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The People Pod

Materials Innovation Manager

The People Pod Norden
35,000 to 45,000
32 - 40 hour


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    The People Pod

    Materials Innovation Manager

    The People Pod Norden
    35,000 to 45,000
    32 - 40 hour
    Status Open
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    What we ask

    Education

    No minimum education required

    What we offer

    Salary
    £35,000 to £45,000
    Hours
    32 to 40 hours per week
    Employment type
    permanent

    Job description

    Materials Innovation Manager

    £40,000 yet negotiable + Benefits

    Turn Waste into Opportunity. Turn Ideas into Commercial Success.

    Are you naturally curious? Do you enjoy solving problems, exploring new markets and spotting commercial opportunities others miss?

    Maybe you've worked in new product development, commodity trading, materials brokering or recycling / rejuvenating waste materials and open-minded to new opportunities.

    We're recruiting on behalf of one of the UK's most innovative circular economy businesses, helping transform recovered materials into valuable new products and revenue streams.

    Reporting to the Country Manager, you'll play a key role in identifying new applications, markets and customers for recycled materials, helping shape the future of sustainable manufacturing.

    As part of a successful European Group owned by one of the world's largest retail organisations, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with sister companies across Europe, sharing ideas, developing new opportunities and supporting international innovation projects.

    This is a rare opportunity to make a genuine, real-world impact on sustainability while influencing commercial growth.

    The Role

    Every day, valuable materials are recovered that have the potential for a second life.

    Your challenge is simple:

    How can we create even greater value from them?

    Working closely with the Country Manager, you'll research new markets, engage with manufacturers, identify innovative product applications and build relationships with organisations that can transform recycled materials into commercially successful products.

    This is far more than desk-based research, it's about turning ideas into revenue.

    What You'll Be Doing

    Research new UK and international markets.
    Identify new commercial opportunities for recycled materials.
    Build relationships with manufacturers, processors and product developers.
    Explore innovative applications for recovered materials.
    Monitor market trends and emerging technologies.
    Support the development of new products and revenue streams.
    Work on strategic innovation projects with the Commercial Director.

    About You

    You'll be commercially curious, proactive and excited by solving real-world challenges.

    Backgrounds could include:

    Recycling or Waste Management
    Manufacturing
    Product Development
    Engineering
    Sustainability
    Commodity Trading
    Materials Broker
    Materials Science

    What's On Offer?

    £40,000 Salary yet negotiable DOE
    Company Benefits
    Genuine Career Progression
    Exposure to UK & European markets
    Collaboration with international sister companies
    Direct support from an experienced Country Manager
    The opportunity to influence product innovation and commercial strategy
    A chance to make a genuine contribution to the circular economy

    Apply Today

    If you're looking for a role that combines innovation, commercial thinking, sustainability and relationship building, we'd love to hear from you
    Salary description

    £35000.00 - £45000.00 per year

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