Food Product Developer - 12-Month Placement (Hybrid)

Co-op Digital; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

28 days holiday

Pension with employer contributions

Onsite gym access

Coaching and training

Stream app access

Grocery Aid

Job summary

Co-op Digital in Manchester is offering an undergraduate 12-month work placement as a Junior Product Developer starting June 2027. The role blends home, office, and supplier visits in a hybrid setup across the UK.

You’ll work with the Product Development team to create exciting own-brand products that meet high quality standards, supporting launches and future ranges. This placement advances your career in a values-led business.

Qualifications

• Must be in second year of university studying a food-related undergraduate degree.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Passion for food and developing your career.
• Good problem-solving and project management skills, with the ability to present clearly to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with internal and external partners, ensuring successful product launches.
• Support development/re-development of own-label products and deliver your projects to develop Co-op ranges.
• Create clear development briefs using your food expertise and passion.
• Monitor and track products up to launch.
• Visit stores and manufacturing sites across the UK to drive product development strategy and delivery.
• Identify new trends and market gaps.
• Communicate key product information and launch activity.

Skills

Food-related degree in progress

Strong communication skills

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Undergraduate degree in food-related field

Job description

Co-op Digital in Manchester is offering an undergraduate 12-month work placement as a Junior Product Developer starting June 2027. The role blends home, office, and supplier visits in a hybrid setup across the UK.

You’ll work with the Product Development team to create exciting own-brand products that meet high quality standards, supporting launches and future ranges. This placement advances your career in a values-led business.