Are you a foodie with a knack for project management?

Our client, a leading supplier of value-added protein products to the retail, foodservice, and B2B channels, is looking for a driven NPD Project Developer to join their expanding innovation team.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will be the engine behind end-to-end New Product Development (NPD) projects—taking them from initial concept to a successful launch on supermarket shelves.

This is a high-impact role involving direct collaboration with 3rd party suppliers and major UK customers including retailers, food service providers and B2B manufacturers.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Execution: Plan and execute projects across a diverse supplier and customer base, ensuring "on time, in full" delivery.
• Critical Paths: Establish and manage critical paths, assessing customer timelines against ingredient and packaging capacities.
• Factory Trials: Arrange and attend trials across the UK, EU, and internationally to ensure seamless full-scale production.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate technical documentation, including trial results, QAS, development sheets, and specification writing.
• Sample Management: Oversee all aspects of sample preparation, storage, and submission to customers.
• Market Insight: Conduct supermarket visits to benchmark against competitors and identify new trends.

The Candidate

• Experience: 2–5 years in a similar role within the food industry, NPD or technical experience of working with protein or chilled products ideally
• Mobility: A full driving licence is essential, as the role requires travel to national and global sites.
• Communication: Strong numerical skills and the ability to build relationships with technical, commercial, and operational teams.
• Mindset: A detail-oriented professional with a genuine passion for food who can work both independently and as part of a team.

Please note, our client is unable to provide sponsorship, candidates need to have full eligibility to live and work in the UK indefinitely.

Apply with your CV today or contact us for more information about this excellent opportunity in a leading food manufacturing business.