Innovation Manager

Weetabix

Innovation Manager identifying and delivering consumer-led innovation at Weetabix. Collaborating cross-functionally to drive brand growth, profitability, and market expansion in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeBurton Latimer • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in innovation and new product development within the fast-moving consumer goods sector, with a strong focus on consumer insights, market trends, and effective stakeholder engagement. Capable of building robust business cases and managing cross-functional projects through the Stage-Gate process to ensure successful product launches.

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Innovation ManagementStage-Gate ProcessBusiness Case DevelopmentConcept DevelopmentStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Consumer InsightsMarket Trends AnalysisProject ManagementFeasibility AssessmentCross-Functional CollaborationData-Driven Decision MakingConcept TestingProduct DevelopmentPricing StrategyLaunch Planning

Soft Skills

Highly OrganisedEffective CommunicationLeadershipGrowth MindsetTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Project Management Office (PMO)Collaboration Tools

Industry Keywords

Fast-Moving Consumer GoodsConsumer GoodsBrand StrategyCategory ExpansionCommercial Awareness

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify and deliver consumer-led innovation and renovation opportunities that drive brand growth, profitability and category expansion.
Use consumer insights, market trends, brand strategy and business needs to identify new opportunities, uncover gaps and spot emerging growth areas.
Own idea generation sessions and translate opportunities into clear, prioritised concepts aligned to brand and business strategy.
Build and manage a balanced innovation pipeline, ensuring strong alignment with commercial goals.
Develop consumer-focused concepts with clear, compelling benefits and defined propositions, including format, pricing and customer opportunity.
Test, refine and strengthen concepts using insight and cross-functional collaboration.
Conduct early feasibility assessments to determine viability and progression.
Create robust business cases supported by volume, sales, margin and cost assumptions.
Develop clear project briefs for technical, packaging, supply chain, procurement and capital teams, ensuring brand requirements are accurately represented.
Work with the Innovation Project Manager and cross-functional teams to manage governance and stage-gate processes.
Own projects through Stage Gate Three (Business Proposal stage) with accountability for business case delivery, product and packaging readiness, and customer planning.
Ensure products and packaging are fully ready for launch, with confirmed costs and supply plans in place.
Partner with Brand and Commercial teams to prepare launch plans, customer materials and success measures.
Apply post-launch insights to continuously improve future innovation projects.
Build partnerships with brand teams throughout the project lifecycle to ensure alignment and smooth handover.
Engage senior stakeholders at key decision points to resolve challenges and secure approvals.
Work with the Project Management Office (PMO) to track progress, manage risks and provide clear reporting.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in innovation, new product development, brand, or category roles within fast-moving consumer goods or consumer goods.
Understanding of Stage-Gate processes and cross-functional project delivery.
Commercial awareness with the ability to build business cases and assess concept viability.
Experience in concept development, testing, and refinement using data and insights.
Effective stakeholder engagement and cross-functional project leadership.
Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Growth mindset with a commitment to continuous learning.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary & Annual Flexible benefits
Annual bonus
Double-matched pension scheme (up to 12% from us)
25 days annual leave increasing with service
Annual Salary review
Healthcare plan
Discounted Weetabix products
Continued investment in your personal development
Freedom of Flexible Work Opportunities
Enhanced Maternity / Paternity / Adoption Leave
Additional Time Off for Fertility Treatment and Neonatal Care
Working Parents Support Group
Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products