The Company
With over three decades of success, this business develops and delivers bespoke food solutions for high-profile clients across retail, leisure, and energy - and they’re continuing to grow both in the UK and internationally.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who’s passionate about food development and looking to work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and values-led environment.
The Role
Working as part of the NPD team, you’ll support the end-to-end development of new food products — ensuring they meet exacting safety, quality, and brand standards. From blue sky ideas through to post-launch reviews, your contribution will help shape the future of food-on-the-go.
Key Accountabilities
Lead product development through trials, launches and beyond
Ensure all ingredient and product data is accurate and compliant
Liaise with manufacturing partners to bring concepts to life
Conduct product sampling, shelf-life and sensory evaluations Generate clear, legally compliant product labelling and documentation
Communicate progress with internal stakeholders and customers
Attend factory trials and manage launch activity across the UK and Ireland
Support sustainability efforts by minimising waste and promoting ESG initiatives
Track market trends and share insights with the wider innovation team
Person Profile
BSc in Food Science, Technology or related subject
Previous experience in NPD/process within FMCG
Strong knowledge of UK food legislation and labelling requirements
Experience working across multiple food manufacturing sites
Confident communicator with excellent organisational skills
Able to juggle multiple projects in a dynamic environment
Comfortable using a range of software systems and data tools
Full UK driving licence required
REF: PR/013085
To apply, please e-mail in strict confidence, with a comprehensive CV, including salary details, quoting the above reference and for the attention of liane.stockman@thepeopleco.com
Due to a high volume of responses, we cannot reply to each application individually. If you have not had a response within one week, we are sorry to say your application has not been successful on this occasion.
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