tml Partners is partnering with a leading international FMCG organisation to appoint a Head of Consumer Innovation Strategy, a pivotal strategic role responsible for shaping the future innovation agenda across Europe. Reporting into the global innovation leadership team, this role will define and lead the European innovation strategy, identifying the most compelling growth opportunities and translating consumer insight into scalable innovation platforms. This position sits at the centre of the organisation’s growth strategy and will focus on building fewer, bigger, and more commercially impactful innovation bets across multiple European markets. You will work at the intersection of consumer insight, brand strategy, R&D and commercial teams to unlock new growth platforms and ensure innovation becomes a core driver of the company’s future success. What You’ll Own

Lead the development of the European innovation strategy, identifying priority growth platforms and defining the roadmap for future product and category expansion Build and manage a multi-year innovation pipeline, focusing on breakthrough opportunities and scalable platforms rather than incremental renovation Translate consumer insight, emerging trends and category shifts into commercially viable innovation propositions Partner closely with brand, R&D, insights and commercial teams to bring innovation from concept through to successful market launch Govern and prioritise the innovation pipeline, ensuring resources are focused on the opportunities with the greatest strategic and commercial impact Influence and align multiple European markets around a shared innovation agenda, ensuring strong adoption and execution Shape how innovation is approached across the organisation, balancing creative thinking with commercial discipline

What We’re Looking For

Experienced innovation leader from a consumer-facing brand environment, such as FMCG, consumer health, nutrition, food & beverage, or adjacent sectors Proven experience defining white-space opportunities and building multi-year innovation platforms Strong commercial and portfolio understanding, with experience prioritising innovation investments based on business impact Track record delivering breakthrough / platform innovation rather than purely incremental line extensions Experience working across multiple international markets, aligning regional teams behind a common innovation roadmap Strong consumer insight capability, translating trends and unmet needs into compelling propositions Highly collaborative leader comfortable influencing across complex matrix organisations without direct authority Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate effectively in environments with multiple opportunity spaces and ambiguity

Why Apply This is an opportunity to play a central role in shaping the future innovation agenda for a fast-growing international consumer brand. The role offers the chance to define European innovation strategy, build breakthrough growth platforms, and work at the forefront of evolving consumer trends. You will join a leadership team focused on driving the next phase of growth through bold, consumer-led innovation. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ tml Partners – A specialist marketing recruitment agency with over 30 years of experience sourcing marketing professionals. As we receive such a high volume of applications, regretfully, we are only able to respond to successful candidates. tml Partners is an equal opportunity employer and places a high value on the strength diverse talent brings. We are open to all talent and ensure all candidates receive equal consideration for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation, or any other attribute protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs. We wish you the best of luck with your search. #J-18808-Ljbffr