Join our team and be part of a company that truly lives its values. With our expertise and commitment to innovation, we aim to build trust and make health and wellness accessible to all. By fostering inclusivity and care, we work collaboratively to improve the well-being of our colleagues, customers, and communities. At H&B, we're on an exciting journey to revolutionise wellness through pioneering products and services. As we expand our technical capabilities, we need a visionary leader to drive innovation, ensuring our products are cutting-edge, safe, and compliant. If you have a passion for technical excellence, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are ready to make a real impact, this is the role for you As the Head of Technical Innovation, you will lead our core product technical team, spearheading the strategy for innovation and ensuring that our products not only meet H&B standards but exceed expectations. Reporting to the Group Head of Product Integrity, you will work at the forefront of new product development, supplier management, and technical excellence, making a tangible difference in the wellness industry. This is a permanent, hybrid (2 days per week office presence) role based in Nuneaton, London can also be considered on a hybrid basis with some travel required to Nuneaton. The Role: Key Responsibilities Develop and execute a strategic vision for technical innovation, enhancing existing products and packaging solutions. Work closely with Product Development teams to successfully introduce new products, ensuring a seamless concept-to-launch process. Manage a comprehensive product development activity plan, aligning it with category strategies and business objectives. Lead, mentor, and develop the Product Technical Managers, fostering a high-performance team with strong technical expertise. Drive data-led decision-making, leveraging insights across manufacturing, distribution, and consumer engagement. Identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements while maintaining H&B's reputation for quality and compliance. Oversee supplier assessments, product testing, and compliance checks, minimising risk and ensuring regulatory alignment. Embed sustainability within the innovation process, championing responsible sourcing and eco-friendly production methods. The Person: Key Requirements: Strong scientific background, either through formal qualifications or extensive industry experience. Proven experience in a technical leadership role within retail, with a deep understanding of the UK and global supplier landscape. Expertise in supply base management, budget control, and product safety/incident management. Track record of successfully implementing technical strategies that drive innovation and business growth. Experience managing product modifications, risk assessments, and compliance within a regulated environment. Ability to challenge and collaborate with suppliers to ensure product industrialisation and scalability. Adept at navigating complex stakeholder relationships across internal teams and external partners. What we offer: Our Benefits for this role include, but not limited to: H&B Employee Discount - 25% Bonus Pension company contribution 33 Days Holiday per year (Inclusive of bank holidays) Private Medical Care Exclusive benefits, free advice and savings from a range of retailers and providers Electric Car Scheme We're passionate about helping every colleague thrive across all dimensions of wellbeing, and we're committed to having a diverse and inclusive workplace. In line with our EPIC values (Expertise, Pioneering, Inclusive, Caring), we embrace and actively celebrate all our colleagues' unique and varying experiences, backgrounds, identities and cultures - I am me, we are H&B. Holland & Barrett does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms/recruiters. Please do not forward resumes to our job alias, employees, or any other company location. Holland & Barrett is not and will not be responsible for any fees if a candidate submitted by a search firm/recruiter unless otherwise agreed with respect to specific open position(s). LI-HYBRID LI-JK2