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New Food Development Manager

United Kingdom, London Employment contract 38000.00 - 65000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted July 02, 2026
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If you’re a true foodie with proven management experience and can hit the ground running, I’d love to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business where you’ll play a key role in developing innovative food products and driving projects from concept through to launch.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead the development and launch of innovative food products from concept through to market
  • Manage a team of chefs and technologists, ensuring projects stay on track and deadlines are met
  • Work closely with Operations, Technical and Supply Chain teams to deliver successful product launches
  • Source ingredients, monitor costs and ensure products meet both quality and commercial targets
  • Drive continuous improvement through product trials, taste testing and performance reviews

Requirements

  • Proven experience managing others
  • 5 years food / FMCG experience
  • Strong experience with either NPD or EPD programmes

What we offer

  • Pension
  • Medicash
  • 3 x life assurance

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