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Innovation Manager - Fruit

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YeoValley

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United Kingdom , Blagdon

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Manufacturing

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45000.00 GBP / Year
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Job Description:

Under the direction of the Senior Innovation Manager, the Innovation Manager will lead & manage, with the support of a Senior Development Technologist, the creation and development of insight led new and existing products in the yogurt, ice cream, and desserts categories for specific accounts. This individual will collaborate and lead with cross functional teams to deliver cutting-edge, high-quality product concepts that are aligned with customer and business priorities. This role is critical in shaping the future of the Yeo Valley Product Portfolio.

Job Responsibility:

  • Lead & manage, with the support of a Senior Development Technologist, the creation and development of insight led new and existing products in the yogurt, ice cream, and desserts categories for specific accounts
  • Collaborate and lead with cross functional teams to deliver cutting-edge, high-quality product concepts
  • Nominated Lead Yeo Valley Innovation Development contact for all internal and external projects associated with allocated account customer
  • Manage specific NPD projects from kitchen concept to Gate 3 approval
  • Coordination and management of critical paths
  • Liaise closely with Insight Manager to provide expertise in food and eating trends and recipe formulation
  • Develop and maintain excellent customer relationships with defined retailers
  • Liaise with current and new suppliers to source new ingredients
  • Responsible for ensuring your product meets the most up to date policy and brands standards
  • Leading, coaching, developing and where relevant influences Snr Development Technologists
  • Has overall accountability of the results and performance of their customer accounts

Requirements:

  • Food qualification or previous food manufacturing or catering experience
  • Minimum 5 years of post-graduate experience in a food NPD role, preferably within dairy, desserts or ice cream
  • Ideally have some people management experience
  • Expertise in product formulation & sensory analysis
  • Experience in managing multiple product development projects simultaneously
  • Strong understanding of the functional properties of yogurt, desserts & ice cream
  • Ability to work well with a collaborative, cross-functional team environment and lead in own area of expertise
  • Passion for staying ahead of trends & a desire to proactively explore innovative ingredients and product concepts
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to analyse complex technical challenges & implement solutions
  • Excellent verbal & written communication skills
  • Driver’s License is essential due to multi-site locations

Nice to have:

  • Strong knowledge of Brands, values & processes as adopted by the retailers
  • Strong commercial awareness
  • Strong creative mindset and an ability to transform data and trends into ideas
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment and adjust to changing priorities
  • Strong, analytical skills
  • Tenacious & “can do” attitude
  • Self-driven with a growth mindset
  • Desire and ability to influence & drive change
  • Hands on & practical approach
  • Good IT skills -Microsoft and database systems
  • Ability to pull cross functional teams in one direction
What we offer:
  • competitive holiday allowance
  • non-contributory pension scheme
  • annual bonus
  • life cover
  • healthcare cash back plan
  • cycle to work scheme
  • subsidised Yeo Valley products and services
  • preferential rates with our partners
  • learning and development opportunities

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 06, 2026

Expiration:
February 20, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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