Food Product Developer - Hybrid, 12‑Month FTC

Lucy Walker Recruitment Limited; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension contributions

Life insurance

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Lucy Walker Recruitment Limited is seeking a passionate Product Developer to join a dynamic Own Brand Product Development team in Leeds. You will work across ambient food categories, turning innovative ideas into commercially successful products while safeguarding quality, nutrition information and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with Product Managers and cross-functional partners to develop new products, manage timelines and deliver on specifications for a fast-paced retail

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing, retail or related environment.
• Degree or equivalent in food, nutrition or related discipline.
• Experience in food and drink product development with quality focus.
• Commercial awareness and passion for meeting customer needs.
• Knowledge of food legislation, labelling, nutrition and specs.

Responsibilities

• Support development and delivery of own-brand ambient products across categories.
• Work with Product Managers to drive quality, innovation and cost savings.
• Manage product development projects to hit milestones on time.
• Review and approve specifications, tender docs and supplier submissions.
• Coordinate tenders and support quality reviews and market assessments.
• Ensure labelling, nutrition and specs meet legal requirements.
• Collaborate with trading, suppliers and stakeholders to deliver briefs.
• Monitor market trends and opportunities for new products.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in food/nutrition

Tools

Microsoft Office

Product packaging specs systems

Job description

Lucy Walker Recruitment Limited is seeking a passionate Product Developer to join a dynamic Own Brand Product Development team in Leeds. You will work across ambient food categories, turning innovative ideas into commercially successful products while safeguarding quality, nutrition information and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with Product Managers and cross-functional partners to develop new products, manage timelines and deliver on specifications for a fast-paced retail