Junior Innovation Manager

Job Description

A collective energy and ambition. A place where you can make a real difference.

We’re a company that genuinely cares about our people, our products, our consumers and the environment.

Our unique, informal culture champions courage, determination and collaboration. Knowing we have an open and supportive team means each of us has the freedom to take responsibility and ownership. We have a shared passion to work hard, innovate and push boundaries.

United by the belief that when we strive for growth, anything is possible. While we might not be the largest company in our industry, we believe we can have the biggest impact because: Together We Have the Power to Win.

Are you a creative thinker with a passion for innovation? Do you have a knack for identifying consumer needs and transforming them into ground-breaking products?

Join us as a Junior Innovation Manager in London!

About Us: At Church & Dwight, innovation isn't just a buzzword; it's in our DNA. We thrive on generating new ideas and thinking outside the box while remaining strategically focused. Collaboration, entrepreneurial spirit, and a laser-like focus on consumer needs drive us to be industry leaders in personal care and beauty products.

The Role: As a Junior Innovation Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Head of Innovation to develop and commercialize new product concepts. Your primary responsibility will be to generate powerful consumer insights and transform them into winning products. Working closely with Marketing, R&D, Procurement, and other key partners, you will ensure the successful launch and performance of new products.

What You’ll Do:

• Innovation Strategy: Create and maintain a robust innovation strategy and pipeline for the next 3+ years.
• Consumer Insight & Exploration: Conduct research to deepen our understanding of consumer needs and identify new opportunities.
• Concept Development: Collaborate with Marketing and R&D to develop and validate new product concepts.
• Commercialisation: Lead the development of business cases and oversee project progress through to launch.
• Leadership & Management: Provide strong leadership throughout the development process, ensuring alignment with commercial goals.
• Trends: Stay ahead of market trends and competitors, leveraging the latest consumer research technologies.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience Requirement:

• 3-5 years of experience in a regional or international business, preferably within personal care and beauty sectors.
• Proven track record in NPD with measurable success.
• Strong understanding of consumer insights and their application in product development.
• Experience in managing research projects (qualitative and quantitative).
• Creative thinker with the ability to analyse data and recommend strategic decisions.
• Effective communicator, influencer, and team player with a 'can-do' attitude.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary with an annual bonus.

Comprehensive benefits package.

Opportunities for career growth and development.

Commitment to diversity and sustainability.

Ready to innovate with us? Apply now and be a part of a team that turns possibilities into realities!

For more information on our company, our brands and our culture visit us at http://www.churchdwight.co.uk/

When applying for a role and sending your cv, you understand that the Company will hold your personal data in relation to your prospective employment and will process that data for legitimate business reasons within the requirements of UK data protection laws currently in effect and as they become applicable, including the Data Protection Act 1998, the General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/679)) and any successor legislation. Candidate Privacy Notice.