Head of Liquid Innovation, UK & Ireland

Head of Liquid Innovation UK & Ireland

Pernod Ricardis a worldwide leader in the spirits andchampagneindustry blending traditionalcraftsmanshipstate-of-the-artbrand development and global distribution technologies. Our prestigious portfolio of premium to luxury brands includes Absolut vodka Ricard pastis Ballantines Chivas Regal Royal Salute and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies Jameson Irish whiskey Martell cognac Havana Club rum Beefeater gin Malibuliqueurand Mumm and Perrier-Jouëtchampagnes. Our mission is to ensure the long-term growth of our brands with full respect for people and the environment while empowering our employees around the world to be ambassadors of our purposefulinclusiveand responsible culture of authentic conviviality

Pernod Ricards Gold Brand Unit is the Groups Aged Spirits & Champagne division bringing together the prestigious portfolios of Irish Distillers Chivas Brothers Martell Mumm Perrier- Jouëtand North American Distillers. Witha globalteamoperatingacross 40 sites and brands spanning Irish Scotch and American Whisk(e)y Cognac Champagne and wine the division unites exceptionalcraftsmanshipand deepexpertiseacross iconic terroirs in Ireland ScotlandFranceand North America. Its portfolio rooted in heritage and provenance embodies Pernod Ricards commitment to excellence from Premium to Ultra-Prestige delivering some of the worlds most celebrated and enduring spirits and champagnes.

About the role

Shape the future of liquid innovation!

We are looking for a Head of Liquid Innovation to lead structure and elevate our liquid development capability at global level.

This is a key leadership role at the crossroads of science innovation industrialisation and brand strategy with a strong longterm and systemslevel perspective. You will provide scientific and technical leadership for liquid formulations ensuring robust scalable and distinctive products throughout their full life cycle. This role will be responsible for leading this agenda for the UK & Ireland region as part of the Aged Spirits & Champagne Business Unit.

Why join us in this role

• An influential leadership role close to innovation and strategy
• Strong scientific and technical influence on iconic products
• International exposure and meaningful opportunities to solve complex problems.
• The opportunity to build longterm formulation capabilities and standards.

What you will do

• Lead and develop multidisciplinary technical teams fostering engagement accountability and scientific excellence.
• Guide and support the long-term quality consistency and performance of liquid products through collaboration across teams.
• Translate innovation intent into industrially viable formulation architectures.
• Build and sustain formulation excellence capabilities and standards.
• Enable a strong and differentiated global liquid innovation pipeline.
• Partner closely with Master Blenders and Cellar Masters integrating craft expertise cellar practices and the critical importance of Geographical Indication (GI / IG) processes into innovation choices.
• Create and animate a global Liquid Innovation community and contribute to the broader Liquid Innovation vision across global business units.

Yourskills andbackground

• Masters or PhD in chemistry physico-chemistry formulation science chemical or food engineering (or equivalent)
• Proven experience leading expert technical teams with strategic vision combined with handson execution.
• Sound judgement and the ability to navigate complex situations while balancing multiple perspectives.
• Deep knowledge in liquid formulation and industrialisation with solid understanding of longterm stability and sensory impact
• Proven ability to build and foster collaborative technical communities and networks connecting global priorities with broader Liquid Innovation ambitions and the ability to collaborate cross functionally gaining a clear understanding of roles expertise and decision-making processes.
• Good understanding of Geographical Indication (GI / IG) requirements and the ability to balance scientific excellence industrial constraints cost and timetomarket.

Why join us

Collective Spirit

You will be part of a connected international community shaped by iconic brands a performance mindsetand a proud legacywhere collaboration fun and ambition coexist.

Craft your Path

We empower you to own your career innovate boldly and grow alongside our business surrounded by leaders who value curiosity energyand impact.

Cultivate the Future

Youllhelp shape a business with a soul one that cherishes the land respects communitiesand brings good times from a good place responsibly and sustainably.

People are at the heart of everything we do at Pernod Ricard and are the foundation of our collective spirit asCréateursdeConvivialité. We promote inclusion throughout our business and supply our teams we proactively foster a diverse work force and an inclusive culturean environment where we can truly be ourselves.

We will assess your application for this role based on your skills experiencesand achievements not your gender age ethnic or educational background or any other such recruiting team are more than happy to provide reasonable adjustments during our application and interview processin order foryou toparticipatefully in our recruitment experience.

Our mix of benefits

• Competitive salary along with performance related bonus
• Defined Contribution Pension
• Private medical insurance including income protection.
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous annual holiday plus public holidays
• Pernod Ricard share incentive plan and share ownership plan.
• Life Assurance
• An allowance each year to spend on our brands.
• Our reward & recognition scheme Employee discounts from a range of high street retailers.

Learn more about working with Pernod Ricard more about Chivas Brothers Date for Applications:

30th July 2026

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