Responsibilities

• Identify and develop consumer-led propositions that deliver category growth and commercial value, using deep knowledge of consumers, brands, and market trends
• Lead the end-to-end innovation process, from idea generation through Stage Gate, ensuring projects are insight-driven and commercially viable
• Create compelling concepts for research and consumer testing, translating insights into actionable product ideas
• Build robust business cases for new product development, including financial modelling and risk assessment
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Brand Marketing, Research & Insights, Product Development, Category Management, Shopper Marketing and Commercial teams
• Manage timelines and budgets for innovation projects, ensuring delivery against agreed milestones
• Influence senior stakeholders and secure buy-in for innovation proposals, presenting clear and persuasive recommendations
• Monitor market performance of launched products and identify opportunities for optimisation and future growth
• Work closely with Intersnack Group colleagues across Europe to share best practice and align on innovation objectives

Requirements

• Significant experience in FMCG innovation or marketing, ideally within the food industry
• Proven track record of launching successful, insight-led products that deliver commercial results
• Strong understanding of consumer research, category dynamics and brand growth strategies
• Experience managing complex projects through Stage Gate processes
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to engage senior leaders
• Strong financial acumen and ability to build commercially sound business cases

Preferred

• Highly competent in PowerPoint and Excel; experience with Nielsen Answers and Kantar WorldPanel Online is advantageous

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary, annual salary review and annual bonus opportunity (target 7.5%), plus KP Pension Plan with up to 7% matched contributions and £6,000 car allowance
• 25 days holiday, with the option to buy up to five additional days, plus additional holiday after five years’ service
• Comprehensive healthcare including Single Cover Private Healthcare, Health Cash Plan, Digital GP and Employee Assistance Programme
• Electric Vehicle Car Scheme, supporting more sustainable and cost-effective travel
• KP4ME benefits platform with discounts, cashback and wellbeing support
• Enhanced family-friendly policies to support colleagues at every stage of life