Are you a bakery specialist with a passion for product innovation and client collaboration? We’re recruiting for a Bakery Development Manager to join a leading ingredients business, driving new product development and technical support across a diverse UK customer base.
What You’ll Be Doing:
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Leading bakery-focused NPD projects from concept to launch, tailored to client briefs across breads, cakes, pastries, and sweet goods
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Providing technical expertise on ingredient functionality, process optimisation, and application trials
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Building strong relationships with manufacturers, retailers, and foodservice clients, acting as a trusted development partner
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Conducting site visits to troubleshoot, present new concepts, and support scale-up activity
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Collaborating with internal teams (R&D, sales, marketing) to align innovation with commercial strategy
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Staying ahead of market trends, consumer insights, and regulatory developments in bakery and ingredients
What We’re Looking For:
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Proven experience in bakery product development, ideally within an ingredients or manufacturing environment
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Strong understanding of ingredient functionality, formulation, and bakery processes
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Excellent communication and client-facing skills
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Comfortable with UK-wide travel and managing a varied schedule
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A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a passion for innovation
Location & Flexibility:
This is a home-based role with regular travel to client sites across the UK. Flexibility and autonomy are key