Product Development Technical Co-ordinator

At Something Different Wholesale, we're passionate about creating exciting products that customers love. We're looking for a highly organised and detail-focused Product Development Technical Co-ordinator to join our Buying & Design team and play a key role in bringing hundreds of new products to market every year.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with data, documentation and processes, whilst developing valuable skills in product development, compliance and product safety. No two days are the same, and there's always something new to learn.

Working closely with Buyers, Designers, and overseas suppliers, you'll help ensure our products are launch-ready, compliant and supported by accurate technical documentation, across home fragrance, home décor, gifting and seasonal collections.

• Supporting the Buying & Design team throughout the product development process.
• Coordinating information between Buying, Design, Compliance and suppliers.
• Maintaining accurate product information throughout development.

• Preparing and maintaining technical files and product records.
• Creating and managing Declarations of Conformity and supporting documentation.
• Maintaining compliance databases, trackers and audit-ready records.
• Supporting ongoing improvements to compliance processes and systems.

• Coordinating third-party testing with external laboratories.
• Monitoring testing progress and following up outstanding reports.
• Reviewing test documentation and ensuring actions are completed before launch.

• Liaising with overseas suppliers regarding testing, documentation and technical information.
• Coordinating product labelling and packaging requirements.
• Supply the Design team with required compliance information including warnings, directions for use and recycling information
• Supporting multilingual packaging requirements for EU markets.
• Maintaining accurate product data across systems.

• Identify opportunities to improve processes and ways of working
• Support the development of new compliance tools and documentation
• Keep up to date with product safety developments and industry best practice
• Continue developing technical knowledge

• New product launches
• Product sample management
• Trade shows and exhibitions
• Competitor shopping and trend research
• Wider Buying & Design projects as the business continues to grow

• Is exceptionally organised and methodical.
• Loves working with data, spreadsheets and documentation.
• Has excellent attention to detail.
• Can prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Communicates confidently with colleagues and suppliers.
• Enjoys learning new things and developing new skills.
• Takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office knowledge.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Experience working with data and documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Experience with in product development, buying, technical, quality or compliance.
• Experience working with overseas suppliers.
• Knowledge of product testing processes.
• Experience maintaining technical documentation.
• Understanding of UK or EU product regulations.
• Experience using ERP or product management systems.

• 29 days holiday including Bank Holidays
• Birthday day off
• Annual company bonus scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual salary reviews
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Free onsite parking

This is a great opportunity to join a growing business and gain exposure to the full product development lifecycle. You'll work with a wide variety of products, develop specialist technical knowledge and play an important role in ensuring successful product launches across the UK and Europe.