Senior NPD Technologist

Senior NPD Technologist

The Role

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior NPD Technologist to lead the development and launch of innovative ambient and fresh products across retail and food service. You will manage projects from concept through to successful factory launch, ensuring products meet customer, technical, and commercial requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end NPD projects across bakery categories

• Translate customer briefs into scalable, cost-effective recipes aligned with factory capability.

• Manage kitchen trials, factory trials, scale-up, and product launches.

• Ensure all specifications, nutritional data, allergen information, and pack copy meet retailer and UK legal standards.

• Work cross-functionally with Technical, Production, Procurement, and Commercial teams.

• Support continuous improvement and cost optimisation initiatives.

Requirements

• Proven NPD experience within a bakery manufacturing environment.

• Strong understanding of bakery ingredients, processes, and shelf life.

• Experience with UK retailer specifications and food safety systems (HACCP/BRCGS).

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related discipline preferred.

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Up to 43,000 (DOE)