Strategy & R&D Manager: Drive Innovation & Growth

Specsavers; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative optical company in Nottingham seeks a Strategy and R&D Manager to lead innovation and strategic growth initiatives. This position requires strong commercial acumen, strategic analysis skills, and the ability to turn insights into actionable strategies. The ideal candidate will engage collaboratively across teams, explore new business opportunities, and contribute to the company's growth plans in the optical and hearing markets. If you are passionate about driving innovation, we want you to join our team.

Qualifications

• Ability to turn insights into actionable strategies.
• Experience with AI, retail, digital, clinical, or healthcare.
• Proficiency in reporting trends and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Drive innovation and strategic growth for the company.
• Support exploration of new business opportunities.
• Engage with colleagues across functions and external networks.

Skills

Strong commercial acumen

Strategic analysis

Intelligence gathering

Analytical skills

Research skills

Communication

Collaborative teamwork

Job description

An innovative optical company in Nottingham seeks a Strategy and R&D Manager to lead innovation and strategic growth initiatives. This position requires strong commercial acumen, strategic analysis skills, and the ability to turn insights into actionable strategies. The ideal candidate will engage collaboratively across teams, explore new business opportunities, and contribute to the company's growth plans in the optical and hearing markets. If you are passionate about driving innovation, we want you to join our team.