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United Biscuits client profile

Innovation Manager

FMCG

Uxbridge

Temp

Updated July 27, 2008

Innovation has been identified as a key strategic growth driver for United Biscuits, so new products are required to meet these needs and to get ahead of consumers and competitors. This business will offer the successful candidate a fantastic opportunity to join this exciting team where you will be developing and managing innovation projects at different stages of the cycle and contributing to the innovations funnel by bringing new ideas to life through the understanding of both current and future consumer and customer needs. The role would require you to be available ASAP with the potential to join the business on a longer term basis.

Who we're looking for
You will ideally come from an innovations background or brand management role with keen interest and track record working on innovation / NPD projects.
• You will be comfortable working cross functionally with strong interpersonal skills to champion projects and evidence of successful stakeholder management in a large organisation would be highly desirable
• Broad experience in a commercial environment is required for this role and good financial management skills.
• Good understanding of marketing practices, product development and manufacturing.
• Strong interpersonal skills are necessary to champion projects - evidence of successful stakeholder management in a large organisation is highly desirable.

About our client
United Biscuits are one of the UK's leading snack food companies. We are responsible for market leading brands such as McVities, Jaffa Cakes, Jacob's, McCoys, KP Nuts and Hula Hoops.

What's on offer
£45,000

Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on 01932 264 000. Job Ref: 12989659
Your application will be sent to Adam Cole.