Food Technologist — NPD & Launch Specialist (London)

True North Talent Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Employee discounts

Free company products

Team socials and product tastings

Referral bonus scheme

Cycle to work

Job summary

In The News in London is seeking a Food Technologist to own the technical side of launches within a growing food business. You’ll work with NPD and EPD teams to manage specifications, artwork and labelling, supplier approval and product validation.

You will ensure safety and compliance across UK/EU legislation, keep up to date with changes, and support production trials while guiding cross-functional teams through the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Background in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, Nutrition or related discipline.
• Experience in technical/food technology role within food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and UK/EU legislation and industry standards.
• Experience with specifications, artwork, labelling and supplier compliance.
• Good understanding of technical processes involved in bringing products to market.
• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Knowledge of BRCGS Issue 9.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain product and raw material specifications.
• Create and approve pack copy, labelling and artwork, ensuring compliance with UK/EU legislation and retailer requirements.
• Manage technical information across digital systems to maintain product safety, traceability and compliance.
• Support supplier approval, risk assessment and due diligence.
• Review raw material specifications and supplier documentation.
• Work closely with NPD and EPD throughout product development and industrialisation.
• Manage technical elements of critical paths to ensure products launch on time.
• Coordinate technical validations, product testing, shelf-life assessments and organoleptic evaluations.
• Support production trials and provide technical guidance and training to production teams.
• Investigate recurring technical and consumer issues and help identify corrective actions.
• Keep up to date with changing legislation and ensuring products remain compliant.

Skills

Food safety

Specifications

Artwork & labelling

Supplier compliance

Project management

BRCGS 9

Education

Food Science

Food Technology

Chemistry

Nutrition

Job description

In The News in London is seeking a Food Technologist to own the technical side of launches within a growing food business. You’ll work with NPD and EPD teams to manage specifications, artwork and labelling, supplier approval and product validation.

You will ensure safety and compliance across UK/EU legislation, keep up to date with changes, and support production trials while guiding cross-functional teams through the product lifecycle.