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Innovation Director | Boutique Consultancy.

  • to £120,000
This multi-award-winning boutique consultancy, renowned for work across FMCG, manufacturing, and tech sectors in B2C, B2B, and D2C spaces. Their clients rely on them to drive growth and build their brands through strategic innovation. They offer end-to-end innovation services—from identifying opportunities using trends and data to developing ideas through workshops and refining concepts with fresh research.
  • The Role: Lead, Win, Grow

    As a Director, you’ll be at the forefront of winning new clients, leading impactful projects, and delivering exceptional work. You’ll ensure you achieve your financial and strategic goals, secure repeat business, and continue to attract exciting new clients. Your expertise will span the entire innovation process—from spotting opportunities to crafting ideas, facilitating workshops, writing product briefs, and collaborating with R&D and technical teams.

  • Key Responsibilities:

    – Client Acquisition & Management: Win new clients and maintain strong relationships with existing ones.

    – Project Leadership: Lead strategic innovation projects, ensuring high-quality delivery.

    – Hands-On Involvement: Engage in every aspect of the work, from idea generation to product development.

    – Team Collaboration: Work independently and as part of a small, global team of senior directors.

    – Expertise Utilisation: Leverage your expertise in trends, data, research, and concept development to drive successful outcomes.

    – Workshops & Sprints: Facilitate workshops and innovation sprints, ensuring productive and creative sessions.

    – Product Briefs & Prototyping: Develop detailed product briefs and oversee the refinement of product prototypes.

  • What they're Looking For:

    – Proven track record of winning and leading large-scale innovation projects.

    – Extensive experience in growing and nurturing client relationships.

    – Strong expertise in identifying market opportunities and developing innovative concepts.

    – Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a senior-level team.

    – Hands-on approach to all aspects of the innovation process.

  • Why Join Them?

    Join this dynamic, award-winning boutique consultancy where your expertise and drive will make a real impact. Work with diverse clients across exciting sectors and enjoy the autonomy and responsibility of a director-level role. You’ll be part of a Director Only team that inspires innovation, creates strategic routes forward, and brings concepts to life through rapid prototyping, commercialization, and digital collaboration.

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