Junior NPD Technologist

Location: Greater London

Alexander Steele Recruitment is partnering with a fast-growing food business to recruit a Product Developer for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on product development professional to work across end to end NPD, supporting the launch and evolution of innovative food products within a collaborative, creative environment.

Reporting into the NPD Manager, this role will suit someone who enjoys balancing creativity with structure and has a strong understanding of how to bring commercially viable food products to market.

On offer

* Salary for this role is circa £30,000

* 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to benefit from more!

* Hybrid working - Up to 2 days a week WFH

Key Responsibilities

* Lead product development projects from concept creation through to successful market launch

* Manage project timelines, milestones and internal workflows to ensure delivery against deadlines

* Develop and refine recipes, translating kitchen concepts into scalable, factory-ready formats

* Prepare product costings, nutritional data and technical documentation

* Brief and manage manufacturing partners during trials and production runs

* Support ingredient sourcing and supplier onboarding in collaboration with Operations

* Define and support Quality Assurance Standards for new and existing products

* Conduct product tastings, sample reviews and trial evaluations

* Contribute to packaging development by reviewing product information and specifications

* Use market and competitor insights to inform product decisions

* Identify potential risks and proactively implement solutions

Candidate Profile

* Minimum 1 year of industry experience in food product development with working knowledge of structured NPD processes

* Degree or equivalent qualification in Food Science or related subjects

* Strong organisational and project management skills

* Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong attention to detail

* Confident communicator, able to work effectively across internal teams and external partners

* Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint