailers in the UK, Ireland as well as parts of mainland Europe.
 

About the role

As the Senior Innovation Manager , you will spearhead the end-to-end innovation process—identifying consumer trends, developing new product ideas, and delivering winning innovations to market. You’ll work cross-functionally with insight, marketing, R&D and category teams to build a robust innovation pipeline that drives growth and strengthens our brand position in the competitive dairy landscape.

This role will be responsible for leading innovation across our drive brands , including the iconic kids’ brand Strings & Things , and our market-leading Irish brands Dairygold and Charleville , both of which are #1 in their categories in the Republic of Ireland. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring these brands remain innovative, relevant, and future-ready.

Key responsibilities

• Opportunity Identification: Proactively identify and evaluate emerging consumer needs, market gaps, technological advancements, and competitive activities within the UK dairy market to uncover unmet needs and whitespace opportunities.
• Idea Generation & Concept Development: Lead and facilitate ideation sessions, leveraging insights and resources to generate a robust pipeline of innovative product and process concepts
• Concept Validation & Feasibility: Collaborate closely with insight to design and execute research to assess consumer appeal and market potential of new concepts.
• Project Leadership & Management: Lead cross-functional project teams through all stages of the innovation process, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. Oversee gate process, timelines, and cross-functional alignment.
• Strategy Development & Execution: Develop and own the 3–5 year innovation pipeline aligned with brand strategy and business objectives.
• Continuous Improvement: Monitor performance of launched innovations and identify learnings for continuous improvement.
• Culture Building: Champion a culture of innovation within the organisation, encouraging creativity, experimentation, and continuous improvement.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders including R&D, Marketing, Insight, Category and Sales.

Qualifications and skills

•    Degree qualified  
•    5+ years’ experience in Innovation or NPD roles within FMCG
•    Curiosity & interest in consumer behaviour, motivations & consumer trends that will shape the future of food.  
•    Enterprising spirit – experience of identifying new revenue streams, launching new business models, or brands. 
•    Commercial mindset - ability to translate insights into future / new business growth opportunities (experience of managing P&Ls and delivering brand-led business impact).
•    Influence: Personal impact & ability to influence all levels of the organisation including Senior Stakeholders
•    Commitment to & demonstration of key behaviours:  Think Bigger, Prioritize the Priorities & Make it Happen, underpinned by our Kerry values.
 

Please note: We do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies where Kerry terms of business have not been signed. Additionally, we will not consider or agree to payment of any recruiter fee under these circumstances. This also applies to CVs or candidate profiles sent directly to any Kerry Hiring Managers.

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

Recruiter: #LI-SB1 
Posting Type: LI 

Requisition ID: 58641 
Position Type: FT Permanent 
Workplace Arrangement:   

About Kerry

Kerry Dairy Ireland is a vertically integrated Dairy Business that encompasses a number of divisions spanning from its Agribusiness (Kerry Dairy Farms) through to Dairy & Nutritional Ingredients & its Dairy Consumer Foods Business. With its strong Dairy heritage, world class sustainability credentials, a deep-rooted connection to its 3000 Farmers & milk suppliers, right through to its portfolio of household favourite Brands, Kerry Dairy are one of the World’s Leading Dairy Businesses, with a Revenue in excess of €1.3bn annually. 
The Dairy Consumer Foods division, is home to a number of the UK & Irelands favourite Dairy & Plant Based Brands (Strings & Things; PURE Dairy-Free; Dairygold, Charleville, Golden Cow, Coleraine, Low Low & Attack a Snak).  On top of this, we are the largest supplier of Private Label Dairy spreads in the UK & supply all major Retailers in the UK, Ireland as well as parts of mainland Europe.
 

About the role

As the Senior Innovation Manager , you will spearhead the end-to-end innovation process—identifying consumer trends, developing new product ideas, and delivering winning innovations to market. You’ll work cross-functionally with insight, marketing, R&D and category teams to build a robust innovation pipeline that drives growth and strengthens our brand position in the competitive dairy landscape.

This role will be responsible for leading innovation across our drive brands , including the iconic kids’ brand Strings & Things , and our market-leading Irish brands Dairygold and Charleville , both of which are #1 in their categories in the Republic of Ireland. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring these brands remain innovative, relevant, and future-ready.

Key responsibilities

• Opportunity Identification: Proactively identify and evaluate emerging consumer needs, market gaps, technological advancements, and competitive activities within the UK dairy market to uncover unmet needs and whitespace opportunities.
• Idea Generation & Concept Development: Lead and facilitate ideation sessions, leveraging insights and resources to generate a robust pipeline of innovative product and process concepts
• Concept Validation & Feasibility: Collaborate closely with insight to design and execute research to assess consumer appeal and market potential of new concepts.
• Project Leadership & Management: Lead cross-functional project teams through all stages of the innovation process, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. Oversee gate process, timelines, and cross-functional alignment.
• Strategy Development & Execution: Develop and own the 3–5 year innovation pipeline aligned with brand strategy and business objectives.
• Continuous Improvement: Monitor performance of launched innovations and identify learnings for continuous improvement.
• Culture Building: Champion a culture of innovation within the organisation, encouraging creativity, experimentation, and continuous improvement.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders including R&D, Marketing, Insight, Category and Sales.

Qualifications and skills

•    Degree qualified  
•    5+ years’ experience in Innovation or NPD roles within FMCG
•    Curiosity & interest in consumer behaviour, motivations & consumer trends that will shape the future of food.  
•    Enterprising spirit – experience of identifying new revenue streams, launching new business models, or brands. 
•    Commercial mindset - ability to translate insights into future / new business growth opportunities (experience of managing P&Ls and delivering brand-led business impact).
•    Influence: Personal impact & ability to influence all levels of the organisation including Senior Stakeholders
•    Commitment to & demonstration of key behaviours:  Think Bigger, Prioritize the Priorities & Make it Happen, underpinned by our Kerry values.
 

Please note: We do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies where Kerry terms of business have not been signed. Additionally, we will not consider or agree to payment of any recruiter fee under these circumstances. This also applies to CVs or candidate profiles sent directly to any Kerry Hiring Managers.

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

Recruiter: #LI-SB1 
Posting Type: LI 

The Company

Join an award-winning food innovator and lead exciting new product launches while working with a brand-new, purpose-built test kitchen and managing your own skilled team in a fast-growing business that's investing heavily in its future.

Overview:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a New Product Development (NPD) Manager to join a dynamic food manufacturer based in South Wales. The company has a strong track record of innovation with an ambitious pipeline of launches planned over the coming years, and is currently investing in state-of-the-art facilities to support future growth.

This role is ideal for a passionate foodie who enjoys working with ingredients and wants to be hands-on in developing both branded and own-label products from concept to launch.

Reporting directly to the Head of Commercial, you'll lead the end-to-end NPD process and manage a small, skilled team including a Packaging Technologist and an NPD Process Technician. Working cross-functionally with Commercial, Technical, Operations, and Marketing teams, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering innovation that meets both customer and commercial needs.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and manage the full NPD lifecycle, from initial concept through to market launch

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and successful project delivery

- Oversee and support the development of direct reports in packaging and process development roles

- Partner with National Account Managers and Brand teams to translate market insights into winning products

- Conduct market trend and competitor analysis to drive innovation and identify opportunities

- Manage critical paths, resources, and budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery

- Maximise use of the new test kitchen facility for creative development, trials, and presentations

- Support product trials, shelf-life testing, and internal/external product showcases

Requirements:

- Strong background in food NPD, ideally within dairy, spreads, or similar chilled categories

- Passion for food, ingredients, and innovation

- Proven experience managing the concept-to-launch process

- Skilled in leading and developing teams

- Excellent communication and project management skills

- Ability to work collaboratively across multiple functions and levels