Salary £60,000
Location Burneside, Kendal
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Shape the Future of Innovation with James Cropper

At James Cropper, we don’t just follow trends – we create them. Our Advanced Materials division is at the forefront of pioneering solutions that redefine industries. We’re looking for an Innovation Lead to join our Innovation & Customer Solutions Group and drive the next wave of market-led product and technology development.

 

What’s the role?


As Innovation Lead, you’ll be the visionary guiding our innovation strategy – identifying unmet market needs, prioritising high-impact concepts, and leading projects from ideation through to technology readiness. You’ll inspire and lead a talented team, foster creativity, and build partnerships that accelerate innovation. This is your chance to position James Cropper as an industry leader and make a tangible impact on the future of advanced materials.

What we’re looking for:

  • A STEM degree and significant experience in a senior technical role.
  • Proven leadership in innovation teams and experience taking products from development to commercialisation.
  • Strategic thinker with strong influencing skills and commercial awareness.
  • Passion for emerging technologies and a drive to shape the future.

 

Why James Cropper?
We offer a collaborative environment where your ideas matter, and your ambition can thrive. Based in the beautiful Lake District, you’ll work in a place where innovation meets sustainability.

We are offering a competitive salary and benefits including; 

  • The chance to pave your career with a global leader you’ll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes 
  • We will help you save for your retirement - join our pension scheme and we’ll match contributions up to 6% 
  • 25 days’ holiday per year (pro rata) plus bank holidays 
  • Free health cash plan so you can claim back cash for a range of medical expenses 
  • Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP) for you and your nearest and dearest 

The Company

The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country. Recently, the company has won multiple workplace environment awards and has an outstanding record of employee satisfaction.

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  • Innovation

We are creative and fearless in our work.

  • Accountability

We take ownership of our work and lead from the front.

  • Teamwork

We collaborate widely and build supportive environments.

If this sounds like you and you have an interest in working for James Cropper please apply today!

We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier should we identify a suitable candidate or receive a sufficient volume of applications.

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The Company

James Cropper are global market leaders in advanced materials and paper products. Led by the Cropper family for six generations, we have an international workforce and an operational reach in over 50 countries.

Established in 1845, we manufacture paper, packaging and advanced materials incorporating pioneering non-wovens and electrochemical coatings.

We operate across multiple markets from luxury retail to renewable energy. Renowned globally for service, capability, pioneering and multi award-winning commitment to the highest standards of sustainability.