Assistant NPD Manager Maternity Cover Overview A great opportunity for an Assistant NPD Manager to support the delivery of new and improved food products in a fast-moving manufacturing environment. Youll help manage projects from concept to launch while ensuring quality and timelines are met. Duties Support and deputise for the NPD Manager. Coordinate NPD/EPD projects and critical paths. Oversee product handovers into Operations. Manage sample submissions and product information. Track market trends and support benchmarking activity. Maintain project documentation and compliance records. Assist with packaging, labelling and innovation initiatives. Criteria Genuine interest in food and product trends. Strong organisational and project management skills. Confident communicator with good presentation ability. Comfortable working with data and reporting. Problem-solver with a collaborative attitude. Proficient in MS Office. Reward Competitive salary and benefits. Hands-on NPD experience across multiple categories. Opportunity to contribute to high-profile product launches. Supportive, collaborative working environment. Skills: NPD New Product Development Food Science