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Posted:
05.05.2025
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19.06.2025
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Job Description:
Job Title: New Product Development Manager
Location: Hybrid
Job Type: Contract
Rate: Paying up to £250 a day
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My client is an ambitious and fast-growing FMCG brand on a mission to reimagine what’s possible in the world of healthy eating and the supplement space. We’re looking for a New Product Development Manager to support the creation of innovative, high-quality supplement and food products that our customers love.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to make a tangible impact in a values-led, consumer-focused business.
What You’ll Do:
* Support the end-to-end product development from concept through to shelf
* Lead cross-functional collaboration across R&D, marketing, operations, and suppliers
* Coordinate trials, tastings, and sample evaluations
* Track project timelines and ensure milestones are met
* Support regulatory compliance and documentation
* Ensure consistent product quality and innovation
What You Bring:
* 2+ years’ experience in NPD and project management
* Proven ability to manage multiple projects and timelines
* A detail-oriented mindset with strong organisational skills
* Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities
* Experience in the food industry is highly desirable
* Please note: as part of this role, you will be expected to taste and evaluate meat-based products.
Why Join My Client?
* A unique chance to shape products from the ground up
* Work in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment with real ownership
* Opportunity for future career progression in a rapidly scaling business
* Be part of a brand that’s passionate about flavour, sustainability, and innovation
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