Role: Product Developer Location: Histon, Cambridgeshire Reports To: Senior NPD Manager At Hain, we’re on a mission to build purpose-driven brands that make healthier living more attainable — empowering our people, engaging our partners, and living our values every day. We proudly operate across five core categories — Snacks, Baby/Kids, Beverages, Meal Prep, and Personal Care — in five key geographies : the UK, Ireland, Western Europe, USA, and Canada. Our portfolio includes over 11 market-leading brands, such as Hartley’s, Ella’s Kitchen, Linda McCartney’s, New Covent Garden, Yorkshire Provender, Cully & Sully, Natumi, Joya, Lima, Sun-Pat, Frank Cooper’s, Robertson’s, and Clarks. We’re looking for a creative and hands-on Product Developer to join our RDQ team at Hain. In this role, you’ll help deliver innovative, high-quality food products that meet our safety, quality, and margin goals - following the Hain development process and standards. You’ll be involved in all aspects of new product development, from creating kitchen samples and managing trials to supporting product launches and maintaining customer relationships. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate “foodie” with strong organisational skills and a desire to develop great-tasting, commercially viable products. Key Responsibilities Samples (30%) Organise and distribute sample requests Prepare and package kitchen samples Source and manage ingredients Coordinate couriers/deliveries and maintain sample stock levels Concept Development (25%) Support NPD projects through scoping, concept creation and approval Ensure customer and brand guidelines are met Complete costings and contribute to customer submissions Organise tastings and panels for internal and external stakeholders Process Development (25%) Support trials and launches, gathering data and post-trial results Maintain accurate documentation and product files Prepare and share trial reports Customer Relationship Management (10%) Communicate effectively with internal and external customers Stay informed of customer expectations and update teams accordingly Teamwork (10%) Support team members and represent RDQ by demonstrating Hain values Help track department spend against budget Maintain a clean, safe and collaborative working environment About You Food-related degree with basic culinary skills Minimum 1 year of product development experience (preferably chilled food) Proven track record of developing and launching commercially successful products Good understanding of costing and financial awareness Strong communication, organisational, and cross-functional teamwork skills Key Competencies Builds collaborative relationships Delivers consistent, high-quality results Personal Qualities Creative, enthusiastic, and adaptable “Foodie” mindset with a flair for innovation What we can offer you Competitive salary / rate of pay Hybrid Working Option 25 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holiday Option to purchase additional annual leave A day off work to support our charity partners Flexible working options Pension Medical benefit And access to a HUB that offers many discounts from a range of suppliers and retailers Why Join Us? At Hain, we value curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. You’ll be part of a passionate RDQ team dedicated to bringing delicious, safe, and sustainable food to market — while developing your skills and making an impact across our brands. Interested? Apply today and help us create the next generation of innovative food products. Qualifications Benefits Not Specified