Head of Packaging Innovation
CV-LibraryGoole, East Riding of YorkshirepermanentPosted: 1 July 2026
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East Yorkshire | Hybrid Working
£70,000 – £72,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
A rare opportunity to shape the future of packaging innovation.
Ballantine Recruitment is partnering with a leading UK manufacturer to appoint a Head of Packaging Innovation.
This is a strategic leadership role offering the opportunity to drive packaging innovation, sustainability and continuous improvement within a growing business committed to quality and innovation.
You'll lead the packaging strategy, working closely with cross-functional teams to develop commercially successful packaging solutions from concept through to launch. This is an opportunity to influence business-wide decisions, introduce new technologies and play a key role in the company's future growth.
The Role
* Lead the packaging innovation strategy across the business.
* Drive sustainability initiatives and material innovation.
* Deliver packaging projects from concept through to commercial launch.
* Work closely with Commercial, Technical, NPD, Marketing, Operations and Supply Chain teams.
* Build strong supplier relationships and identify emerging packaging technologies.
* Ensure packaging solutions meet commercial, technical and regulatory requirements.
About You
You'll be an experienced packaging professional with a background in Food or FMCG manufacturing, capable of balancing innovation, technical excellence and commercial objectives.
You'll have:
* Proven experience delivering packaging innovation.
* Strong knowledge of sustainable packaging materials and technologies.
* Excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
* The ability to influence at all levels and drive meaningful change.
What's on Offer
* £70,000 – £72,000 Basic Salary
* Annual Bonus
* Hybrid Working
* Holiday Buy & Sell Scheme
* A genuine opportunity to influence strategy and make a lasting impact within a growing business.
Interested?
If you're looking for your next leadership challenge in packaging innovation, we'd love to hear from you.
Ballatine Recruitment - Food & Drink Consultancy
Director | Ballantine Recruitment
East Yorkshire | Hybrid Working
£70,000 – £72,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
A rare opportunity to shape the future of packaging innovation.
Ballantine Recruitment is partnering with a leading UK manufacturer to appoint a Head of Packaging Innovation.
This is a strategic leadership role offering the opportunity to drive packaging innovation, sustainability and continuous improvement within a growing business committed to quality and innovation.
You'll lead the packaging strategy, working closely with cross-functional teams to develop commercially successful packaging solutions from concept through to launch. This is an opportunity to influence business-wide decisions, introduce new technologies and play a key role in the company's future growth.
The Role
* Lead the packaging innovation strategy across the business.
* Drive sustainability initiatives and material innovation.
* Deliver packaging projects from concept through to commercial launch.
* Work closely with Commercial, Technical, NPD, Marketing, Operations and Supply Chain teams.
* Build strong supplier relationships and identify emerging packaging technologies.
* Ensure packaging solutions meet commercial, technical and regulatory requirements.
About You
You'll be an experienced packaging professional with a background in Food or FMCG manufacturing, capable of balancing innovation, technical excellence and commercial objectives.
You'll have:
* Proven experience delivering packaging innovation.
* Strong knowledge of sustainable packaging materials and technologies.
* Excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
* The ability to influence at all levels and drive meaningful change.
What's on Offer
* £70,000 – £72,000 Basic Salary
* Annual Bonus
* Hybrid Working
* Holiday Buy & Sell Scheme
* A genuine opportunity to influence strategy and make a lasting impact within a growing business.
Interested?
If you're looking for your next leadership challenge in packaging innovation, we'd love to hear from you.
Ballatine Recruitment - Food & Drink Consultancy
Director | Ballantine Recruitment