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To develop and optimise products across the Healthy Snacking and Confectionery division, operating as a hands-on developer with a high degree of autonomy across both NPD and R&D. The role is responsible for creating and refining recipes to deliver on taste, nutrition, quality, and cost targets, while applying strong ingredient, flavour, and sensory expertise within the ambient grocery space. It involves managing the end-to-end product lifecycle from concept through to launch, including the creation of clear briefs and confident cross-functional communication. The position also owns strategic innovation, using consumer insights and trend analysis to shape forward-thinking product development, while balancing day-to-day delivery with the freedom to introduce breakthrough ideas that redefine the category
Job Responsibility:
Autonomously develop market leading formulations based on benchmarks and briefs, balancing innovation, functionality, and quality standards
Manage all product samples: review, taste, and ensure timely distribution to customers and suppliers, maintaining accuracy and consistency
Lead internal and customer tasting and benchmarking sessions, providing clear insights and recommendations for product positioning and improvement
Lead trends and market insights, integrating findings into presentations and strategies
maintain regular retailer engagement to inform innovation
Deliver high-impact customer presentations, ensuring content is accurate, compelling, and aligned with brand strategy
Manage critical paths with strong project planning, milestone tracking, and proactive resolution of delays to ensure successful on time launches
Oversee product development from concept to finished goods, including briefings, quote and sample reviews, factory trial support, and quality checks
Maintain and update project tracker, setting deadlines, creating critical paths, and delegating tasks to cross-functional teams (commercial, technical)
Lead annual strategic category plans, including quarterly reviews, tracking progress, and adjusting strategies to meet financial and innovation objectives
Coordinate stakeholder communications and meetings, proactively identifying and resolving project challenges to ensure smooth delivery
Requirements:
5 years experience working in NPD in Ambient Grocery
Market and trend implementation and execution with BOLD NPD ideas
Real opportunity for a hands on developer to see concept to launch
Have used and is familiar with Nutri-calc or equivalent
Can confidently understand and run a critical path
Examples of cross-functional working across multiple teams
Examples of independent problem solving and solutions to previous projects
Recipe Development & Formulation
Brand led product innovation & execution
Self-starter and adaptability to respond effectively to trends
Food science or nutrition knowledge
Project management
Nice to have:
Passionate about nutrition and wellbeing and latest trends
Excited about working within a dynamic and fast-paced team
Motivated and Ambitious
Can do attitude to find solutions within a development window
What we offer:
Competitive salary with annual salary reviews
25 days holiday per annum, increasing to 27 days after 3 years’ service and 30 days after 5 years’ service
Extensive benefits programme including buying additional holiday, medical cash plan, access to mental health support and many other benefits
Flexible hours and work from home available to all staff
Great learning and development and progression opportunities
Yearly bonus structure (based on company targets)
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
Generous Company Sick Pay
Pension Scheme Contribution
Solent social events run by our inhouse Social Team