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The lowdown
- Being responsible for the research and innovation side of a business
Is this role right for me?
To do this role, you will need to:
- have an analytical mind
- continuously learn
- have good leadership skills
- have excellent communication skills
- have an entrepreneurial outlook
- be enthusiastic
- be self-motivated
- have an adventurous personality
- have excellent commercial knowledge
- be good at research
- have problem-solving abilities
- have extensive knowledge of your company's products and target audience
- work with specialists such as scientists or technicians
What does a Chief Innovation Officer (CIO) do?
A CIO specialises in innovation. They create innovation plans based on researching new products and assessing the target market and current trends.
They look at new manufacturing techniques and produce prototypes. Sometimes this involves working with scientists, researchers and technicians.
A CIO then writes technical reports and cost estimates before negotiating with customers, suppliers and sales teams.
They also need to be able to lead a team, manage deadlines and identify companies to work with.
A key part of the CIO’s role is to understand new technologies and IT. It’s essential to have up-to-date knowledge of materials and machinery.
A CIO carries out both office and laboratory-based work. They need to be highly flexible in their working day to cater to overseas customers. Travel within the UK and abroad is common.
They look at new manufacturing techniques and produce prototypes. Sometimes this involves working with scientists, researchers and technicians.
A CIO then writes technical reports and cost estimates before negotiating with customers, suppliers and sales teams.
They also need to be able to lead a team, manage deadlines and identify companies to work with.
A key part of the CIO’s role is to understand new technologies and IT. It’s essential to have up-to-date knowledge of materials and machinery.
A CIO carries out both office and laboratory-based work. They need to be highly flexible in their working day to cater to overseas customers. Travel within the UK and abroad is common.
What might I earn?
A typical starting salary is £35,000 a year, which would increase substantially with experience.
Will I need a qualification?
You will find that employers usually expect a candidate to be educated to A-level, HND or degree standard. Many larger companies run training schemes and experience of the industry is also valued highly.
Many universities now offer degrees in buying and product development, specifically for the fashion or textile markets.
You could also take an ABC Award in Fashion and Textiles; Manufacturing Textile Products; Apparel, Footwear, Leather, or Textiles Production; Apparel Manufacturing Technology; or Handcraft Tailoring. There’s also an NOCNcourse in Skills for the Fashion Industries or Making it in Fashion.
Many universities now offer degrees in buying and product development, specifically for the fashion or textile markets.
You could also take an ABC Award in Fashion and Textiles; Manufacturing Textile Products; Apparel, Footwear, Leather, or Textiles Production; Apparel Manufacturing Technology; or Handcraft Tailoring. There’s also an NOCNcourse in Skills for the Fashion Industries or Making it in Fashion.
Where might the role take me?
Research and development is integral to fashion and textiles companies. Once you gain expertise within the area of technical textiles, this is transferable across the manufacturing sector and major employers are found in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, electronics and food industries.
You could look to eventually progressing to the role of Head of Innovation. With experience, you could set up your own company.
You could look to eventually progressing to the role of Head of Innovation. With experience, you could set up your own company.
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