New Product Innovation Solutions Coordinator

We’re Pentland Brands: a global family business behind some of the world’s most iconic active and footwear brands.

Our people put consumers first, take ownership and always look for ways to make things better. With over 1,500 team members worldwide, we’re proud of our diverse, inclusive culture where people speak up, support one another and do the right thing.

We move fast, act boldly and trust each other to deliver - with kindness, honesty and high standards at the heart of everything we do.

Reports to: NPI Lead

Location: London, Farringdon

Hours: 36.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (4.30pm finish on a Friday)

The NPI Solutions Coordinator Mission:

You will support the New Product Innovation team to make our processes as smooth and as seamless as possible, keeping projects on track.

How you'll drive success:

• Getting closer to the consumers: You will be gathering data and research to co-ordinate & co-run focus groups, a key part of our innovation projects.

• Bringing the outside in: You will be responsible for researching & coordinating potential partners and experts who can expand our thinking.

• Testing & Learning: You will co-ordinate and run test activities for concepts and ensure that key milestones are clear, communicated and adhered to. 

• Project Management: You will manage deadlines and progress across the team to ensure the project is delivered on time and on budget.

What you'll need to thrive:

• You just might be our next superstar if you have the following skills and experience:

• You have demonstrated experience coordinating projects, including monitoring project budgets.

• You have experience arranging and running consumer focus groups.

• You are creative, curious, and passionate about our products and mission.

• You are a strong communicator and enjoy asking questions with consumers and experts.

• You are looking for an opportunity to learn and develop.

Alongside a competitive salary and discretionary bonus, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, flexibility, and life outside work. This includes generous holiday allowance with the option to buy more, hybrid and flexible working, enhanced family leave, pension and financial protection, wellbeing support, travel schemes, and generous discounts across Pentland Brands and selected retail partners. You can find full details of our benefits and perks on our UK Benefits page .

The Interview Process

We want our interview process to feel clear, straightforward, and supportive. If your experience and expectations look like a strong match for the role, here’s what you can expect next:

1. Talent Team Intro Call - A 30-minute video call with our Talent Team to get to know each other, talk through the role and your experience, and answer any questions you have.

2. Experience Interview - A more in-depth interview (usually online) with the hiring manager to explore your skills, experience and approach, and how these align with the role, our principles, and our ways of working.

3. Final Interview - A final in-person interview at our office, focused on deeper discussion and practical application, giving you the chance to meet more of the team and see Pentland Brands in action.