Senior Innovation Manager
- Employer
- Vertex Resourcing
- Location
- Woking, Surrey
- Salary
- Competitive Salary & Extensive Benefits
- Closing date
- 9 Jun 2022
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- Business Sector
- Food & Drink
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Function
- Marketing, Other Job Function
Job Details
Established in 1938, with over 1000 restaurants in the UK, KFC is a billion-dollar brand loved by people globally. Their world-famous culture is centered around fun and recognition, and the company invests heavily in personal development, coaching, and providing equal opportunities.
This role sits within the newly formed 'Innovation Labs' team which is integral to shaping the future growth of KFC. Reporting to the Innovation director, you will form part of an award-winning team and be responsible for dreaming up Finger Lickin' products and ideas in the UK&I business.
Perks
- A very competitive reward and recognition scheme, including great annual bonus potential.
- You’ll have access to lots of wellbeing initiatives and programmes, including 5 recharge days a year.
- Fri-YAY finish – 1 pm finishes every Friday
- Access to coaching programmes and learning tools to better personal development.
Job Requirements
- A strong track record of innovation, ideally with food brands. You’ll be looking after all aspects of a product concept ranging from taste, texture, packaging, occasion, etc
- Be a team player and effective communicator. You will work collaboratively with stakeholders from across the business, including Retail & Advertising, Operations, and Supply Chain.
- Must be solution-focused, tenacious, and driven to succeed.
- A passionate foodie who can bring their brilliant ideas to life.
Company
Since its creation in 2006, Vertex Resourcing has become the go-to partner both for organisations in the Consumer Goods industry and individuals looking to further their career in this exciting space.
Recruiting a broad range of roles across Sales, Marketing, Category Management, Insight, MS&P, Finance, HR, NPD, Buying, Supply Chain and Digital, we’re renowned for our close relationships and high quality / low volume approach.
We typically represent individuals and handle recruitment assignments across a broad salary range from £40,000 through to £150,000 but we’re always happy to talk to those with needs outside of this.
We’re well known for our straight talking, frank and uncomplicated approach – we don’t do templates / “one size fits all” but provide an individual service to maximise exposure individuals and businesses alike.
We’re proud to work for some of the biggest names in Consumer Goods but equally to have helped many organisations at the start of their journey from innovator led start ups through to SMEs and VC buyouts.
Our high standards of professional conduct are reinforced and recognised by our status as a full member.
Interested in being a part of Vertex?.. We pride ourselves on what we give back to those who make us a success and recently placed in the Top 5 of "Hunted's Best UK Reward Structures"
If you'd like to talk further or find out more please get in touch!
- Telephone
- +442086144180
- Location
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Parc House
25-37 Cowleaze Road
Kingston Upon Thames
Surrey
KT2 6DZ
GB
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