Ingredients Technologist

Imperial Brands PLC; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consumer goods company is seeking an Ingredient Technologist to develop innovative products, including e-liquids and Heated Tobacco. The successful candidate will collaborate across teams, lead technical prototyping, and ensure quality standards. A degree in Food Technology or a related field is essential, along with a passion for hands-on innovation and problem-solving. Join us to drive our mission for a healthier future while enjoying competitive compensation and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation package

Bonus scheme

Opportunities for growth and learning

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Technology, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Ability to work independently and in a team with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in prototype development and innovation.
• Capability in planning, time management, and effective report writing.
• Open to learning new techniques and approaches.

Responsibilities

• Drive innovation in next generation products like e-liquids and Heated Tobacco.
• Collaborate with flavour houses and internal teams to deliver projects.
• Lead technical development and prototyping of ingredients.
• Provide technical guidance to various cross-functional teams.
• Stay updated on flavour trends and assess their potential.
• Ensure quality, safety, and compliance through documentation and risk assessments.

Skills

Strong Technical Foundation

Collaborative and Purposeful

Accountable and Inclusive

Hands-On Innovation

Problem-Solving Mindset

Continuous Learner

Education

Degree in Food Technology or Engineering

Job description

The Role

Are you passionate about creating products that redefine consumer experiences? As an Ingredient Technologist, you’ll play a pivotal role in developing the next generation of products and combustibles that power our ambitious innovation programme and growth plans.

Principle Accountabilities

• Drive Innovation in Next Generation Products: Play a key role in developing flavours and ingredients for cutting-edge products like e‑liquids, Heated Tobacco, and Oral Nicotine. Your work will directly influence consumer experience and product success.
• Collaborate Across Global Teams and Partners: Work closely with flavour houses, internal innovation teams, and external technology partners to bring new ideas to life. Build strong relationships and ensure seamless project delivery.
• Lead Technical Development and Prototyping: Prepare, assess, and prototype new ingredients and flavours, supporting scale‑up trials and factory workshops. Your expertise will help transform concepts into market‑ready products.
• Be the Subject Matter Expert: Provide guidance and technical advice to cross‑functional teams including Front‑End Innovation, Science, Engineering, and Quality. Your knowledge will shape decisions and improve outcomes.
• Stay Ahead of Trends and Technologies: Keep a sharp eye on emerging flavour trends and new technologies, assessing their potential for our innovation pipeline. Your insights will help us stay ahead in a fast‑moving industry.
• Ensure Quality, Safety, and Compliance: Manage documentation, risk assessments, and IP protection to maintain the highest standards of quality and safety. Your attention to detail will safeguard our innovation process.

Skills and Experience Required

• Strong Technical Foundation: A degree in Food Technology, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field – or equivalent experience that demonstrates your expertise.
• Collaborative and Purposeful: Ability to work independently while thriving in a team environment and able to collaborate with diverse stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions.
• Accountable and Inclusive: Take ownership of your work with confidence, while fostering authenticity and inclusivity in everything you do.
• Hands‑On Innovation: Experience in prototype development and a passion for turning ideas into tangible products that shape the future.
• Problem‑Solving Mindset: Skilled in planning, time management, and report writing, with the ability to break down complex challenges into achievable goals and deliver effective solutions.
• Continuous Learner: A drive for learning and improvement, open to new ideas, techniques, and innovative approaches that push boundaries.

What We Offer

In return for playing your part in building our future, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package with salary, bonus scheme and further benefits as well inspiring places to work and collaborate with purpose. Here at Imperial we will give you the opportunity to grow and learn, innovate at pace and be a part of our purpose to forge a path to a healthier future for moments of relaxation and pleasure for our consumers.

Everyone Belongs

Everyone Belongs

About Us

We're a truly international company, fourth largest in our industry and operating across 120 markets. An inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees. As we embrace a new era of growth, we are transforming. Our ways of working and culture are driven by a challenger mindset, constantly questioning the status quo where people can bring their best selves to work. Our agility and collaboration are driving our ambitions, innovation and success all supported by our award‑winning development programmes that creates exciting and rewarding career opportunities for all. Encouraging inclusion at local levels and supporting a developing and robust diversity agenda globally, we’re fully committed to creating and maintaining an environment that celebrates and respects difference. As a matter of policy, Imperial Tobacco or its subsidiaries never requests or requires payment as part of any recruitment process.