Are you a switched-on graduate or someone with 1-2 years’ experience in NPD or FMCG, looking for a role that gives you real exposure, responsibility, and variety?
Or are you an experienced NPD professional seeking a part-time or flexible role without stepping away from meaningful work?
This could be the perfect opportunity.
The Opportunity
We are recruiting a Concept Coordinator to join the Innovation team of a large bakery manufacturer, working directly with the Head of Innovation during an exciting and fast paced period.
This is a highly visible role that sits at the heart of the Innovation function, supporting everything from customer presentations and benchmarking to visit preparation, process improvement, and feasibility meetings.
It’s a fantastic chance to gain a broad understanding of NPD and Innovation, develop commercial awareness, and work closely with senior stakeholders, or to continue using your experience in a flexible way.
What you’ll be doing
No two days are the same. Responsibilities include:
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Coordinating customer and internal visits: displays, visual props, samples, lunch menus
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Benchmark and sample shopping (e.g. Ocado and store visits)
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Supporting customer and internal presentations: helping turn initial content into polished, engaging decks
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Working closely with Category and Commercial teams to support concepts and value messaging
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Supporting Innovation and NPD procedures: updating documents, ways of working and training materials
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Managing couriers and samples for PR and customer presentations
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Chairing feasibility meetings when the Head of Innovation is off-site
This role is not kitchen-based.
Who this role is ror
This role would suit:
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A recent graduate with a strong interest in food, innovation, and FMCG
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Someone with 1-2 years’ experience in NPD looking for broader exposure and development
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An experienced NPD professional seeking a part-time or flexible role
You don’t need extensive industry experience, what matters most is attitude, organisation, and confidence.
What we’re looking for
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Highly organised and able to juggle multiple priorities
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Proactive, self-sufficient, and comfortable working at pace
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Confident communicating with senior stakeholders
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A genuine foodie with a creative mindset
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Not timid -trusted to step in, take ownership, and make things happen
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A team player who adds momentum rather than needing close supervision
Practical Details
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Working Pattern:
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Currently part-time (3 days per week)
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Open to full-time
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Flexible hours considered (e.g. school hours or 4 shorter days)
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Hybrid Working: 1 day per week working from home
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Travel: Driving licence and access to a vehicle essential
Why apply?
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Work directly with a Head of Innovation
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Gain exposure across end-to-end NPD and Innovation
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Be involved in major customer submissions and senior visits
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Build commercial, creative, and operational experience in a supportive team
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A rare role offering breadth, visibility, and flexibility
For more information please get in touch for a confidential chat or apply with your CV today