<div class="earcuposdescription"><div class="earcuposdescriptionnote"><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span lang="en-GB">J<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">oin 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.</span></span></span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 11pt;">At H&amp;B, we're on an exciting journey to&nbsp;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!</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 11pt;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong>As the <strong>Head of Technical Innovation</strong>, you will lead our core product technical team, spearheading the strategy for innovation and ensuring that our products not only meet H&amp;B standards but exceed expectations. Reporting to the <strong>Group Head of Product Integrity</strong>, you will work at the forefront of new product development, supplier management, and technical excellence, making a tangible difference in the wellness industry.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 11pt;">This is a permanent, hybrid &nbsp;(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.</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10.0pt;">&nbsp;</p></div></div><div class="earcuposdescription"><div class="earcuposdescriptiontitle">The Role:</div><div class="earcuposdescriptionnote"><p><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><strong>Key&nbsp;Responsibilities</strong></span></p><ul><li style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Develop and execute a strategic vision for technical innovation, enhancing existing products and packaging solutions.</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Work closely with Product Development teams to successfully introduce new products, ensuring a seamless concept-to-launch process.</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Manage a comprehensive product development activity plan, aligning it with category strategies and business objectives.</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Lead, mentor, and develop the Product Technical Managers, fostering a high-performance team with strong technical expertise.</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Drive data-led decision-making, leveraging insights across manufacturing, distribution, and consumer engagement.</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements while maintaining H&amp;B's reputation for quality and compliance.</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Oversee supplier assessments, product testing, and compliance checks, minimising risk and ensuring regulatory alignment.</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Embed sustainability within the innovation process, championing responsible sourcing and eco-friendly production methods.</span></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p></div></div><div class="earcuposdescription"><div class="earcuposdescriptiontitle">The Person:</div><div class="earcuposdescriptionnote"><p><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><strong>Key Requirements:</strong></span></p><ul><li style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Strong scientific background, either through formal qualifications or extensive industry experience.</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Proven experience in a technical leadership role within retail, with a deep understanding of the UK and global supplier landscape.</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Expertise in supply base management, budget control, and product safety/incident management.</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Track record of successfully implementing technical strategies that drive innovation and business growth.</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Experience managing product modifications, risk assessments, and compliance within a regulated environment.</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Ability to challenge and collaborate with suppliers to ensure product industrialisation and scalability.</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Adept at navigating complex stakeholder relationships across internal teams and external partners.</span></li></ul></div></div><div class="earcuposdescription"><div class="earcuposdescriptiontitle">What we offer:</div><div class="earcuposdescriptionnote"><p><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><strong>Our Benefits</strong>&nbsp;for this role include, but not limited to:</span></p><ul><li style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">H&amp;B Employee Discount - 25%</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Bonus</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Pension company&nbsp;contribution</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">33 Days Holiday per year (Inclusive of bank holidays)</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Private Medical Care</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Exclusive&nbsp;benefits, free advice and savings from a range of retailers and providers</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Electric Car Scheme</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><em><span class="ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak" dir="ltr">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&amp;B.&nbsp;</span><br></em></span></p></div></div><div class="earcuposdescription"><div class="earcu_posdescriptionnote"><p><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span class="ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak" dir="ltr"><em>Holland &amp; Barrett </em><em>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 &amp; 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).&nbsp;</em></span></span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h1 class=" axiom0-1 axiom-scraped-0"><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span class="ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak" dir="ltr"><em>#LI-HYBRID&nbsp; #LI-JK2</em></span></span></h1><p>&nbsp;</p><p><em>&nbsp;</em></p></div></div>