Liquid Commercialisation Specialist

Diageo; Menstrie; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Diageo is seeking a skilled professional to lead liquid commercialisation within the RTD portfolio, transforming bold ideas into scalable, commercially viable products across Europe. You will work across brands, markets, and supply partners, shaping the future RTD capabilities and partnerships while delivering robust, safe, high-quality liquids.

The role requires strong technical expertise in liquid development, manufacturing scale-up, and stakeholder influence, with a focus on delivering

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent in a relevant technical field.
• Experience in commercialisation, innovation or brand change within food & beverage.
• Technical expertise in liquid development and commercialisation from lab to production.
• Strong understanding of food and beverage development and production processes such as packaging, microbiology and legal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the liquid commercialisation of RTD innovation, renovation, productivity and sustainability projects.
• Collaborate with R&D and Supply to deliver liquids meeting quality and food safety requirements.
• Manage technical risk, scale-up and project execution across the RTD portfolio.
• Act as a technical expert and build cross-functional relationships to deliver supply outcomes.
• Drive process simplification and establish consistent ways of working for future growth.
• Deliver high-quality technical documentation and governance for commercialisation.
• Support laboratory compliance, safety and adherence to health and food safety standards.
• Apply data and business understanding to solve challenges and deliver outcomes.
• Influence stakeholders across functions to progress in a fast-moving environment.

Skills

Degree-level qualification

Commercialisation experience

Liquid development expertise

Food & beverage development

Communication skills

Problem solving

Job description

About Us

With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, Diageo is home to some of the world’s most iconic drinks. From Johnnie Walker and Guinness to Tanqueray, Smirnoff and Don Julio, we craft brands chosen for life’s moments, from everyday connections to landmark celebrations.

Bring your talent, curiosity and ambition, and strive for your personal best alongside people who challenge, support and learn from each other. Together, as one outstanding team, we keep learning, improving and raising the bar for our brands, our business and each other.

Join us and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more.

About the Function

The RTD (Ready-to-Drink) category is one of Diageo’s most dynamic and fastest-growing businesses. Through innovation, renovation, productivity and sustainability, we bring exciting products to consumers across multiple brands, markets and manufacturing locations.

About the Team

The RTD Commercialisation team sits at the heart of bringing innovation to life. Working across a highly collaborative global network, the team partners with R&D, Brand Teams, Supply Functions, Production Sites and external partners to transform ideas into scalable, commercially successful products.

About the Role

As part of the RTD Commercialisation team, you will play a pivotal role in transforming bold ideas into scalable, commercially successful products that delight consumers, drive growth and strengthen Diageo's position within the RTD category.

This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact through the successful delivery of a complex and exciting Brand Change portfolio, while helping create a more agile, scalable and sustainable RTD business for the future.

The RTD portfolio spans Ready-to-Drink, Ready-to-Serve, Cocktails and Low/No Alcohol propositions. You will work across multiple brands, markets, manufacturing locations and supply partners across Europe, requiring strong technical expertise in liquid development, manufacturing processes and scale-up, together with the ability to navigate complexity, influence stakeholders and deliver robust supply solutions.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead the liquid commercialisation of RTD innovation, renovation, productivity and sustainability projects.
• Partner across R&D and Supply to commercialise liquids that meet sensory, quality and food safety requirements while delivering scalable and commercially viable supply solutions.
• Manage technical risk, manufacturing scale-up and project execution across a diverse RTD portfolio.
• Act as a technical expert, building strong relationships and fostering collaboration to deliver supply outcomes that are in the best interests of consumers, brands and the business.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to drive process simplification, establish consistent ways of working and strengthen organisational capability to support future growth.
• Deliver high-quality technical documentation and project governance requirements to enable efficient, compliant and successful commercialisation.
• Support laboratory compliance and safety, ensuring all activities are carried out in line with health & safety, quality and food safety standards.
• Apply technical expertise, data and business understanding to solve challenges, manage ambiguity and deliver successful outcomes.
• Build strong relationships across functions and influence stakeholders at all levels to drive progress in a complex, fast-moving environment.

You will have the opportunity to work on some of Diageo’s most exciting innovation projects while helping shape the future capabilities, partnerships and ways of working that support the next stage of RTD growth.

Experience / Skills Required

We’d love to work with you if you have:

• Degree-level qualification, or equivalent experience, in a relevant technical field.
• Experience in commercialisation, innovation or brand change within the food and beverage industry.
• Technical expertise across liquid development and commercialisation, including taking products from laboratory scale to industrial production.
• Strong understanding of food and beverage development and production, including areas such as manufacturing, microbiology, flavours, packaging, legal requirements and market research.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to build strong cross-functional relationships.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to evaluate options and implement effective solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Flexible Working

Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you, so that you’re supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our purpose is crafting iconic drinks chosen for life’s moments. And it’s our people, with their different experiences, perspectives and talents, who make that possible.

We value diversity in its broadest sense and want everyone to feel they can belong, contribute and strive for their personal best. You’ll work alongside people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, challenging, supporting and learning from one another as one outstanding team.

Together, we’re constantly learning and improving, combining the strength of our people, capabilities and iconic brands to raise the bar, grow and win. Wherever you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, make an impact and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more.

Ready to bring your best? This could be your opportunity.

As a temporary contractor, you'll be employed by our Managed Service Provider, Magnit Global, who manage most of our temporary contract hiring, you will not be employed by Diageo