Innovation Manager

**Innovation Manager**

**The Role**
At Greene King we are looking for an Innovation Manager to join our newly formed Innovation team and help lead innovation projects which drive sustainable growth and future proofing of the Greene King business. Joining Greene King at an exciting time of transformation,innovation here will include not only new pub propositions, but also new ideas, methods, sales channels, and ways of doing things in pub. This field-based role reports to the Brand Director and Innovation Lead and would suit a creatively minded collaboratorwho can bring together cross-functional teams to deliver innovative concepts.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Responsible for development and growth through compelling brand propositions suitable for the target audiences
- Work with Brand Directors across the business to identify key white space opportunities and develop new, innovative pub brand concepts to drive sustainable growth through new brand offerings
- Develop all elements of the proposition, creating the frameworks from which the Divisional Marketing teams can trade and evolve the offer on an on-going basis
- Ensure propositions include but are not limited to core offer (food, drink, entertainment, service and atmosphere) standards/ parameters, customer journey(s), design and environment, pricing strategy, people and service proposition
- Use disciplined project leadership to quickly get great results from cross-functional teams made up of Property, Finance, Divisional Teams and Food/Beverage experts

**About You**
To be successful in this role you will have previous experience in project managing innovation projects. Experience from the hospitality sector would be helpful but is not essential. In addition to your experience, you will demonstrate the following skills:

- Excellent relationship building skills across all levels
- Leadership skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams to deliver
- A creative and curious mindset with the ability to challenge the way things are done and identify opportunities to improve

**Who are we?**

At Greene King we are proud to be the country's leading pub retailer and brewer, running over 3000 pubs, restaurants and hotels in towns, villages and high streets across the England, Wales & Scotland.

**What's it like to work with us?**

It's our people that make us an incredible place to work. We have been through some changes, everything we do is underpinned by giving our teams the freedom to be themselves and own their success.

**We care** about embracing individuality and each other - Our pubs, Our environment, Our community and Our customers are the heart of Our Greene King.

**We take ownership** and give freedom to succeed - You will make great things happen and own the outcome, we encourage you to embrace and unleash your potential by thinking differently and doing the right thing.

**We win, learn and celebrate together** - Be ready to learn to learn from your mistakes but also to win and celebrate success as an individual and with your team

**What you can expect from us ?**
- Competitive salary and pension contribution scheme
- Up to 33% discount across all our sites for you and your friends and family
- 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) and the opportunity to buy additional days.
- Free onsite parking
- An employee advice and guidance service and the healthcare service, Best Doctors.
- As one of the industry's leading apprenticeship providers, we can offer training and development at any stage of your career, whatever step you decide to take

If this sounds like it could be you, then please apply