Lead Development Technologist

2 months ago


Stretford, United Kingdom Westmill Full time
Lead Development Technologist Department: Marketing
Location: Manchester (Trafford Park)
Closing date: 7 August 2024

Our Business

We are proud of our heritage and position as one of Europe’s largest specialist food companies, manufacturing and supplying authentic global foods which serve the chefs and owners of restaurants and takeaways, as well as a diverse range of consumers. With a strong portfolio of leading brands including Lucky Boat, Elephant Atta, Rajah, Green Dragon and Patak’s, our product range is as diverse as the people who chose to work here, and includes noodles, flour, rice, spices, sauces and oils. We pride ourselves on our passion for food and people, where collaboration, diversity, and inclusion are integral in everything that we do. This is underpinned with our employee resource groups where members and allies help create an inclusive environment and special events are celebrated. Westmill is a place where no one feels like the new person for long and everyone has the chance to make a real difference to the business by being their authentic selves.

The Role  

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented Development Technologist to work closely with the UK retailers as well as our B2B and Industrial customers to support concept to market launch initiatives, innovation days and cost mitigation projects. Additionally, you will conduct ingredient testing, supplier research, production line trials, taste panels, shelf-life testing, packaging trials, and product benchmarking to support the business in their growth of branded business, whilst mitigating potential risk in the supply chain and ensuring the business remains commercially competitive. Reporting to the Head of Product Delivery, you will work closely and collaboratively with colleagues in the wider Product Delivery team and with stakeholders and suppliers to ensure Westmill achieves its strategic business projects and associated profitability objectives in a way that is aligned to the company values and culture.

Who are we looking for?

A passionate, commercially astute individual with demonstrable product development experience working with UK retailers. With a degree or HND in Food Science, Food Technology, or Nutrition, or equivalent, you will be familiar with NPD processes and the expectations of delivering private label NPD projects, whilst also having a real passion for food and an understanding of consumer trends, ingredients, and market-available products. With accomplished communication, prioritisation and organisational skills, your stakeholder management capability means that you will excel at influencing and marshalling resources to get things done, whilst your effective project management skills and the ability to maintain consistently high standards of delivery are also key attributes to succeed in this role. Experience in Pack Copy generation and approval, together with established Food Law understanding are important requirements for this role, whilst familiarity with the scientific elements of ingredients, additives, and their functionalities in food would be advantageous.  

What we offer:

  • A competitive salary
  • ABF Pension Scheme membership
  • An annual Incentive Plan

Additionally, you will have access to a range of benefits aimed at enhancing your wellbeing both at home and at work; from a free and confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to access to affordable loans and financial education, an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, a cycle to work scheme and a day dedicated to volunteering in your local community. You will also have access to our benefits platform Extra Spice from day one, offering a huge variety of retail and leisure discounts.

Would you like to hear more?

We would be delighted to discuss this opportunity with anyone who feel they would be a great fit for this role and our business. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require at any stage in the recruitment process.



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