227 Innovation Manager jobs in the United Kingdom
Innovation Manager
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Innovation Manager (Secondment - 9-12 Months)
Location: Warwick or London (The Strand) - 2 days per week in the office (hybrid working)
Contract type: Secondment / Fixed Term (9-12 months)
Working pattern: Full-time
About the role
Great Britain's electricity infrastructure is undergoing an ambitious, exciting and vital transformation. Together with industry, we are creating a cleaner, greener system-one that protects the planet and serves generations to come.
This role sits within the Engineering Services function of Strategic Infrastructure, which is responsible for three core remits: asset management, innovation, and technical publications. The team oversees major projects within huge portfolios, taking them from construction through to commissioning.
As Innovation Manager, you will play a key role in accelerating how these projects are delivered by focusing on ideation, brainstorming, and scaling solutions. You'll lead a team of four innovation engineers, working together to identify which solutions have the highest impact, test them, and embed them into the way projects are delivered-ensuring innovation drives efficiency, speed, and sustainability.
You'll be joining a leading UK energy company at the forefront of the nation's electricity infrastructure, helping to shape how major projects are delivered while supporting the energy transition.
About you
We're looking for someone entrepreneurial, creative, and collaborative-able to inspire ideas and turn them into real-world impact. Ideally, you will bring:
- Strong commercial, entrepreneurial, and problem-solving skills, with the resilience to navigate complex organisations.
- A deep understanding of current and emerging global energy trends.
- Technical expertise in grid technologies, experience or understanding of electrical transmission systems (onshore/offshore, AC/DC transmission).
- Experience managing innovation projects and scaling ideas into business cases.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
- Proven leadership experience, with the ability to lead and motivate teams while fostering an inclusive culture of belonging.
If you're passionate about innovation and the energy transition, we'd love to hear from you-you may be the perfect fit for this role, or another within the organisation.
What you'll do
As an Innovation Manager, you will:
- Lead and mentor a team of 4 innovation engineers, guiding their development and delivery.
- Run ideation and brainstorming sessions to generate and capture new solutions.
- Identify high-impact opportunities and prioritise solutions that accelerate project delivery.
- Scale innovation by moving ideas through discovery, prototyping, validation, and implementation.
- Track KPIs, share learnings, and report innovation outcomes to senior leadership.
- Support funding and business case development for innovative solutions.
- Collaborate with project delivery teams, cross-functional partners, and external organisations to test and deploy innovations.
- Build relationships with vendors, research institutes, and industry experts to bring in fresh ideas.
This is a fantastic opportunity for entrepreneurial leaders passionate about the decarbonisation of the energy industry to shape how the Engineering Services team within Strategic Infrastructure delivers the UK's most significant energy projects-by leading a team of innovators and turning ideas into scalable solutions that transform delivery.
Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Innovation Manager
Posted 4 days ago
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Innovation Manager (Secondment - 9-12 Months)
Location: Warwick or London (The Strand) - 2 days per week in the office (hybrid working)
Contract type: Secondment / Fixed Term (9-12 months)
Working pattern: Full-time
About the role
Great Britain's electricity infrastructure is undergoing an ambitious, exciting and vital transformation. Together with industry, we are creating a cleaner, greener system-one that protects the planet and serves generations to come.
This role sits within the Engineering Services function of Strategic Infrastructure, which is responsible for three core remits: asset management, innovation, and technical publications. The team oversees major projects within huge portfolios, taking them from construction through to commissioning.
As Innovation Manager, you will play a key role in accelerating how these projects are delivered by focusing on ideation, brainstorming, and scaling solutions. You'll lead a team of four innovation engineers, working together to identify which solutions have the highest impact, test them, and embed them into the way projects are delivered-ensuring innovation drives efficiency, speed, and sustainability.
You'll be joining a leading UK energy company at the forefront of the nation's electricity infrastructure, helping to shape how major projects are delivered while supporting the energy transition.
About you
We're looking for someone entrepreneurial, creative, and collaborative-able to inspire ideas and turn them into real-world impact. Ideally, you will bring:
- Strong commercial, entrepreneurial, and problem-solving skills, with the resilience to navigate complex organisations.
- A deep understanding of current and emerging global energy trends.
- Technical expertise in grid technologies, experience or understanding of electrical transmission systems (onshore/offshore, AC/DC transmission).
- Experience managing innovation projects and scaling ideas into business cases.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
- Proven leadership experience, with the ability to lead and motivate teams while fostering an inclusive culture of belonging.
If you're passionate about innovation and the energy transition, we'd love to hear from you-you may be the perfect fit for this role, or another within the organisation.
What you'll do
As an Innovation Manager, you will:
- Lead and mentor a team of 4 innovation engineers, guiding their development and delivery.
- Run ideation and brainstorming sessions to generate and capture new solutions.
- Identify high-impact opportunities and prioritise solutions that accelerate project delivery.
- Scale innovation by moving ideas through discovery, prototyping, validation, and implementation.
- Track KPIs, share learnings, and report innovation outcomes to senior leadership.
- Support funding and business case development for innovative solutions.
- Collaborate with project delivery teams, cross-functional partners, and external organisations to test and deploy innovations.
- Build relationships with vendors, research institutes, and industry experts to bring in fresh ideas.
This is a fantastic opportunity for entrepreneurial leaders passionate about the decarbonisation of the energy industry to shape how the Engineering Services team within Strategic Infrastructure delivers the UK's most significant energy projects-by leading a team of innovators and turning ideas into scalable solutions that transform delivery.
Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Innovation Manager
Posted 28 days ago
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Paragraf’s patented contamination-free deposition technology delivers game-changing opportunities for the commercialisation of graphene by allowing us to manufacture high-purity 2D graphene sheets at scale.
Paragraf is the first company in the world to mass produce graphene-based electronic devices using standard semiconductor processes. We not only specialise in the manufacture of high-purity graphene but also its seamless integration into ready to use products that can be quickly adopted by our customers and partners to support the advancement of their technologies.
At Paragraf we are committed to materially transforming electronics through the development of high-purity graphene products that will facilitate massive improvements in the performance of technologies across all aspects of life.
Founded as a spin out from Cambridge University in 2017 with the aim of transferring the technology from the academic lab into a commercial entity. Since then, we have grown from one site in Somersham, Cambridgeshire and three employees to a team of over 100 people and an additional production facility in Huntingdon as well as sales teams globally promoting Paragraf.
The Role
As Innovation Manager this role is key to the development and execution of activities to identify relevant and innovative opportunities for the Paragraf technology. Alongside the CTO, this role drives the identification of breakthrough technologies and emerging trends, ensuring the team is agile, alert and receptive to opportunities and leads the team to analyse their potential, acting as a catalyst for cross functional collaboration to assess feasibility and proof of concept and hand over onto Product and Development for commercialisation.
Key Tasks
- Work with the CTO to develop and drive the innovation roadmap ensuring it is aligned with business objectives and technology opportunities, providing key technical contributions to strategic decision making.
- Lead the delivery of Proof-of-concept devices and test vehicles for Paragraf’s graphene and other 2-Dimensional materials ensuring relevant emerging technologies become innovation pipelines.
- Lead the progression of the fundamental understanding of graphene in relation to current and future products, fostering a culture of curiosity and questioning, to support and inform the innovation roadmap.
- Provide technical expertise to support production or close to production device development and problem solving to help support informed and aligned decision making and progress.
- Develop the Innovation Team capability to deliver current and future devices as well as support wider team development through coaching and mentoring to promote and encourage personal and professional growth.
- Instigate, build and manage external relationships with both academic and commercial partners to identify collaboration or commercial opportunities which complement or inform the innovation roadmap
- Represent Paragraf at conferences and events in support of commercial and brand building activities to raise the profile of Paragraf technology and inspire new opportunities.
- Support and advise the IP strategy in collaboration with the IP and Legal teams to ensure the IP portfolio is robust and protects Paragraf’s IP comprehensively.
- Complete other duties commensurate with the role’s level as requested
Requirements
Education and Qualifications
- Educated to Advanced degree level in a materials or engineering discipline
- A relevant professional accreditation with an appropriate professional body
Experience
- Significant experience working at a team lead level in innovation, R&D, product development, or technology development, preferably in a start-up or high-growth deep tech environment.
- Demonstrated ability to manage uncertainty, drive innovation initiatives, and communicate across disciplines and engaging with colleagues across the business, working collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to demonstrate experience and application of exceptional strategic thinking, problem solving and project leadership skills.
- Proven track record in bringing complex technologies from concept to product
Skills and knowledge
- A strong grasp of complex technologies and the ability to understand potential concepts and applications and communicate those to others effectively.
- Ability to adapt and flex to manage rapid change in priorities and focus with a high tolerance for ambiguity.
- A passion and curiosity for new technology and the ability to engage others and build their enthusiasm.
- A strong understanding of the innovation lifecycle, from concept to commercialisation
Communication
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage a technical and non-technical audience
- Effectively communicate technical information and influence key stakeholders
- Ability to present information clearly and appropriately for the audience
Additional factors
- Respect and adherence to confidentiality and critical matters
- Responsible for ensuring a safe and healthy work environment by complying with company policies and processes and all relevant regulations including the use of PPE, as appropriate to the level and scope of the role. This includes participation in health and safety training and reporting of any potential hazards or breaches of safety protocols in the appropriate manner.
- Managers are also expected to contribute to and support the continuous improvement of health and safety practices, encouraging a proactive culture of awareness and prevention within the team.
- Willing to travel both domestically and internationally
- UK Driving licence
Benefits
At Paragraf we are constantly looking for new ways to support and reward our team. This is our current list of benefits, they are subject to change and review:
- Group Personal Pension Plan- Employer contribution 5%, Employee contribution minimum 4%
- Private health insurance on completion of probation
- Share Option scheme
- Death in service of 3 times salary and income protection on completion of probation
- 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the chance to ‘purchase’ up to 5 additional days each year
- Personal and Professional Development Plans and support
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Electric Vehicle Lease Scheme
- Payroll Giving scheme
Product Innovation Manager
Posted 8 days ago
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_Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential._
**Title and Summary**
Product Innovation Manager
Services is a key differentiator for Mastercard, providing cutting-edge services that help our customers grow. Focused on thinking big and scaling fast around the globe, this agile team is responsible for end-to-end solutions for a diverse global customer base. Centered on data-driven technologies and innovation, these services include consulting, loyalty and marketing programs, business experimentation, and data-driven information and risk management services.
Within Foundry, the Product Innovation Manager will be supporting the execution of new to market product development across core payments and services. Role responsibility including identification, execution, and in-market delivery of new products and solutions. The responsibilities will include execution of near-term opportunities that drive significant in year revenue and strategic differentiation for Mastercard, as well as scoping, identification, in-market testing of longer-term product concepts and solutions
Role
- Engage in idea generation for new to market products and solutions including workshop facilitation and collateral development.
- Contribute to developing product concepts and prototypes and independently own and deliver key tasks associated with it.
- Partner with Product & Engineering partners and our CX&D team on concept validation and market testing and independently own and deliver key tasks associated with it.
- Contribute/own business case development and planning for individual products.
- Own and deliver high quality collateral materials to facilitate internal decision making.
- Lead cross functional workshops and manage follow up actions to completion.
- Partner with CXD, Product and R&D teams by providing prioritized requirements.
- Work within a matrixed organization to influence and drive outcomes within tight timelines.
All About You
- In-depth understanding of payments acceptance ecosystem.
- Experience in the acquirer payments domain and/or in developing Stablecoin product propositions, within a Product Development, Product Management, or consulting roles.
- Strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong product development and management experience, including rapid opportunity identification, concept development, business model innovation, and in market testing of global products is preferred.
- Previous experience working in Payments innovation space delivering new to market value propositions.
- Critical thinker that is comfortable with technical details, and experience working with R&D teams.
- Flair in connecting people and ideas; ability to operate in a matrix environment.
- Right to work in the UK without restriction.
**Corporate Security Responsibility**
All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:
+ Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices;
+ Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
+ Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
+ Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.
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Our Purpose
Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, were helping build asustainableeconomy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactionssecure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set o.
Packaging Innovation Manager
Posted 15 days ago
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- Annual Salary: 50k - 60k
- Location: Burton Latimer, England, United Kingdom
- Job Type: Full-time, Fixed Term Contract
Join our dynamic R&D/Technical team as a Packaging Innovation Manager on a 9-month fixed-term contract. This role is pivotal in driving forward our packaging innovation projects and developing a robust packaging strategy that aligns with our sustainability goals and company strategy. We are open to considering candidates looking for relocation.
Day-to-Day of the Role:
- Lead the development and execution of transformational packaging innovations from concept to launch, collaborating closely with Marketing, Procurement, Suppliers, Product Development, Supply Chain, and Operations.
- Evaluate and test packaging prototypes to ensure they meet quality, cost, sustainability, and functional requirements.
- Plan, execute, and review factory trials for assigned projects.
- Develop a 5-year packaging strategy roadmap, ensuring alignment with brand strategy, product innovation, sustainability, and market trends.
- Contribute to shaping the packaging innovation program for our brands, leveraging experience from other brands and categories.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Strong knowledge of packaging materials, technologies, design best practices, and sustainability.
- Good understanding of the food manufacturing process and packaging machinery.
- Proficient in understanding commercials & P&L's.
- Insight into consumer, customer, channel, and business needs, as well as back-of-house operations and supply chain.
- Proven industry experience in packaging development, with a track record of implementing new packaging innovations in FMCG food or consumer goods.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and annual flexible benefits.
- Double-matched pension scheme (up to 12% from us).
- 25 days annual leave increasing with service.
- Annual salary review.
- Healthcare plan.
- Discounted Weetabix products.
- Continued investment in personal development.
- Option to purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave.
- Access to 24/7 counselling service.
- Flexible work opportunities.
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave.
- Additional time off for fertility treatment and neonatal care.
- Working parents support group.
- Fully stocked kitchens with our products.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities. We are also happy to discuss reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process to accommodate your needs.
To apply for this Packaging Innovation Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.
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NPD Innovation Manager
Posted 15 days ago
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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
Packaging Innovation Manager
Posted 15 days ago
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- Annual Salary: 50k - 60k
- Location: Burton Latimer, England, United Kingdom
- Job Type: Full-time, Fixed Term Contract
Join our dynamic R&D/Technical team as a Packaging Innovation Manager on a 9-month fixed-term contract. This role is pivotal in driving forward our packaging innovation projects and developing a robust packaging strategy that aligns with our sustainability goals and company strategy. We are open to considering candidates looking for relocation.
Day-to-Day of the Role:
- Lead the development and execution of transformational packaging innovations from concept to launch, collaborating closely with Marketing, Procurement, Suppliers, Product Development, Supply Chain, and Operations.
- Evaluate and test packaging prototypes to ensure they meet quality, cost, sustainability, and functional requirements.
- Plan, execute, and review factory trials for assigned projects.
- Develop a 5-year packaging strategy roadmap, ensuring alignment with brand strategy, product innovation, sustainability, and market trends.
- Contribute to shaping the packaging innovation program for our brands, leveraging experience from other brands and categories.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Strong knowledge of packaging materials, technologies, design best practices, and sustainability.
- Good understanding of the food manufacturing process and packaging machinery.
- Proficient in understanding commercials & P&L's.
- Insight into consumer, customer, channel, and business needs, as well as back-of-house operations and supply chain.
- Proven industry experience in packaging development, with a track record of implementing new packaging innovations in FMCG food or consumer goods.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and annual flexible benefits.
- Double-matched pension scheme (up to 12% from us).
- 25 days annual leave increasing with service.
- Annual salary review.
- Healthcare plan.
- Discounted Weetabix products.
- Continued investment in personal development.
- Option to purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave.
- Access to 24/7 counselling service.
- Flexible work opportunities.
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave.
- Additional time off for fertility treatment and neonatal care.
- Working parents support group.
- Fully stocked kitchens with our products.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities. We are also happy to discuss reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process to accommodate your needs.
To apply for this Packaging Innovation Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.
NPD Innovation Manager
Posted 15 days ago
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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