Founded by international footballer Thomas 'Hal' Robson-Kanu, The Turmeric Co. is one of the fastest-growing health brands in the UK ️
We make a range of 100% natural, potent, on-the-go drinks that support the health and wellbeing of people in all walks of life.
Perfected for over 20 years and backed by science, our award-winning formula has supported the wellness of over 10,000 people across the UK, and is stocked in the likes of Sainsbury's, Selfridges, Whole Foods and Planet Organic.
From our HQ in Chatteris, Cambridgeshire, we produce every shot ourselves using only raw, functional ingredients – no additives, no sweeteners, no compromises.
https://theturmeric.co/
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The Turmeric Co: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theturmericco/
Raw Hydrate: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rawhydrate/
The Role:
We're looking for a London-based Senior Juice Developer to join our NPD team and take ownership of product development across our Private Label and branded ranges.
This is a hands-on, end-to-end role - from concept through to launch - with real accountability for formulation quality, project delivery, and cross-functional execution. Based primarily in London, you'll work closely with our Product Design Director to bring products to market that meet the standards of partners, including Sainsbury's, M&S, Tesco, Waitrose, and coffee chains like Nero and Starbucks.
If you're technically strong, commercially minded, and thrive at pace in an entrepreneurial environment, this is a role with genuine impact and visibility.
The responsibilities
As Senior Juice Developer, you will:
* Lead formulation and development of juice and functional beverages across Private Label and branded ranges
* Own projects end-to-end, from concept through to launch, against timelines and customer requirements
* Drive bench trials, pilot trials, and scale-up processes through to factory implementation
* Act as the key internal point of contact across Technical, Production, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams
* Lead shelf-life testing, validation, and product optimisation
* Support ingredient sourcing, supplier engagement, and cost optimisation
* Ensure accurate documentation of formulations, specifications, and trial outcomes
* Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities within product development
* Prepare samples for internal review and support Commercial with customer submissions where required
The skillset
* Degree or relevant qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition, or related field
* Proven experience in beverage or juice product development (ideally 3–5+ years)
* Strong understanding of the full product development process, from concept to launch
* Experience working with retailers and/or Private Label accounts
* Technical knowledge of ingredients, formulations, and processing
* Excellent project management, documentation, and organisational skills
* Strong communicator, able to collaborate across multiple internal teams
* Proactive, solutions-focused, and comfortable managing competing priorities
The person
* Passionate about health, wellness, and high-quality ingredients
* Positive, hands-on attitude with a strong work ethic
* Curious and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment
* Aligned with our values: Fuel Our Mission · Relentless on Quality · Make It Happen · Entrepreneurial Spirit
The benefits
* Be part of a mission-driven, founder-led business
* Play a key role in scaling one of the UK's most exciting health brands
* High-impact role with real ownership and visibility
* Career progression as the business grows
* Training & Development support for further qualifications
* Employee discount on Turmeric Co. shots