NPD Administrator

Samworth Brothers; Leicester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Health & wellbeing benefits

Employee discount

Annual pay reviews

Profit related pay

Extended leave

Free on-site parking

Training & growth opportunities

Job summary

Samworth Brothers is seeking an NPD Administrator to support the New Product Development team by keeping projects, data and documents organised. You will be central to enabling communication between chefs, technologists, commercial teams and suppliers as ideas move from concept to launch.

You will manage trackers, prepare gate presentations, arrange samples and ensure data are stored correctly, enabling smooth project flows. Strong organisation and collaboration are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills with ability to juggle multiple tasks.
• Excellent attention to detail when recording data and documents.
• Clear communication and collaborative approach across teams.
• Experience working with diverse teams including chefs, technologists and commercial staff.
• Proactive, proactive and proactive in keeping information up to date.

Responsibilities

• Keep NPD project information, documents and trackers up to date across the full development process.
• Support with preparing Gate presentations, briefs and paperwork for key NPD meetings.
• Arrange samples, book ingredients and coordinate logistics for kitchen sessions and tastings.
• Ensure data and documents are stored correctly and shared with the right teams.
• Help monitor timelines and critical paths to ensure tasks are completed on time.
• Communicate with Development Chefs, Technologists, Commercial, Technical and Planning teams.
• Support supplier information, forms and paperwork linked to feasibility assessments and approvals.
• Provide general admin support, including meeting notes and scheduling.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Team coordination

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Tracking tools

Job description

As an NPD Administrator you will support the New Product Development team by keeping projects, data and documents organised. You will help to ensure all key information, samples, timelines and approvals are managed in a smooth and accurate way. Do you enjoy being the person that connects others? If so this role gives you that opportunity as you would be central to enabling good communication between chefs, technologists, commercial teams and suppliers. As the NPD Administrator you will help the wider team move ideas from concept to launch by making sure everything is recorded, prepared and shared at the right time.,

• Keep NPD project information, documents and trackers up to date across the full development process.
• Support with preparing Gate presentations, briefs and paperwork needed for key NPD meetings and reviews.
• Arrange samples, book in ingredients and coordinate logistics for kitchen sessions, tastings and customer meetings.
• Ensure all data and documents are stored correctly and shared with the right teams, following agreed processes
• Help monitor timelines and critical paths so tasks are completed on time.
• Communicate with internal teams such as Development Chefs, Technologists, Commercial, Technical and Planning to keep projects moving.
• Support with supplier information, forms and paperwork linked to feasibility assessments and approvals.
• Provide general admin support to the NPD team, including meeting notes, scheduling and managing shared inboxes or project boards.

We believe success comes from collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we value team players who are driven to achieve great results together. You'll bring the following skills and experience:

• Strong organisational skills and confidence managing multiple tasks.
• Good attention to detail when recording data and updating documents.
• Clear communication skills and a friendly, collaborative approach.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and working with spreadsheets and tracking tools.
• Experience of working well with people across different teams, keeping information accurate and up to date.
• Positive attitude and interest in food development or project coordination.
• Samworth Brothers is a fourth-generation family business, trusted by many of the UK's best-known retailers to produce high-quality own-label products. Alongside these, we're proud to craft and deliver our own iconic brands, including Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson & Morris, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company, and Walker & Son.
• Company pension scheme Access to health and well-being support, such as healthcare, optical and dental discounts Employee discount scheme Experience annual pay reviews Profit related pay Opportunity for extended leave Free on-site parking Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities

With over 10,000 talented colleagues working across our modern, well-invested food manufacturing sites nationwide, we're committed to excellence in everything we do-from the food we make to the careers we build. At Samworth Brothers, you're more than just an employee, you are part of our strong family culture. Our collaborative approach and strong team spirit help us support one another and achieve great things together. As part of a well-established group, we offer stability, opportunity, and a place where you can truly thrive. Ready to make a difference? Join us and be part of something special!

We're building a workplace where different ways of thinking are not just welcomed but supported, with clear communication, flexible processes, and a commitment to continuous improvement so everyone can thrive.