Innovation Consulting Director

3 days ago


London, UK, United Kingdom Nicholson Glover Full time

Innovation Consulting Director-Front End FMCG Innovation


Boutique Strategic Innovation Consultancy


Location: UK (Remote)


This multi-award-winning boutique consultancy, renowned for work across FMCG, manufacturing, and tech sectors in B2C, B2B, and D2C spaces. Their clients rely on them to drive growth and build their brands through strategic innovation. They offer end-to-end innovation services—from identifying opportunities using trends and data to developing ideas through workshops and refining concepts with fresh research.


Their services include:


- Concept Crafting: Developing innovative ideas and concepts.

- Rapid Prototyping: Quickly turning concepts into tangible prototypes.

- Strategy Development: Crafting strategic routes forward.

- Brand Positioning: Aligning strategies with brand identity.

- Brand Stretch & Building Innovation: Expanding and enhancing brand capabilities.

- Concept Development & Visualization: Bringing ideas to life visually.

- Commercialization & Operational Analysis: Ensuring concepts are commercially viable.

- Online Co-Creation & Digital Workshopping: Collaborating through digital platforms.


The Role: Lead, Win, and Grow.


As a Director, you'll be at the forefront of winning new clients, leading impactful projects, and delivering exceptional work. You'll ensure you achieve your financial and strategic goals, secure repeat business, and continue to attract exciting new clients. Your expertise will span the entire innovation process—from spotting opportunities to crafting ideas, facilitating workshops, writing product briefs, and collaborating with R&D and technical teams, in particular with CPG / FMCG product innovation.


Key Responsibilities:


- Client Acquisition & Management: Win new clients and maintain strong relationships with existing ones.

- Project Leadership: Lead strategic innovation projects, ensuring high-quality delivery.

- Hands-On Involvement: Engage in every aspect of the work, from idea generation to product development.

- Team Collaboration: Work independently and as part of a small, global team of senior directors.

- Expertise Utilisation: Leverage your expertise in trends, data, research, and concept development to drive successful outcomes.

- Workshops & Sprints: Facilitate workshops and innovation sprints, ensuring productive and creative sessions.

- Product Briefs & Prototyping: Develop detailed product briefs and oversee the refinement of product prototypes.


What they're Looking For:


- Proven track record of winning and leading large-scale Consumer PRODUCT innovation projects.

- Extensive experience in growing and nurturing client relationships.

- Strong expertise in identifying market opportunities and developing innovative concepts.

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a senior-level team.

- Hands-on approach to all aspects of the innovation process.


Why Join Them?


Join this dynamic, award-winning boutique consultancy where your expertise and drive will make a real impact. Work with diverse clients across exciting sectors and enjoy the autonomy and responsibility of a director-level role. You'll be part of a Director Only team that inspires innovation, creates strategic routes forward, and brings concepts to life through rapid prototyping, commercialization, and digital collaboration.


Ready to lead, win, and grow with them? Apply now and shape the future


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