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2026 MUFG UK Summer Internship Programme: Technology Innovation Management
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Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the worldu2019s leading financial groups. Across the globe, weu2019re 150,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.
With a vision to be the worldu2019s most trusted financial group, itu2019s part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.
Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.
**Technology Innovation Management is the Office of COO within Technology which is responsible for efficient operations of the Technology department in EMEA. The team plays a key role in supporting leadership deliver strategic and operational priorities with oversight of initiatives impacting over 1,500 technology professionals. This includes leading programmes that promote inclusion and diversity, as well as shaping the future of technology talent through workforce planning, skills development and engagement. Collaborating closely with business pillars and regional offices across EMEA, the team serves as a central hub for business management, with a strong focus on enhancing execution and driving alignment with MUFGu2019s broader technology strategy.**
**Applications close on 4 January 2026.** **To learn more about our programmes and how to apply, please visit our website:** ** **.**
**Who We Are**
We are MUFG. With over 360 years of heritage and more than 150,000 employees in 40 countries, weu2019ve grown to become one of the top ten banks in the world.
Combining our global network and financial strength with a dedication to becoming the world's most trusted financial group, we pride ourselves on exceeding client expectations and building long-term relationships. We support our clients and protect their interests with the highest levels of professionalism and expertise, while also serving society and fostering a sustainable vision for growth.
Weu2019re looking for ambitious, driven individuals to join our team, and help us to become the worldu2019s most trusted financial group. With graduate schemes and internships available around the world, you will have the opportunity to learn from some of the best experts in the industry.
**Our Business Areas**
Our securities business offer a comprehensive product suite to clients around the world through five key business lines in the primary and secondary markets: capital markets, credit, rates, equities, and structured products.
Our commercial banking arm is a leading corporate lending bank offering an intensive range of services from Project Finance & Syndicated Loans through to Transaction Banking & Asset Finance.
By joining MUFG, youu2019ll have the opportunity to enhance your financial expertise and become part of a truly international organisation.
With our global reach and collaborative culture, you have the opportunity to create a brighter future at MUFG
**What to Expect**
Our ten week Summer Internship programme is designed to provide you with a unique insight into banking. Starting off with a week of technical training, youu2019ll gain a deep understanding of our products and markets. Then armed with this knowledge, you will then join our Technology Innovation Management Team
As part of a select intake, you will have the opportunity to learn from some of the best professionals in the industry and will be allocated a buddy to make sure you have all the support to get the most out of the summer internship. Our Summer Internship Programme acts as a pipeline for our full time Analyst programme and a successful summer intern may receive an offer to join our full time Analyst Programme the following year.
**Join Our Team**
We look for talented, motivated and ambitious people who will be able to help drive our business forward. Successful candidates will:
have a strong interest in financial markets and technology
be a self-starter and alert for opportunities
have excellent communication & interpersonal skills to be able to interact with key stakeholders
have high levels of motivation and integrity
Have excellent attention to detail and accuracy
be innovative and have the ability to generate new and creative ideas
be in their penultimate year of study
We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.
MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership.
We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.
At MUFG, our colleagues are our greatest assets. Our Culture Principles provide a roadmap for how each of our colleagues must think and act to become more client-obsessed, inclusive and innovative. They reflect who we are, who we want to be and what we expect from one another. We are excited to see you take the next step in exploring a career with us and encourage you to spend more time reviewing them!
**Our Culture Principles**
Client Centric
People Focused
Listen Up. Speak Up.
Innovate & Simplify
Own & Execute
2026 MUFG UK Summer Internship Programme: Technology Innovation Management
Posted 11 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the worldu2019s leading financial groups. Across the globe, weu2019re 150,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.
With a vision to be the worldu2019s most trusted financial group, itu2019s part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.
Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.
**Technology Innovation Management is the Office of COO within Technology which is responsible for efficient operations of the Technology department in EMEA. The team plays a key role in supporting leadership deliver strategic and operational priorities with oversight of initiatives impacting over 1,500 technology professionals. This includes leading programmes that promote inclusion and diversity, as well as shaping the future of technology talent through workforce planning, skills development and engagement. Collaborating closely with business pillars and regional offices across EMEA, the team serves as a central hub for business management, with a strong focus on enhancing execution and driving alignment with MUFGu2019s broader technology strategy.**
**Applications close on 4 January 2026.** **To learn more about our programmes and how to apply, please visit our website:** ** **.**
**Who We Are**
We are MUFG. With over 360 years of heritage and more than 150,000 employees in 40 countries, weu2019ve grown to become one of the top ten banks in the world.
Combining our global network and financial strength with a dedication to becoming the world's most trusted financial group, we pride ourselves on exceeding client expectations and building long-term relationships. We support our clients and protect their interests with the highest levels of professionalism and expertise, while also serving society and fostering a sustainable vision for growth.
Weu2019re looking for ambitious, driven individuals to join our team, and help us to become the worldu2019s most trusted financial group. With graduate schemes and internships available around the world, you will have the opportunity to learn from some of the best experts in the industry.
**Our Business Areas**
Our securities business offer a comprehensive product suite to clients around the world through five key business lines in the primary and secondary markets: capital markets, credit, rates, equities, and structured products.
Our commercial banking arm is a leading corporate lending bank offering an intensive range of services from Project Finance & Syndicated Loans through to Transaction Banking & Asset Finance.
By joining MUFG, youu2019ll have the opportunity to enhance your financial expertise and become part of a truly international organisation.
With our global reach and collaborative culture, you have the opportunity to create a brighter future at MUFG
**What to Expect**
Our ten week Summer Internship programme is designed to provide you with a unique insight into banking. Starting off with a week of technical training, youu2019ll gain a deep understanding of our products and markets. Then armed with this knowledge, you will then join our Technology Innovation Management Team
As part of a select intake, you will have the opportunity to learn from some of the best professionals in the industry and will be allocated a buddy to make sure you have all the support to get the most out of the summer internship. Our Summer Internship Programme acts as a pipeline for our full time Analyst programme and a successful summer intern may receive an offer to join our full time Analyst Programme the following year.
**Join Our Team**
We look for talented, motivated and ambitious people who will be able to help drive our business forward. Successful candidates will:
have a strong interest in financial markets and technology
be a self-starter and alert for opportunities
have excellent communication & interpersonal skills to be able to interact with key stakeholders
have high levels of motivation and integrity
Have excellent attention to detail and accuracy
be innovative and have the ability to generate new and creative ideas
be in their penultimate year of study
We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.
MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership.
We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.
At MUFG, our colleagues are our greatest assets. Our Culture Principles provide a roadmap for how each of our colleagues must think and act to become more client-obsessed, inclusive and innovative. They reflect who we are, who we want to be and what we expect from one another. We are excited to see you take the next step in exploring a career with us and encourage you to spend more time reviewing them!
**Our Culture Principles**
Client Centric
People Focused
Listen Up. Speak Up.
Innovate & Simplify
Own & Execute
2026 MUFG UK Summer Internship Programme: Technology Innovation Management

Posted 11 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world's leading financial groups. Across the globe, we're 150,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.
With a vision to be the world's most trusted financial group, it's part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.
Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.
**Technology Innovation Management is the Office of COO within Technology which is responsible for efficient operations of the Technology department in EMEA. The team plays a key role in supporting leadership deliver strategic and operational priorities with oversight of initiatives impacting over 1,500 technology professionals. This includes leading programmes that promote inclusion and diversity, as well as shaping the future of technology talent through workforce planning, skills development and engagement. Collaborating closely with business pillars and regional offices across EMEA, the team serves as a central hub for business management, with a strong focus on enhancing execution and driving alignment with MUFG's broader technology strategy.**
**Applications close on 4 January 2026.** **To learn more about our programmes and how to apply, please visit our website:** ** **.**
**Who We Are**
We are MUFG. With over 360 years of heritage and more than 150,000 employees in 40 countries, we've grown to become one of the top ten banks in the world.
Combining our global network and financial strength with a dedication to becoming the world's most trusted financial group, we pride ourselves on exceeding client expectations and building long-term relationships. We support our clients and protect their interests with the highest levels of professionalism and expertise, while also serving society and fostering a sustainable vision for growth.
We're looking for ambitious, driven individuals to join our team, and help us to become the world's most trusted financial group. With graduate schemes and internships available around the world, you will have the opportunity to learn from some of the best experts in the industry.
**Our Business Areas**
Our securities business offer a comprehensive product suite to clients around the world through five key business lines in the primary and secondary markets: capital markets, credit, rates, equities, and structured products.
Our commercial banking arm is a leading corporate lending bank offering an intensive range of services from Project Finance & Syndicated Loans through to Transaction Banking & Asset Finance.
By joining MUFG, you'll have the opportunity to enhance your financial expertise and become part of a truly international organisation.
With our global reach and collaborative culture, you have the opportunity to create a brighter future at MUFG
**What to Expect**
Our ten week Summer Internship programme is designed to provide you with a unique insight into banking. Starting off with a week of technical training, you'll gain a deep understanding of our products and markets. Then armed with this knowledge, you will then join our Technology Innovation Management Team
As part of a select intake, you will have the opportunity to learn from some of the best professionals in the industry and will be allocated a buddy to make sure you have all the support to get the most out of the summer internship. Our Summer Internship Programme acts as a pipeline for our full time Analyst programme and a successful summer intern may receive an offer to join our full time Analyst Programme the following year.
**Join Our Team**
We look for talented, motivated and ambitious people who will be able to help drive our business forward. Successful candidates will:
- have a strong interest in financial markets and technology
- be a self-starter and alert for opportunities
- have excellent communication & interpersonal skills to be able to interact with key stakeholders
- have high levels of motivation and integrity
- Have excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- be innovative and have the ability to generate new and creative ideas
- be in their penultimate year of study
We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.
MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership.
We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.
At MUFG, our colleagues are our greatest assets. Our Culture Principles provide a roadmap for how each of our colleagues must think and act to become more client-obsessed, inclusive and innovative. They reflect who we are, who we want to be and what we expect from one another. We are excited to see you take the next step in exploring a career with us and encourage you to spend more time reviewing them!
**Our Culture Principles**
+ Client Centric
+ People Focused
+ Listen Up. Speak Up.
+ Innovate & Simplify
+ Own & Execute
Innovation Manager
Posted 5 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 Developer
Posted 15 days ago
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Adecco 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.
Are you ready to be a driving force in the energy sector? Our client is seeking a passionate and talented Innovation Developer to join their dynamic Innovation Team! This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, primarily remotely, while contributing to groundbreaking projects that shape the future of sustainable energy.
Role: Innovation Developer
Duration: 6 Months
Location: Windsor - Hybrid (1 day a month in office)
Rate: Competitive via Umbrella
Role Overview:
As an Innovation Developer, you will transform visionary ideas into tangible prototypes and proof of concepts (POCs) using cutting-edge AI and full-stack technologies. Your role will be pivotal in bridging the gap between theoretical innovation and practical application, ensuring reliable, testable products that align with strategic initiatives in renewable energy and smart technology solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- POC Development & Prototyping: Craft robust, scalable prototypes and POCs showcasing the value of new ideas, integrating AI with front-end and back-end systems.
- AI & Machine Learning Implementation: Design and deploy AI/ML models to extract insights from energy data and enhance customer experience.
- Full-Stack Development: Architect end-to-end solutions, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance across the tech stack.
- Technical Innovation: Leverage technologies like large language models, computer vision, and predictive analytics to tackle complex challenges.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with Innovation Designers to align technical development with design concepts and business goals.
- Agile Methodology : Employ agile practices for high-quality code production and iterative feedback.
- Cloud and DevOps Implementation: Manage applications in cloud environments (AWS/Azure) and enhance deployment efficiency with CI/CD pipelines.
- Design Skills Application: Contribute to user interface and experience aspects, focusing on intuitive AI interactions and data visualizations.
- Knowledge Sharing: Mentor team members in emerging AI technologies and modern development practices.
- Stakeholder Interaction: Collaborate with stakeholders to refine requirements and validate technical aspects of innovations.
Skills & Experience:
- Extensive experience as a full-stack developer with proficiency in multiple languages and technologies, particularly in AI engineering.
- Hands-on experience with advanced technologies such as large language models (LLMs), computer vision, and data science.
- Strong background in innovation and POC development, with a focus on idea generation rather than product management.
- Experience in startups or small businesses, adept at navigating agile environments and collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
- Familiarity with cloud technologies is advantageous; mobile development experience is a plus!
Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered.
Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.
Innovation Manager
Posted 5 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 Developer
Posted 15 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Adecco 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.
Are you ready to be a driving force in the energy sector? Our client is seeking a passionate and talented Innovation Developer to join their dynamic Innovation Team! This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, primarily remotely, while contributing to groundbreaking projects that shape the future of sustainable energy.
Role: Innovation Developer
Duration: 6 Months
Location: Windsor - Hybrid (1 day a month in office)
Rate: Competitive via Umbrella
Role Overview:
As an Innovation Developer, you will transform visionary ideas into tangible prototypes and proof of concepts (POCs) using cutting-edge AI and full-stack technologies. Your role will be pivotal in bridging the gap between theoretical innovation and practical application, ensuring reliable, testable products that align with strategic initiatives in renewable energy and smart technology solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- POC Development & Prototyping: Craft robust, scalable prototypes and POCs showcasing the value of new ideas, integrating AI with front-end and back-end systems.
- AI & Machine Learning Implementation: Design and deploy AI/ML models to extract insights from energy data and enhance customer experience.
- Full-Stack Development: Architect end-to-end solutions, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance across the tech stack.
- Technical Innovation: Leverage technologies like large language models, computer vision, and predictive analytics to tackle complex challenges.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with Innovation Designers to align technical development with design concepts and business goals.
- Agile Methodology : Employ agile practices for high-quality code production and iterative feedback.
- Cloud and DevOps Implementation: Manage applications in cloud environments (AWS/Azure) and enhance deployment efficiency with CI/CD pipelines.
- Design Skills Application: Contribute to user interface and experience aspects, focusing on intuitive AI interactions and data visualizations.
- Knowledge Sharing: Mentor team members in emerging AI technologies and modern development practices.
- Stakeholder Interaction: Collaborate with stakeholders to refine requirements and validate technical aspects of innovations.
Skills & Experience:
- Extensive experience as a full-stack developer with proficiency in multiple languages and technologies, particularly in AI engineering.
- Hands-on experience with advanced technologies such as large language models (LLMs), computer vision, and data science.
- Strong background in innovation and POC development, with a focus on idea generation rather than product management.
- Experience in startups or small businesses, adept at navigating agile environments and collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
- Familiarity with cloud technologies is advantageous; mobile development experience is a plus!
Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered.
Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.
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Innovation Technologist

Posted 26 days ago
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**Are You Ready to Make an Impact at RSSL?**
**Join Our Mission to Transform Lives Through Science, Innovation and Collaboration**
At Reading Scientific Services Ltd (RSSL), we lead the way in scientific analysis, research, consultancy, and training. We provide services to the food, pharmaceutical, and consumer goods industries, as well as our parent company, Mondelez International. RSSL is dedicated to delivering world-class scientific solutions and outstanding customer service.
Recognised for our excellence, we were awarded CRO of the Year at the 2023 OBN Awards, adding to our previous accolades Employer of the Year, Enlightened Employer and Women in Business.
If you are passionate about driving innovation and making a real impact, RSSL is the place for you!
**Purpose:**
In RSSL we are customer focused, science led and results driven. The RSSL Product and Ingredient Innovation department (PII) carries out product development, ingredient evaluation and taste optimisation for a variety of food, pharmaceutical and health care companies and supports Mondelez research and innovation.
The role of Innovation Technologist is to be responsible for carrying out practical work to support project managers to help solve problems associated with the formulation of new food products, application of ingredients and development of novel food processing techniques.
Training support for junior members of the team and administrative support will be expected. Client contact and administrative support for laboratory management will also be required.
**Primary Accountabilities / Responsibilities:**
**Technical**
+ Manage allocated work tracks within internal projects or small external projects. To include planning practical work, hosting review meetings, providing project updates/client communication.
+ Maintain accurate records of practical work, report findings, make recommendations and contribute to decision making
+ Organise and execute pilot plant and scale up trials and host clients/stakeholders when required
+ Contribute to/prepare high quality final reports and presentations for internal stakeholders and external clients as appropriate
+ Become proficient in a wide range of food and beverage formulations
+ Travel to other sites to assist with sample production and demonstrate technical expertise
**Communication & Influence**
+ Create/maintain credible relationships with new/existing clients
+ Participate in internal stakeholder and external client meetings as required
+ Deliver presentations as required to team members, stakeholders/clients and as requested at forums etc.
**Leadership and Supervision**
+ Plan own work effectively
+ Supervise and train junior members of the team on formulations and equipment
**QEHS**
+ Work to the highest standards of safety and quality by ensuring that appropriate risk assessments, SOPs and COSHH's are understood and followed.
+ Become the EHS rep for the team and attend the EHS rep monthly meetings and feedback to the PII team, be responsible for reporting incidents on Enablon, carry out weekly safety inspections and provide local safety inductions where required
+ Write SOPs for new equipment and the generate Risk Assessments and COSHH
+ Complete assigned quality actions in a timely manner
+ Maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment in accordance with Health and Safety policies and procedures
+ Ensure training records are accurate.
**Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Language Requirements:**
+ Bachelor or Master Degree in Food Science & Nutrition, Food Technology or Engineering
+ Experience of product development and formulation together with an understanding of food manufacture and related disciplines
+ Accountable, honest, hardworking and able to work efficiently in a team
+ Flexible and adaptable to meet customer/business requirements.
+ Meticulous attention to detail and an ability
+ Good written and verbal communication skills.
+ Self motivated, enthusiastic and quick to learn.
+ Able to organise own work to maximise output
+ Well organized and capable of working on multiple activities concurrently.
+ Computer literate in standard MS office applications
+ Practical experience in a development kitchen
+ Knowledge of food ingredients
+ English fluency (written and spoken)
**More about this role**
In return for your commitment, drive and enthusiasm, we offer an attractive benefits package within a highly successful international business that offers financial rewards and resources, including:
+ Opportunities to learn and develop
+ Performance Related Bonus scheme
+ Contributory pension (between 8% to 11% employer contribution)
+ Life assurance
+ 27 days holiday allowance (possibility to buy 5 extra days) + bank holidays
+ Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
+ A flexible benefits programme (Gym discounts, private health insurance, restaurant discounts, etc).
No Relocation support available
**Business Unit Summary**
Reading Scientific Services Ltd (RSSL) is a cutting-edge contract research organisation (CRO), providing research, analysis and consultancy to the food, consumer goods and life science sectors. Whether we are creating new products, validating medicines or solving investigations, we take pride in being a leader in our field, serving clients from across 70 countries. Enriched by our parent company, Mondelēz International, our team are committed to transforming lives through science, innovation and collaboration.
**Curious about us and want to learn more?**
**Please explore** : Website ( YouTube LinkedIn ( Glassdoor
RSSL is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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**Job Type**
Regular
Product development
Science & Engineering
At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about.
We have a rich portfolio of strong brands - both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum
Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast.
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Mondelez Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact for assistance.
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