FTSE 100 Business Services
Our client is a FTSE 100 company based in central London. The business is highly acquisitive and is performing very well across the Group, with significant share price accretion over the last few years. They have grown to become one of the largest and most reputable service providers in its industry, with impressive international operations.
Description
Reporting directly to the SVP of Corporate Development, we are currently searching for an Innovation Director to work across the global business to support the development of innovative technology led service offerings and key innovation projects, including partnerships to accelerate organic growth. We are looking for a self-motivated candidate to function as a key member of the team taking ownership of a variety of innovation projects across the business, providing leadership and driving innovation for financial growth in a sustainable manner. This is a highly strategic and forward-thinking role requiring an experienced and seasoned leader who has demonstrable experience of delivering major projects against tight deadlines. You will also act as a business partner and commercial sounding board to the SVP of Corporate Development and Divisional MDs to drive innovative ideas and capitalise on the wider Group service offerings to drive margin accretive growth.
Skills
The successful candidate for this Innovation Director role is likely to have around 10 to 15 years demonstrable experience, with a significant amount gained in Innovation, and a background in either a top tier Strategy Consulting firm, Corporate Strategy and/or Corporate Development function. You will also have had previous or current experience in a sizeable international corporate organisation, preferably listed, where you have led end to end innovation and strategic projects to enhance overall business performance. To be successful, you will need to be excellent at evaluating complex business models and making recommendations to senior decision makers. You will be a strategic thinker, someone of sound judgement, be able to bring the right level of confidence and possess the ability to run with multiple projects independently. You will need to be persuasive but have the highest levels of integrity and be able to influence at all levels.
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Please note that due to the expected volume of applications, we will only be able to respond to those candidates whose experience matches the requirements of our client. We are sorry, but if you have not heard from us within the next ten days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Walker Hamill has been a specialist finance and strategy recruiter for over 30 years. We have an extensive client group, including major multinational listed organisations, private equity backed businesses and privately owned companies. We recruit across all sectors and have particularly strong client relationships in media, retail, pharma/biotech, technology, property/real estate, leisure and business services. Headquartered in London, we have additional offices in continental Europe. For more information, please see the Walker Hamill website.