Culinary NPD Team Lead
Listed on 2026-09-13
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Management
Operations Management
Culinary NPD Team Lead
Location:
Northamptonshire (exact location & package disclosed over the phone)
Working Pattern:
Monday - Friday, 5 days on site (UK & EU Travel as and when required)
Are you a passionate food innovator with the leadership skills to inspire a high-performing team? We're looking for a Culinary NPD Team Lead to drive our UK innovation agenda, bringing exciting new products to market while shaping the future of our development function.
The RoleAs Culinary NPD Team Lead, you'll head up the UK Product Development team, leading a talented group of NPD professionals and taking ownership of the full product development lifecycle, from concept and kitchen creation through to successful commercial launch.
Working closely with senior stakeholders across the business and the Group Development Team, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering innovative, commercially successful products that delight customers and consumers alike.
What You’ll Be Doing Lead & Inspire- Manage, coach and develop a small team
- Create a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement
- Set objectives, drive performance and support career development
Drive Innovation
- Lead end-to-end NPD projects from concept to launch
- Develop exciting new products aligned with market trends and customer needs
- Oversee recipe development, product optimisation and benchmarking
- Deliver engaging customer presentations, tastings and innovation sessions
Collaborate Across the Business
- Partner with Commercial, Operations, Technical, Finance, Procurement and Supply Chain teams
- Work closely with the UK
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