Product Development & Innovation Manager
Location: UK Flexible Location (remote)
Salary: £44,963 to £49,453 per annum
Hours: 35 per week
Contract: Permanent
Could you drive the development and implementation of Tech enabled innovation products and services across the Health & Care directorate?
Could you support the product development process, working closely with the Head of Delivery and Development, product leads and various other stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and innovation in our products?
Could you identify and shape the strategic priorities for innovation in health and care to keep ahead of evolving markets?
What will a Product Development & Innovation Manager's job involve?
- Drive the identification and implementation of solutions within Health and Care services using market insight, data and business intelligence.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders, including frontline operational teams and the people we support, to understand their needs and challenges, identify opportunities for technological advancements in our service offers
- Research and evaluate emerging technologies and best practices in tech-enabled care to determine their applicability and potential impact.
- Identify, develop and manage external relationships and networks
- Design, develop and manage pilot projects in collaboration with operational area teams
- Support the development and refinement of product development, embed and champion standardised processes.
- Ensure the enhancement and optimisation of product development by collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement
- Define and champion best practices and standardised procedures across health and care to promote consistency and quality.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define clear, measurable metrics that accurately reflect the success.
- Effectively analyse data to evaluate performance against established benchmarks, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
What will a Product Development & Innovation Manager need to be successful?
- A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field –Design and product development or appropriate level experience
- Programme or project management skills, qualification or appropriate level experience
- Understanding of how to improve service quality for the benefit of users
- Negotiation and influencing skills
- Strong understanding of market analysis and strategic planning
- Experience working within health and social care settings, understanding the unique challenges and opportunities in this sector.
- Proven experience in product development and innovation, preferably within either the health and/or social care sector
- Experience of producing reports, analysing relevant data and demonstrating impact
- Proven track record of managing and delivering projects, particularly those involving the introduction of new technologies or processes.
- Experience in collaborating with various stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, IT teams, and external vendors
The closing date for completed applications is 23:59hrs on Tuesday the 3rd of June 2025 with interviews to follow
In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:
- Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
- Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
- Flexible working: We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style.
- Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning.
- Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform.
- Wellbeing Support: Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance.
- Team Working: Support our mission in a collaborative team.
- Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
- Season ticket loan: Interest-free loan for commuting expenses.
At The British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We do this through regular data reporting, and the support of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBT+ Network, our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Young Staff Network.
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