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NPD Manager

United Kingdom, Downpatrick · Job Posted June 29, 2026
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Be part of something big We look at what is wrong with food to figure out how to make it the best it can be, without being bound by the way it has always been done. This kind of innovative thinking has led Finnebrogue to multiple awards, nationwide acclaim and has established us as a leading food producer. In 2024, we were recognised as the UK’s Employer of the Year by Grocer Gold and the Best Place to Work in Northern Ireland by the Irish News Workplace & Employment Awards. Our robust People Strategy offers career pathways and development opportunities for all employees, emphasising talent growth and wellbeing with generous benefits for all. We are proud to be the first food producer in the UK and Ireland to achieve the Diversity Mark accreditation and are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. With four sites in Downpatrick, County Down, our business continues to grow rapidly, with turnover growing from £50M to £200M in the past 6 years. Join us at Finnebrogue, where innovation meets excellence, and every team member is valued and empowered to grow. The Role This is a unique and exciting opportunity to lead an innovative and award winning team, Working with various stakeholders you will manage and develop relationships at all levels. You will be responsible from concept through to launch with a strategic focus on both long term and short term objectives and direction for the business.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead an innovative and award winning team
  • manage and develop relationships at all levels
  • responsible from concept through to launch with a strategic focus on both long term and short term objectives and direction for the business

Requirements

  • Significant experience within a similar role
  • educated to third level within a relevant discipline
  • ability to evidence working with ingredient and packaging suppliers to identify and complete improvements
  • established relationships with major retailers
  • commercially focused with a results driven approach
  • developed leadership skills with a person centric approach

What we offer

  • Restaurant standard canteen with all meals subsidised
  • free breakfast and lunch options
  • free onsite car parking and electric charging points
  • free products weekly (up to 5 free products per person) through Shack Initiative
  • wellbeing, social and sport events
  • Healthcare plan
  • cycle to work scheme
  • new electric car scheme
  • birthday as a holiday day

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