Individual Giving Innovation Manager

Are you an exceptional relationship builder who has run innovation and product development processes? Do you have strong experience of working with external suppliers and partner agencies?

Dogs Trust has exciting plans to grow its reach and impact over the next ten years with the launch of our new organisational strategy. In fact, we’ve been helping dogs for over 130 years. In that time, we’ve found forever homes for hundreds of thousands of our faithful friends, dramatically reduced numbers being put to sleep, and helped to all but eliminate strays from the UK’s streets. We've also established universal microchipping, campaigned tirelessly on important issues such as puppy smuggling and grown influence and impact on the international stage. But we know there’s so much more to do. There are still millions of dogs - and people who love dogs - around the world who need support.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Individual Giving Innovation Manager to play a key role in our growth ambitions driving forward the product develop to fulfil the gaps in our fundraising portfolio but also to identify and develop the opportunities in new value exchange products that will make us more relevant to a dog owners and dog lovers, of all ages.

You will work with agencies to use audience insights and market and cultural trends to drive the innovation process for the development of products and propositions, ensuring that all internal stakeholders understand the requirements and timelines for development and that relevant teams are ready to take on the marketing, management, fulfilment and reporting of the new products. You will also empower other colleagues developing and embedding a culture of insight driven innovation, not only in new product space but in continuously improving existing products.

With experience in running innovation and product development process you will be an excellent communicator with an ability to influence internal stakeholders at every level. Great at managing relationships with suppliers you will be confident in prioritising multiple opportunities and engaging with teams to support the innovation pipeline.

In return for all of this, we have a comprehensive benefits package, which includes excellent annual leave, Perkbox and pension allowances, and you will you join a team of highly professional and driven colleagues in a brilliant upbeat and collaborative environment, all with a genuine passion for dog welfare.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a CV and a cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role.

At Dogs Trust we value diversity and we're committed to creating an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce will help us to achieve our mission. Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, either at application or interview stage, please contact us here.