Overview
We're looking for a curious, creative and commercially minded Innovation Product Developer to join our passionate Innovation team. If you thrive at the intersection of food trends, product design and project management - and you're ready to lead the creation of standout products across retail, foodservice and export - this is the role for you.
You'll lead projects from concept through Gate 2, champion insight-led innovation, and work closely with chefs, suppliers, and internal teams to make brilliant ideas commercially viable. It's a fast-paced, flavour-packed role where every day is different.
About Belazu
This is a lovely opportunity to join a business with an impressive set of accreditations, from B Corp status to silver standard Investors in People and newly recognised in 2025 as a Sunday Times Best Place to Work. We are a diverse team with a shared set of professional goals and social values that drive a hugely satisfying working experience. Belazu has been a pioneer of supplying high quality, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean Ingredients within the UK's Foodservice for over 30 years. We are an innovative leader in our field, with an energetic and high performing working culture. We have ambitious plans to grow over the next 5 years and take great pride in the values that form the spine of our business.
What the day job looks like:
As Innovation Product Developer, you will:
* Lead all product innovation and development projects through Gates 0-2.
* Translate briefs into creative, commercially feasible concepts alongside our chefs.
* Manage relationships with suppliers, co-manufacturers, and key customers.
* Own the critical path from brief to technical handover using beCPG.
* Present product concepts to internal and external stakeholders.
* Support initial costings and feasibility work for all new ideas.
* Develop and maintain a 12–24 month innovation pipeline across channels.
* Gather trends and insights using TrendHub, retailer data, and market visits.
* Coordinate weekly project meetings and keep all stakeholders aligned.
* Deputise for the Head of Product Innovation where needed.
This role will suit you if:
* You've got strong years of experience in food product development.
* You're confident managing full concept-to-Gate 2 project lifecycles.
* You're commercially aware and understand margins, feasibility, and brand fit.
* You can confidently present to internal teams and customers.
* You know your way around white label standards and retailer expectations.
* You've got a nose for food trends and love turning insights into product gold.
This role may not be for you if:
* You're not confident managing multiple projects at pace.
* You're uncomfortable working cross-functionally or presenting to stakeholders.
* You prefer working only from a desk-this role is hands-on.
* You don't enjoy blending creativity with commercial rigour.
What's in it for you?
* 25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays
* Auto-Enrolment Pension
* Life assurance
* Discretionary Bonus Scheme
* Employee development and recognition
* Long service awards
* Free parking on site
* Up to 40% discount on Company products
* Additional benefits via online employee portal
Terms
* 40 hrs/wk (7:00am–3:30pm Mon-Fri, flexibility on start times)
* Hybrid working structure
* Probationary period: 3 months
* Annual salary review (our 'movers and shakers' are always rewarded)
* KPI-related bonus based on clear, achievable goals
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £45,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Paid volunteer time
* Private medical insurance
* Profit sharing
* Referral programme
* Store discount
* Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Greenford UB6 8LZ