NPD Technologist

4 weeks ago

Leeds, United Kingdom Lucy Walker Recruitment Full time

We have a fantastic opportunity to join a well-known FMCG business in their Leeds Head Office as an NPD Technologist. This is a brand renowned internationally with families and foodies alike for their feelgood treats, and a key role in delivering new and innovative products within their market. Based in a Head Office, this is a non-factory role where you are supplied with a state-of-the-art kitchen, fully equipped with the best tools to innovate and create delicious sweet treats.

Focused on providing a positive employee experience, our client offers an excellent benefits package including: 27 days holiday + BH, hybrid working and flexi hours, private healthcare, a generous pension contribution, and much more

For the NPD Technologist role, we are looking for candidates with a relevant degree, e.g. Food Science or Nutrition (or similar), and 2+ years of experience managing food innovation and development projects.

Key Responsibilities of the NPD Technologist:

Drive Innovation: Lead and manage Retail and Out-of-Home product innovation and renovation projects, ensuring timely and budget-friendly delivery.
Collaborate with UK and International Teams: Coordinate with suppliers, brand champions, and internal departments to bring projects to life.
Spot Trends: Monitor industry trends and innovations, driving awareness of relevant food trends within the company.
Enhance Knowledge: As a passionate foodie you will be committed to sharing your knowledge, delivering educational food programs and events internally to enhance food trend awareness across the business.
Ensure Quality: Continuously review competitor products and propose improvements to maintain top-tier quality.Experience and Skills Required:

Essential: A degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition or a related field, or an equivalent qualification.
Essential: 2-3+ years of experience in a similar I&D, NPD, R&D role within an FMCG Food environment.
Essential: Experience managing food innovation and renovation projects from concept through to launch.
High energy, enthusiasm, and a genuine passion for food, sweet treats, and trends.
A positive attitude and a willingness to get involved and make a difference.
Keen learner, a proactiveness to gaining and sharing food trend knowledge.This is a unique opportunity to work with a global leading brand in the Food industry. If you have the ingredients to bake up the perfect NPD Technologist, submit your CV to us ASAP for consideration

Please note: due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to respond to every individual. If you have not heard back within 7 days, please assume you have been unsuccessful in the role. We are strictly looking for the above experience and cannot consider CVs outside of this due to the technicalities of the role

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