Innovation Project Manager – FMCG

Major Food Category

Salary: £50-60K plus car allowance, bonus, benefits package

TP435726

💥 Exceptional Opportunity with a Major UK FMCG Company

• Lead NPD & Innovation projects from concept through to post-launch, driving commercially viable solutions in a fast-paced FMCG environment
• Work directly with major customers to develop and shape innovative product ranges whilst managing P&L and commercial targets
• Lead cross-functional teams across Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing and R&D to deliver business-critical projects
• Hybrid working with flexibility to travel to customer sites and production facilities

Our client is a dynamic FMCG company operating in a large and complex food category. Known for its collaborative and pragmatic approach, the business prioritises delivery and commercial excellence whilst maintaining a strong focus on innovation. The company operates at pace, requiring teams to balance multiple priorities and work effectively across functions, and is committed to developing commercially-viable business solutions that meet customer needs and drive business growth.

This is an opportunity to join a team that values pragmatism, collaboration and results.

The company is now seeking an experienced Commercial Innovation Manager to lead NPD and EPD initiatives from initial concept through to post-launch review, working directly with customers to develop commercially viable product solutions. This is a highly-connected role, requiring you to balance the needs of multiple stakeholders whilst maintaining a pragmatic, delivery-focused approach in a fast-paced environment.

Initially a 6 month contract role, we’re looking for someone who can hit the ground running and is available quickly.

If you're a pragmatic, delivery-focused professional with FMCG product development experience and a passion for bringing innovative solutions to market, this role offers the opportunity to make a real impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading new and existing innovation/product development projects from concept to post-launch review, ensuring timely delivery against commercial objectives
• Supporting range development, product optimisation and innovation projects whilst maintaining compliance with food safety, legal and sustainability standards
• Working directly with customers to understand requirements and develop commercially viable product solutions that meet their needs
• Owning product costings and P&L accountability, delivering against agreed commercial targets for volume and value
• Acting as the key connector between Commercial, Marketing, Manufacturing and R&D teams, managing multiple stakeholder priorities effectively
• Conducting post-launch reviews to capture learnings and inform future product development activity
• Travelling to customer sites and production facilities to gather insights and build collaborative relationships

Skills & Experience Checklist

• Proven FMCG background with experience in Product Development or Commercial Innovation/NPD
• Ideally a Food Science/Food Tech qualification, and/or equivalent relevant experience
• Strong customer-facing experience with the ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships
• Commercial awareness with solid understanding of costings, P&L principles and financial management
• Pragmatic, collaborative and delivery-focused mindset with ability to operate effectively in ambiguous or sensitive environments
• Excellent cross-functional communication and project management skills

How to Apply

If you have the skills, experience, and drive to excel in this role, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply ASAP with your CV, highlighting your relevant experience and achievements to Adam Tarsh at