Food Product Developer: Nutrition & Innovation (Hybrid)

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd; Aylesford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Product Developer for a pioneering firm in the supplements sector. The role involves managing product development from concept through to market-ready products, collaborating with internal teams and external partners. Candidates should hold a degree in Food Science or a related field, and possess experience in the nutrition or beverage industry. This position offers a hybrid working model and competitive salary with benefits including a discretionary bonus and health perks.

Benefits

Health cash plan

Subsidised gym membership

Ongoing training and career development

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Food Science, Food Chemistry or a related discipline.
• Experience in end-to-end product development within supplements, nutrition, food or beverage.
• Strong understanding of ingredient functionality, including vitamins and minerals.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer and internally driven new product development projects from brief to production.
• Translate customer concepts into technically sound, commercially viable products.
• Provide formulation, nutritional and technical guidance across the business.

Skills

Food Science knowledge

Project management

Nutrition understanding

Problem-solving mindset

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in Food Science or related discipline

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Product Developer for a pioneering firm in the supplements sector. The role involves managing product development from concept through to market-ready products, collaborating with internal teams and external partners. Candidates should hold a degree in Food Science or a related field, and possess experience in the nutrition or beverage industry. This position offers a hybrid working model and competitive salary with benefits including a discretionary bonus and health perks.