At a Glance
- Tasks: Research markets and identify opportunities for recycled materials to create commercial success.
- Company: Join a leading circular economy business transforming waste into valuable products.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career progression, and collaboration with international teams.
- Other info: Work closely with an experienced Country Manager and influence product innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on sustainability while driving innovation and growth.
- Qualifications: Curiosity and problem-solving skills; backgrounds in recycling, manufacturing, or sustainability preferred.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 40000 £ per year.
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?
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? £35,000 Salary 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.
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Materials Innovation Manager in Blackburn employer: The People Pod
Join a leading specialist brokerage in Greater Manchester that offers a dynamic and supportive work environment, where you can thrive as a Client Director in the Transport, Haulage, and Logistics Insurance sector. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, you will inherit an established client portfolio while having the opportunity to shape regional strategy and lead a dedicated team. Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a culture that promotes autonomy and professional development, making this an exceptional place for ambitious insurance professionals.
