Hybrid 12-Month Product Developer (Food) Manchester

targetjobs UK; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

28 days holiday

Pension (up to 10% employer)

Onsite gym access

Coaching and training

Stream app

Grocery Aid

Job summary

Co-op is offering a 12-month Undergraduate Product Developer placement in Manchester. The role combines home, office, and supplier visits across the UK, starting June 2027.

You will support the Product Development team in creating high-quality own-brand products that taste great and meet top quality standards. We’re looking for a motivated second-year student with a passion for food, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage projects and present ideas clearly.

Qualifications

• Second-year university student pursuing a food-related undergraduate degree.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential.
• Good problem-solving and project management abilities; able to present clearly.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Problem-solving

Project management

Food passion

Education

Second-year student in a food-related degree

Job description

Co-op is offering a 12-month Undergraduate Product Developer placement in Manchester. The role combines home, office, and supplier visits across the UK, starting June 2027.

You will support the Product Development team in creating high-quality own-brand products that taste great and meet top quality standards. We’re looking for a motivated second-year student with a passion for food, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage projects and present ideas clearly.