Product Development Specialist

3 days ago


Lockerbie, Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) Full time

As a Product Development Specialist with Scotland's Rural College (SRUC), you will play a key role in promoting and developing activity at the 'Maker Space' / 'Product Development Kitchen' based in SRUC's Dairy Research & Innovation Centre in Dumfries. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a wide range of project partners and stakeholders across South-West Scotland and Cumbria.

The main purpose of this post is to identify and develop ideas and options with companies that would benefit from using Maker Space facilities for new product development and scaling up of production. The appointee will work closely with staff of Appleby Creamery (Cows & Co) and Ayrshire Economic Forum, as well as a range of food processing businesses within the region. Regular travel across Dumfries and other sites in the project region (South and West Scotland and Cumbria) will be expected on occasions.

A minimum salary of £35,000 per annum is offered, which includes generous annual leave, enhanced pension contributions to contributory pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, discounted RAC Membership, and family leave. We encourage Continuing Professional Development with a tailored investment in an individual's learning and development. Flexible working patterns and hybrid working solutions are available.

  • The ideal candidate will have knowledge in food technology and be educated to at least SCQF Level 9 in a relevant subject or have equivalent relevant experience.
  • This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, if you are a migrant worker.


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