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Are you passionate about food innovation and looking for your next step in New Product Development? We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and creative Product Developer to join a fast-growing and ambitious team, leading the way in their industry. If you thrive in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same, this could be the perfect role for you!
To be considered for the role, you’ll require the following essentials:
- Experience in a product development role within the food industry
- Strong knowledge of food, nutrition, and ingredient functionality
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and other relevant software
- A hands-on, can-do attitude with excellent problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
- 3+ years of experience in an NPD role, either in branded or own-label products
- A proven track record of successfully launching new products
- Experience as a Junior Developer or Technologist looking for their next step
Within this position, you’ll also be:
- Conducting market research to identify emerging trends, customer preferences, and competitor insights to shape product development
- Collaborating with third-party manufacturers to ensure top-tier innovation and quality
- Working closely with marketing, procurement, and production teams to manage the product development process from concept to launch
- Developing new product recipes, balancing ingredient functionality, cost, and nutritional guidelines
- Overseeing product testing, including sensory evaluations, shelf-life assessments, and nutritional analysis
- Creating and maintaining accurate product specifications, costings, and supporting documentation
- Coordinating and documenting product trials, both internally and with external suppliers
- Staying informed on industry advancements, sourcing new ingredients, and exploring emerging technologies
- Addressing technical challenges during development to ensure seamless execution
- Supporting post-launch production and follow-up reviews
- Developing packaging and design briefs to enhance product appeal
- Organising and attending photoshoots to showcase products
- Providing creative input for social media and communication channels
Salary & Working Hours
Salary is £30,000 - £35,000 per annum, dependant on experience
Talk Staff Recruitment is an established division of Talk Staff Group and works with companies throughout the East Midlands and UK with roles including many areas such as: Accountancy & Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Contact Centre and Office Support.
Talk Staff Recruitment act as an Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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