The Company

This is a fantastic chance to join a fabulous start-up food brand, creating and launching innovative chilled products to their growing consumer base. Highly ambitious and passionate about nutritious, tasty food, they are looking for their next NPD star to join them on their journey.

The Role

As a Product Developer working in a small team, you will be hands on with involvement in all aspects of the development process. Your responsibilities will encompass market research, the successful creation and launch of high-quality products that meet consumer demands whilst aligning with market trends.

The brand has their own manufacturing facility but also work in collaboration with third-party manufacturers. Managing this relationship will be key, as you’ll seek out the highest quality ingredients and innovative solutions to enhance product excellence. By conducting rigorous testing and evaluations, you'll ensure that every product meets high standards for taste, nutrition, and shelf-life. In addition, you'll develop comprehensive product specifications and coordinate product trials, both in-house and with external partners.

Your keen awareness of industry trends and emerging technologies will support your drive for launching delicious and successful products. You will also strive for continuous improvement, making you instrumental in supporting production post-launch.

The Person

This role is perfect for a Food Science / Technology graduate who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about bringing unique food products to market. You will already have hands on experience developing brand or own label products and a keen interest in all things nutrition. You will have a can-do approach and project management skills along with a passion for food and keeping up with the latest food trends. Experience in chilled food manufacturing is preferred, but candidates from other areas of the food industry will also be considered.

So, if you’re looking for the chance to work for an amazing food brand where you can really apply and develop your creative NPD skills then apply now or Kimia on 0345 2600 737 or 07700 137 110 to find out more.

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Due to the large number of applications our opportunities attract, it sometimes takes us time to thoroughly review and consider them all. We endeavour to respond to every application within 5 working days, however if you have not heard from us within this timeframe, we are sorry to say your application for the role has not been successful. To support you in showcasing your best self, we make sure that any necessary accommodations, whether physical or non-physical, are provided to assist you throughout the job application and interview process.

Also, please note that we are only able to accept and respond to applications from candidates with eligibility to work in the UK and those who hold valid work visas.