NPD Studio Manager
đź“Ť Alconbury Weald, Huntingdon | Fixed Term Contract/Permanent
Are you an organised, people-focused leader with a passion for bringing ideas to life? We’re looking for a NPD Studio Manager to join our team and oversee the creation of high-quality product samples that shape our customers’ first impressions.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a small team, manage resources effectively, and ensure the smooth running of our NPD (New Product Development) studio. You’ll play a vital role in coordinating the sample process — from materials procurement to final delivery — ensuring everything is completed on time, to budget, and to the highest standard.
What you’ll be doing
* Leading and motivating a team of NPD Assistants to deliver samples efficiently.
* Planning and managing sample materials, budgets, and inventory using Rubicon.
* Coordinating with procurement, NPD, technical, and operations teams to meet customer deadlines.
* Conducting quality checks to guarantee samples meet exacting requirements.
* Managing the packaging, dispatch, and couriering of samples to customers.
* Ensuring the studio remains a clean, safe, and well-organised environment.
* Driving continuous improvement in speed, cost, quality, and service.
What we’re looking for
* Experience leading a team in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
* Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
* Proficiency in MS Office and ideally experience with Rubicon.
* Knowledge of retail packaging production or supply chain processes.
* A self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects at once.
* Confident communicator with the ability to work across all levels.
* Flexibility to work longer hours during peak flower events (e.g. Valentine’s Day).
* A full UK driving licence.
* Basic floristry knowledge is a bonus.
What you’ll bring
* Calmness and efficiency when managing multiple customer requests.
* A proactive, problem-solving approach with a tenacious eye for quality.
* Professionalism, resourcefulness, and a genuine passion for delivering results.
🌸 Why join us?
This is more than just a management role — it’s a chance to directly influence how our products reach major retail customers, ensuring we deliver excellence at every stage. You’ll be at the heart of a creative, collaborative, and dynamic team, with opportunities to make a real impact in a growing business.
📩 If this sounds like your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you.