Innovation Manager

3 weeks ago


UK, UK, United Kingdom Veritas Partners Ltd Full time

Innovation Manager – North London

Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits


About The Company:

Do you love food? Then you will love working here with this highly capable team. In the last 10 years this Group, who are market leaders in their sector, has seen outstanding year-on-year growth; so a real modern-day success story. Unlike many other businesses today they are even more versatile, focused and ambitious than ever before. Run as an autonomous business unit, they are part of a larger group, so career progression is inevitable for the right people.


Role Overview:

We are seeking an energetic and driven Innovation Manager to lead our product innovation initiatives. This role will focus on developing and delivering a robust pipeline of new product development (NPD) and enhanced product development (EPD), from ideation to launch. You will identify consumer-driven opportunities, drive cross-functional projects, and manage commercial outcomes to support business growth.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Own and manage the EPD product pipeline, identifying at-risk SKUs and driving renovations.
  • Generate and develop strong NPD concepts, crafting compelling proposals for consumer evaluation.
  • Scope new trends and opportunities, ensuring alignment with consumer insights and market needs.
  • Lead cross-functional project teams, acting as the project sponsor to drive execution and ensure timely delivery.
  • Conduct commercial analysis, manage P&Ls, and ensure concepts are commercially viable.
  • Develop product packaging, naming, and proposition to resonate with target audiences.
  • Build retailer-ready sell-in decks and support presentations to secure buy-in.


What We’re Looking For:

  • A passion for innovation and curiosity about trends, particularly within food and FMCG categories.
  • A positive, hands-on attitude with the tenacity to overcome challenges.
  • Strong interpersonal and influencing skills to bring teams and stakeholders on board.
  • Proven success in managing innovation projects from concept to launch within FMCG, ideally food-related.
  • A creative thinker with commercial acumen, capable of aligning innovation with business impact.


What You’ll Bring:

  • Demonstrated track record of delivering successful innovation projects.
  • Strong project management skills and the ability to navigate complex cross-functional processes.
  • Exceptional enthusiasm for driving new ideas and creating tangible results.


If you’re a motivated and strategic thinker ready to shape the future of food innovation, we’d love to hear from you

If you wish to apply for this Innovation Manager role, please click on the apply button with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Due to the high number of candidates applying who have visa requirements, we would like to provide advance notice that we are currently unable to progress with any candidate who does not have a full right to work in the UK without dependant or sponsorship requirements.

Not right for you? We have a vast portfolio of clients who are always looking for new talented and passionate individuals to join their teams. Let us know what you are looking for and we can help match you with your next career move.



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