NPD Project Manager

Up to £50,000 + 10% Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Bring Big Food Ideas to Life.

Love food innovation? Know how to turn a great concept into a
commercially successful product
?

We’re looking for an ambitious
NPD Project Manager
to join a growing premium food business and take ownership of exciting
own-brand product development
from first idea through to launch.

This is a role with
real ownership, variety and influence
. You’ll manage multiple NPD projects, work across bakery, dairy, butchery, prepared foods and ambient, lead a Junior Product Developer and partner with suppliers and commercial teams to get outstanding products onto the shelves.

You’ll be responsible for making sure every product is
right, ready and commercially viable
.

• Own the
  full NPD journey
  from concept to launch
• Drive multiple projects, critical paths, timelines and budgets
• Develop commercially viable products with the right
  cost, format and margin
• Lead and develop a
  Junior Product Developer
• Drive packaging, artwork and supplier development
• Build strong supplier relationships and negotiate where required
• Spot
  food trends, competitor moves and new opportunities
• Partner with
  Technical, Buying, Marketing, Retail and Merchandising
• Ensure every product meets
  food safety, allergen and labelling legislation
• Keep projects on track, manage risks and deliver successful launches

You’re an experienced food NPD professional who combines
creativity with commercial thinking
and knows how to make things happen.

You’ll have:

• Proven NPD / Product Development experience within the
  food industry
• Strong product costing and commercial awareness
• Excellent project and critical path management skills
• Experience working with suppliers and packaging
• Previous team leadership or people management experience
• Strong knowledge of
  UK food legislation, allergens and food safety
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills

This isn’t NPD by numbers.

You’ll have the freedom to
shape products, influence decisions and make a visible impact
within a growing premium food business.

• Up to £50,000
• Up to 10% performance bonus
• Monday–Friday
• Lead exciting, high-profile NPD projects
• Manage and develop a Junior Product Developer
• Supportive, collaborative culture
• Genuine career progression

Ready to put your ideas on the shelf?

If you’re a
commercially savvy NPD professional
who wants ownership, variety and the opportunity to make great food happen, we want to hear from you.