Brand Innovation Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a leading consumer goods business. This role is ideal for someone with experience in brand, innovation, project, or account management who enjoys bringing new ideas to market and working cross-functionally to deliver business growth.

Client Details

A company in the FMCG industry located in Surrey

Description

• Lead end-to-end projects across business continuity, regulatory updates, product development, renovation, and innovation.
• Manage packaging and artwork changes resulting from regulatory, compliance, formulation, and fragrance updates.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance innovation and artwork processes.
• Support innovation launches from concept development through to market delivery.
• Develop recommendations and business cases to support decision-making and governance approvals.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including Commercial, Finance, Regulatory, Creative, and Operations.
• Identify consumer trends, market opportunities, and potential areas for growth through insights and analysis.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to overall business objectives.

Profile

We're looking for a proactive and commercially minded individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys managing multiple projects.

You will ideally have:

• A degree (or equivalent experience) and experience within Brand Management, Account Management, Innovation, Marketing, or a related field.
• Experience supporting or leading product launches, innovation projects, or commercial initiatives.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing abilities.
• A creative mindset with an appreciation for branding, packaging, and design.
• FMCG, consumer goods, or retail experience (preferred).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate insight into action.
• The ability to work effectively in a matrix organisation and manage competing priorities.

Job Offer

3-6 months contract / £250 - £300 P/D Hybrid Working