Head of Product Innovation

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Head of Product Innovation

£90,000 - £100,000 + benefits

Abingdon, Oxfordshire

Educational Software

Our client is the UK leader and emerging global force in the delivery of ground-breaking software to the education sector, not only throughout the UK but globally. At an exciting time of continued growth, we have been asked to assist in the recruitment of the Head of Product Innovation for this dynamic division within the company group.

The Head of Product Innovation will be responsible for defining and delivering a long-term roadmap (5 years) that delivers an innovative educational software solution, relevant to the clients chosen markets. The roadmap will demonstrate iterative development of ideas, and phased implementation and build-up of solutions to drive business growth across the longer-term roadmap.

Key Skills / Requirements

-Setting up and running a "start-up" team

-Driving creativity and innovation within a team

-Delivering and Driving innovative solutions in a technology / software development function

-People Management / Leadership (Ability to persuade, influence and inspire)

-Stakeholder Management (Ability to challenge and influence behaviours)

-Project Management (within an Agile environment)

-Commercial Awareness

-Development and Innovation Lifecycle

-Awareness of Emerging Technologies (Blockchain, AI / Artificial Intelligence, etc.)

As well as a competitive salary, this organisation boasts a range of benefits including 25 days annual leave (with an option to buy an additional 5), a Bonus Scheme, Early Finish Friday's, Personal Pension, Private Medical Healthcare, Income Protection and Life Assurance. There are also a range of voluntary benefits.

This role would suit individuals that have held the following roles; Head of Product Innovation, Director of Product Innovation, Head of Product Management, Director of Product Management, Head of Innovation, Innovation Product Manager, Product Innovation Manager, Process and Product Innovation Manager, Global Product Innovation Manager.

Head of Product Innovation | Permanent | £90,000 - £100,000 + benefits | Abingdon, Oxfordshire

Deerfoot IT Resources Ltd is one of the UK's leading IT Recruitment Agencies. Established in 1997, we have over twenty years of experience as IT Recruitment Specialists and practice a meticulous recruitment service for our clients. Upon applying, we will always email you a full role specification, name our client and wait for your email authorisation before we send your CV to this organisation. Deerfoot is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all permanent and temporary staff to share this commitment. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.