Overview
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Free Soul — shaping the future of women’s wellbeing. We’re a brand that defines wellness by real journeys and clinically tested ingredients that support every woman’s unique needs. We’re looking for a sharp, curious, and passionate Junior NPD Technologist to join our growing team to transform trends, insights, and ideas into best-in-class products from concept to launch.
Working at Free Soul is a purpose-driven experience built on trust, integrity, and a shared passion. We value flexibility, ownership, and a proactive approach to delivering wellbeing solutions that empower women every day.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Junior NPD Technologist, you will help turn trends and insights into new products across concept-to-launch. Responsibilities include:
* Analysing consumer trends, market data, sales performance, and competitor ranges to identify new product opportunities.
* Translating insights into innovation proposals and supporting their commercial evaluation.
* Assisting in the formulation of new products with a focus on functionality, taste, nutrition, and EFSA-compliant claims.
* Managing product data and documentation, including internal system setup and supplier specs.
* Supporting trials across ingredients, formats, and packaging including consumer testing.
* Collaborating with suppliers, manufacturers, and cross-functional teams to drive project timelines and successful launches.
* Acting as a point of contact for product and nutrition-related enquiries with internal and external stakeholders.
* Supporting Supply Chain in mitigating risks to continuity and ensuring materials and partners meet project needs.
What We’re Looking For
You’re not just interested in product development — you live and breathe wellness. You’re eager to learn, hands-on, and ready to deliver high-quality products in a fast-moving environment.
* A degree in Food Science, Nutrition, or a related field.
* Some experience (placement, internship, or first role) in the supplement industry.
* Strong understanding of nutrition, product formulation, and concept-to-launch processes.
* Attention to detail regarding specs, ingredients, and compliance.
* Team player with excellent communication skills — able to translate technical topics into digestible ideas.
* Comfortable with Microsoft Office; experience with product databases or ERP systems is a bonus.
* Passionate about wellness, health, food, or fitness and excited to work on a brand with purpose.
You’ll Thrive Here If You Are
* A self-starter who takes initiative and ownership.
* Curious, commercially aware, and always curious about the “why” behind trends.
* Ready to step into a high-impact role where your ideas matter.
* Positive, energetic, and open to feedback; you see challenges as growth opportunities.
* Flexible and adaptable, comfortable on supplier calls and when writing up formulation briefs.
Why Join Free Soul?
We’re a challenger brand with a loyal community and an ambitious vision. You’ll get real responsibility from day one, exposure to every part of the NPD process, opportunities to learn from senior leaders in innovation and supply, a fast-paced and supportive culture, and the chance to shape products that make a real difference in women’s lives.
What You’ll Get in Return
* Core working hours of 10:00–16:00
* Free Soul product pantry and monthly Free Soul essentials
* 30% friends and family discount
* Hybrid working: 3 days in the office per week
* Dog-friendly office
* Vitality health insurance post-probation
* Monthly team socials, lunch & learns, and internal events
* Brand new work laptop and desk setup
* Pension plan
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