Innovation Manager (FOOD)

Blue Spark Organisation Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food business is seeking a creative FMCG Senior Recruitment Consultant to innovate and develop market-leading products. This role involves managing NPD projects, balancing creativity with technical feasibility, and influencing cross-functional teams while contributing to a values-led organization.

Qualifications

• Strong track record in food manufacturing.
• Ability to lead multiple projects and influence stakeholders.
• Deep knowledge of ingredients and recipe formulation.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple NPD projects aligning with commercial goals.
• Create and evolve products from conception to customer approval.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for project delivery.

Skills

Creativity

Project Management

Food Innovation

Education

Degree in Food Science or related field

Job description

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The Company

This award-winning food business is known for its high-quality, insight-led product innovation across multiple categories and are looking for a creative and commercially minded Innovation Manager to join a large product team and help drive the development of market leading products.

This is a site-based role with some travel to other manufacturing sites and customers so a full UK driving licence is essential.

The Role

Reporting into the Senior Innovation Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of concept development, from kitchen to customer approval. This is a hands-on, foodie role where you’ll create and evolve products that balance creativity with technical feasibility, using market insights, consumer trends, and your own passion for food innovation.

You’ll lead multiple NPD projects across their brands, ensuring each one is aligned with commercial goals and customer expectations. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you’ll keep critical paths on track and deliver solutions with speed and precision. From building compelling customer presentations, to sourcing innovative raw materials and supporting trend safaris, you’ll help keep the business ahead of the curve.

The Candidate

You’ll be a creative and foodie Senior Product Developer or NPD Manager with a strong track record within food manufacturing, in bringing great concepts to shelf. With deep knowledge of ingredients and recipe formulation, you combine creative flair with a meticulous approach to development. You’re confident managing multiple projects at pace, presenting ideas to customers and influencing internal teams across departments. Ideally, you also have some people management experience.

This is a brilliant opportunity to shape a growing product portfolio within a values-led food business. You’ll work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where your ideas and expertise can truly make a difference.

Apply now or call us on 0345 2600 737 / 07700 137 110 to find out more.

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Due to the large number of applications our opportunities attract, it sometimes takes us time to thoroughly review and consider them all. We endeavour to respond to every application within 5 working days, however if you have not heard from us within this timeframe, we are sorry to say your application for the role has not been successful. To support you in showcasing your best self, we make sure that any necessary accommodations, whether physical or non-physical, are provided to assist you throughout the job application and interview process.

Also, please note that we are only able to accept and respond to applications from candidates with eligibility to work in the UK and those who hold valid work visas.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage Retail

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