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Supporting our New Product Development (NPD) function, this role works closely with the NPD Manager to help develop and launch Newt-branded food and drink products. From early concept through to launch, you’ll play a key part in ensuring every product reflects our brand values, quality standards and commercial objectives across retail, hospitality and wholesale.
Job Responsibility:
Developing new and improving existing food products from concept to launch
Managing product viability, critical paths and commercials alongside merchandising
Writing clear, compliant artwork briefs for packaging and design partners
Organising taste panels and presenting new products and commercials internally
Benchmarking competitors, pricing, packaging and market trends
Sourcing and managing suppliers, prioritising quality, welfare and local partnerships
Supporting forecasting, negotiations, samples and photoshoots
Ensuring compliance across manufacturing sites and product labelling
Requirements:
Experience in project management, ideally within food or FMCG
Understanding of NPD principles, supply chain and quality standards
Commercially minded with an understanding of pricing, margins and market dynamics
Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects at pace
Strong negotiation and supplier relationship skills
Confident using Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Office
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
A genuine passion for product, quality and innovation
What we offer:
A positive workplace environment with opportunities to develop both personally and professionally
Complimentary use of our gym and wellbeing classes
Complimentary access to our Spa and swimming pools and 50% off Spa Treatments
30% discount for all our colleagues and free delivery for any online purchases
Discounted hotel stays for staff, accompanied by a fantastic 30% discount at our restaurants
Complimentary garden membership for the Newt and our partner gardens including the Eden Project, Kew Gardens and The Lost Gardens of Heligan
Complimentary staff meal each shift
Colleague recognition programme “Newt Awards” with the opportunity to achieve a variety of amazing rewards including a complimentary Hotel Stay
Employee Assistance Programme for both yourself and your family including unlimited 24/7 remote GP appointments
Access to our Cycle to Work scheme
Regular team engagement activities including Fun Squad events
Up to 30 days annual leave each year for our full-time team