94 Innovation jobs in London
Remote FMCG Brand Manager - Innovation & Strategy
Posted 15 days ago
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You will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive brand strategies, identifying new market opportunities, and leading product innovation initiatives. This includes managing brand P&Ls, overseeing marketing campaigns, collaborating with cross-functional teams (R&D, Sales, Supply Chain), and ensuring consistent brand positioning across all touchpoints. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of the FMCG market, strong analytical skills, and a passion for building impactful brands.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement integrated brand strategies to drive market share, volume, and profitability.
- Lead the innovation pipeline, from concept generation and consumer insight gathering to product development and launch.
- Manage brand budgets, P&Ls, and forecasting, ensuring financial targets are met.
- Develop and execute compelling marketing and communication plans across digital and traditional channels.
- Conduct market analysis, competitor benchmarking, and consumer research to identify growth opportunities and unmet needs.
- Collaborate closely with R&D, sales, supply chain, and agency partners to ensure seamless execution of brand initiatives.
- Monitor brand performance and key metrics, providing regular reports and actionable insights.
- Ensure consistent brand messaging and visual identity across all consumer touchpoints.
- Stay abreast of FMCG industry trends, consumer behavior shifts, and competitive landscape.
- Mentor and inspire internal and external stakeholders to champion the brand vision.
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA is a plus.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in brand management within the FMCG industry.
- Proven track record of successfully launching new products and driving brand growth.
- Strong understanding of consumer insights, market research, and competitive analysis.
- Experience in managing marketing budgets and P&Ls.
- Proficiency with digital marketing strategies and social media engagement.
- Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and thrive in a remote work environment.
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities and experience managing cross-functional teams.
Lead Consultant - Digital Strategy & Innovation
Posted 20 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement transformative digital strategies that align with clients' long-term business objectives and market positioning.
- Lead client engagements focused on digital innovation, identifying new market opportunities, and developing disruptive business models.
- Advise senior executives on leveraging emerging technologies, including AI, advanced analytics, blockchain, and IoT, to drive business value.
- Conduct comprehensive market analyses, competitive intelligence, and trend forecasting to inform strategic recommendations.
- Design and oversee the implementation of digital transformation roadmaps, managing complex projects and ensuring successful outcomes.
- Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with C-suite stakeholders and key decision-makers across diverse industries.
- Facilitate strategic workshops, brainstorming sessions, and executive forums to foster collaboration and drive strategic alignment.
- Mentor and develop a team of talented consultants, cultivating expertise in digital strategy and innovation.
- Contribute to the firm's intellectual capital by developing new frameworks, methodologies, and thought leadership content.
- Drive business development activities, including proposal writing and client presentations, to secure new consulting engagements.
- Ensure the highest standards of quality, impact, and client satisfaction in all delivered projects.
- PhD or MBA from a top-tier business school, or equivalent experience.
- 10+ years of experience in management consulting, strategy, innovation, or a related field, with a significant focus on digital transformation.
- Demonstrated expertise in digital strategy formulation, technology trend analysis, and innovation management.
- Proven track record of successfully advising C-suite executives and leading large-scale digital initiatives.
- Deep understanding of emerging technologies and their strategic implications for business.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking capabilities.
- Outstanding executive-level communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- Strong leadership presence and the ability to inspire and influence diverse teams.
- Experience in managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects in a global context.
- Ability to thrive in a highly autonomous and remote work environment.
- Published work, speaking engagements at industry conferences, or contributions to leading business publications are highly valued.
Innovation Director
Posted 1 day ago
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Our client is a specialist design and innovation agency with a strong reputation in the FMCG space. Their team works across food, drink, personal care, and pet care, delivering everything from long-term product pipelines to go-to-market strategies.
They’re experts at finding the sweet spot between strategic rigour and creative thinking, partnering closely with clients to act as an extension of their team. The culture is collaborative, respectful, and flexible, with most people working remotely but coming together for key moments.
No two weeks look the same, but you’ll likely:
Lead workshops to unlock fresh thinking and new product ideas
Shape and deliver innovation strategies that drive commercial growth
️ Develop proposals, write briefs, and work closely with cross-functional teams
Translate trends and insights into actionable, future-proofed concepts
Innovation Manager
Posted 1 day ago
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Job Description: Innovation Manager – Pots & Co Ltd
About Us
Pots & Co is a fast-growing premium chilled desserts company on a mission to shake up the UK desserts aisle with indulgent, high-quality creations. As an SME with big ambitions, we pride ourselves on craft, creativity, and delivering desserts that feel special every time.
Role Overview
We are seeking an Innovation Manager to lead our pipeline of new products and packaging development. This role will sit at the heart of our growth, driving consumer-led innovation from concept to launch, ensuring we remain ahead of trends while staying true to our premium positioning.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end innovation process: concept generation, feasibility, trials, and launch.
- Translate consumer insights and market trends into commercially viable desserts.
- Manage innovation pipeline and stage-gate process, ensuring timely delivery.
- Partner with Operations, Technical, and Commercial teams to align on feasibility, quality, and cost targets.
- Build relationships with external suppliers and co-manufacturers for new ingredients, formats, and packaging.
- Support continuous improvement of existing ranges through product upgrades and seasonal launches.
Skills & Experience
- Degree in food science/ food technology or other related science discipline.
- Proven managerial experience of working within a product development team with food/ beverage environment.
- Proven track record in food innovation, ideally in chilled desserts or premium FMCG.
- Strong understanding of consumer trends, flavour profiles, and packaging formats.
- Project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple launches.
- Creative thinker with commercial acumen.
- Collaborative, hands-on, and comfortable in an entrepreneurial SME environment.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to shape the future of a growing premium brand.
- A creative, fast-paced environment where ideas quickly turn into reality.
- Competitive package and scope for career growth.
Innovation Director
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Our client is a specialist design and innovation agency with a strong reputation in the FMCG space. Their team works across food, drink, personal care, and pet care, delivering everything from long-term product pipelines to go-to-market strategies.
They’re experts at finding the sweet spot between strategic rigour and creative thinking, partnering closely with clients to act as an extension of their team. The culture is collaborative, respectful, and flexible, with most people working remotely but coming together for key moments.
No two weeks look the same, but you’ll likely:
Lead workshops to unlock fresh thinking and new product ideas
Shape and deliver innovation strategies that drive commercial growth
️ Develop proposals, write briefs, and work closely with cross-functional teams
Translate trends and insights into actionable, future-proofed concepts
Innovation Manager
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Job Description: Innovation Manager – Pots & Co Ltd
About Us
Pots & Co is a fast-growing premium chilled desserts company on a mission to shake up the UK desserts aisle with indulgent, high-quality creations. As an SME with big ambitions, we pride ourselves on craft, creativity, and delivering desserts that feel special every time.
Role Overview
We are seeking an Innovation Manager to lead our pipeline of new products and packaging development. This role will sit at the heart of our growth, driving consumer-led innovation from concept to launch, ensuring we remain ahead of trends while staying true to our premium positioning.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end innovation process: concept generation, feasibility, trials, and launch.
- Translate consumer insights and market trends into commercially viable desserts.
- Manage innovation pipeline and stage-gate process, ensuring timely delivery.
- Partner with Operations, Technical, and Commercial teams to align on feasibility, quality, and cost targets.
- Build relationships with external suppliers and co-manufacturers for new ingredients, formats, and packaging.
- Support continuous improvement of existing ranges through product upgrades and seasonal launches.
Skills & Experience
- Degree in food science/ food technology or other related science discipline.
- Proven managerial experience of working within a product development team with food/ beverage environment.
- Proven track record in food innovation, ideally in chilled desserts or premium FMCG.
- Strong understanding of consumer trends, flavour profiles, and packaging formats.
- Project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple launches.
- Creative thinker with commercial acumen.
- Collaborative, hands-on, and comfortable in an entrepreneurial SME environment.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to shape the future of a growing premium brand.
- A creative, fast-paced environment where ideas quickly turn into reality.
- Competitive package and scope for career growth.
Global Innovation Manager
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• Senior Global Innovation Manager - NPD
• £55,000–£5,000 + 15% bonus
• London | Hybrid 2 days in the office
Our client is a global consumer brand with creativity and innovation at the heart of their mission. They’re redefining what’s possible in personal care, developing products that truly make a difference for people everywhere. This role offers the chance to shape the next generation of their award-winning products and directly influence the company’s future growth. The Senior Innovation Manager will lead the full innovation lifecycle from white-space ideation to product launch, ensuring every new concept aligns with real consumer insights and delivers strong commercial results.
Role Highlights
- Drive the development of new products from concept to launch, grounded in data, insight and storytelling.
- Create clear project briefs defining design, pricing, packaging, and commercial metrics.
- Lead cross-functional collaboration with marketing, operations, design, and co-manufacturers to ensure seamless delivery.
- Own and manage project budgets and P&L, ensuring scalability and profitability.
- Present proposals and progress updates to senior leadership, influencing future innovation strategy.
You Will Need
- Proven success leading end-to-end innovation within FMCG or consumer goods.
- Expertise in shaping white-space opportunities, not just managing NPD timelines.
- Financial acumen and confidence in building and presenting P&Ls.
- Creative, strategic mindset with excellent organisational and influencing skills.
- Experience collaborating across global teams and managing multiple high-impact projects.
Why You’ll Love It
- £55k–£65k se + 15 % performance bonus
- Hybrid model (2 office days, 3 from home) with flexible hours
- 25 days’ holiday + option to buy/sell
- 2 Wellbeing days, 2 volunteering days, plus “work from anywhere” allowance (10 days per year)
- Pet-friendly office, free massages & early-finish Fridays
- Private medical cover, enhanced pension, life assurance & family policies
- Inclusive culture that celebrates authenticity, creativity and collaboration
Apply today to grow your career as a Senior Innovation Manager, NPD with a pioneering brand committed to equal opportunity and positive impact.
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all employees and job applicants. In line with the Equality Act 2010, we strive to create and maintain a working environment in which everyone can make the best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.
Due to a high number of applicants, we are only able to respond to successful candidates.
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Product Innovation Manager
Posted 1 day ago
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Salt has partnered with one of the UK's leading Entertainment and gaming companies creating some of Europe's most played retail and online games.
2026 is set to be a groundbreaking year for the business as they look to launched a range of brand new propositions and they are looking for an experienced Innovation Manager to own the intersection of commercial strategy, insights, and game mechanics. This role is involved in the end-to-end development of new products from concept to launch.
As the Product Innocation Manager, youll be tasked with crafting deeply resonant propositions requiring curiosity to understand what makes a new proposition or product work, and creativity to shape how users exerpience the proposition across every touchpoint.
The Innovation Manager must be comfortable with developing new ideas, responding to business needs, and navigating the business to execute effectively. As a core part of the businesses growth engine, this is a role that demands intellectual curiosity, commercial discipline, and passionate advocacy for both their customers and purpose.
Here are some key pieces of experience they are looking for:
- Strong commercial experience owning successful products, strategy, innovation and propositions within gaming or FMCG industries.
- Passion for interpreting and articulating numerical data, probability and analytics to drive decision making.
- Exceptional stakeholder management and storytelling skills. This is integral with regards to driving the performance of the products.
- Some familiarity with probabilistic game design or lottery/gaming mechanics preferable.
You'll be working 2 days per week from their central Watford office location and will receive a host of benefits including bonus, up to 8.5% pension contribution, 26 days holiday plus Bank Holiday and additional life days, wellness allowance and opt in private health and dental.
The role offers a genuinely exciting opportunity to impact some of the best known lottery based games in the UK and Europe, at an exciting inflection point for the business whilst working in a collaborative environment with a talented team.
If you're a Product Innovation Manager, Innovation Manager or Commercial/ Strategy Manager, passionate about building consumer products whilst positively impacting society then this could well be the role for you.
Please apply today for a confidential call to discuss the position in more detail.
Technology Innovation Manager
Posted 1 day ago
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Technology Innovation Manager
- Regulated Industry
- London 3 days per week
- £90,000-£120,000
We’re partnering with a leading organisation in the professional services sector to appoint a Technology Innovation Manager .
This is a newly opened role, designed for a technically strong and strategically minded professional to drive the scaling and adoption of AI and emerging technologies across a highly regulated environment.
As Technology Innovation Manager, you’ll sit at the intersection of innovation, architecture, and delivery — turning great ideas into scalable, real-world solutions.
Working closely with senior technology leaders (reporting to the CIO), you’ll oversee pilot programmes, evaluate emerging tools (including AI and automation platforms such as Microsoft Co-pilot), and shape the firm’s approach to digital innovation.
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys both hands-on solution architecture and strategic influence, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of AI and innovation initiatives from prototype through to firm-wide deployment.
- Collaborate with the CIO, Head of Data & Architecture, and Innovation teams to align technology solutions with business objectives.
- Act as the technical lead on AI and automation pilots, driving agile delivery and scalable adoption.
- Partner with vendors and internal teams to assess, implement, and integrate emerging technologies securely and effectively.
- Shape the innovation roadmap, establishing repeatable frameworks for experimentation and deployment.
- Ensure compliance with relevant data protection, governance, and security standards (e.g. ISO 27001, AI governance).
What We’re Looking For
- Strong technical grounding in AI, machine learning, and solution architecture.
- Experience implementing or scaling AI tools such as Copilot, LLM integrations, or automation platforms.
- Proven ability to deliver technology solutions in complex, regulated industries (legal, financial services, or similar).
- End-to-end solution architecture experience, from ideation to implementation.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills — able to translate tech into tangible business outcomes.
- Engineering or architectural background preferred.
- Vendor management and delivery oversight experience beneficial.
If you’re interested in this role and feel you fit the requirements, please apply to find out more.
Technology Innovation Manager
Product Innovation Manager
Posted 5 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.