Innovation Director

An exciting Innovation Director opportunity with a leading media agency is looking for a senior leader to drive innovation across a key retail partnership.

• Based in Bradford / Hybrid
• 2 days a week on-site with the client in Bradford
• Permanent role
• Start date:
  
  ASAP
• Up to £75,000 per annum

As the Innovation Director
, your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the innovation strategy and roadmap across a major retail account
• Owning the end-to-end delivery of innovation initiatives, from ideation through to execution
• Driving ecommerce transformation projects, including website optimisation, tagging, and media capabilities
• Acting as the senior client lead, managing key stakeholders in a complex and fast-paced environment
• Developing new media capabilities across digital and physical channels, including first-party data and adtech solutions
• Identifying and delivering commercially viable innovation opportunities that meet client and business needs
• Leading and developing a team of 2-3 direct reports
• Collaborating with internal teams, partners, and suppliers to bring innovation to life
• Managing a structured pipeline of activity with a clear 12-18 month roadmap

• Strong media, digital or ecommerce experience
• Experience working with retail or retail media is advantageous
• Confident client leader with excellent stakeholder management skills
• Highly reliable with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• Ability to drive projects forward and deliver in challenging environments
• Comfortable managing change and working with fast paced clients
• Curious, innovative thinker who is not afraid to explore new ideas
• Structured and organised, with strong planning capabilities
• Positive attitude and strong leadership presence

Sphere is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications regardless of ethnic origin, race, religious beliefs, age, disability, gender or sexual orientation, and any other protected status as required by applicable law.

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