New Product Development Manager (Food)

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and beverage brand is seeking a New Product Development Manager to join their UK team on a 12-month fixed term contract. The role involves leading product development from concept to launch, using insights to identify trends and optimizing category performance. Ideal candidates will have experience in food manufacturing and a degree in Food Science.

Qualifications

• Experienced Development Manager with background in food manufacturing.
• Proven track record of implementing future NPD strategies.
• Confident communicator able to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of new products across food & drink categories.
• Use customer insight and data to drive innovation.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Innovation

Education

Degree in Food Science or related field

Job description

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Client:

Blue Spark Organisation Ltd

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

The Company

This much-loved food and beverage brand is renowned for delivering exceptional food and premium drinks across a network of UK and international locations. Driven by a vibrant, creative team, they are passionate about crafting memorable, delicious experiences.

With a presence across high streets, travel hubs, and retail shelves, this is an exciting time to join a dynamic business that’s continuously expanding and evolving.

To support their next phase of growth, they are seeking an experienced NPD Manager to join their UK Food & Beverage team on a 12-month fixed term contract.

This is a hybrid role, with 3 days based at their London HQ.

The Role

In this dynamic role, you’ll lead the development and delivery of new products across your assigned food & drink categories, managing the process from concept through to in-store launch.

You’ll use customer insight and data to identify emerging trends and drive innovation, while collaborating closely with commercial, finance, marketing, and operations to optimise category performance and support the wider F&B plan.

Building and maintain strong supplier relationships will be key as you work to meet quality and commercial targets. You’ll also deliver engaging food presentations to a range of stakeholders, ensuring ideas are clearly communicated and well received across the business.

The Person

You’ll be an experienced Development Manager with a background in food manufacturing, and ideally QSR or retail. Pairing this with a degree in Food Science, or a related field is essential. A proven track record of implementing future NPD strategies.

You’ll be a confident communicator, able to build relationships at pace and influence stakeholders at all levels. A proactive mindset, adaptable style, and eye for emerging trends will help you thrive in this fast-paced, collaborative role.

If you’re ready to shape the future of food at a values-led brand, send your CV or call Jodie on 0345 2600 737 for a confidential chat.

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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.