NPD Developer

Trades Workforce Solutions; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in East Midlands is seeking an enthusiastic NPD Developer to join their team. This entry-level role is perfect for candidates with a degree in Food Science, Nutrition, or related fields, or those with up to a year of experience in food manufacturing. You will support the NPD Manager through the development process, participate in tastings with chefs, and be involved in exciting product launches for major UK retailers. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits including support for personal development

Qualifications

• Proven interest in food manufacturing and innovation.
• Up to 1 year of experience in the food industry is a plus.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support NPD Managers throughout the entire product development process.
• Help prepare and complete customer documents, including market data forms and submission sheets.
• Participate in supplier visits and taste testing sessions with chefs.
• Contribute to customer meetings and assist with product presentations.

Skills

Food Science knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Food Science, Nutrition, or related field

Job description

NPD Developer

Location: Derby
Working Hours: Monday - Friday
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

About Us

Join 2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and approximately 13,000 colleagues across 16 sites. We have a strong presence in poultry, chilled, and bakery categories and work with some of the most recognisable names in UK retail—including Aldi, M&S, Tesco, Co-op, Ocado and more. We're passionate about food, innovation, and bringing great products to British consumers. If you are too, then you might be the perfect fit.

About the Role

We're looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious NPD Developer to join our UK Poultry Central Division team. This is a fantastic entry-level opportunity for someone with a Food Science, Nutrition, or related degree, or up to 1 year of experience in food manufacturing, looking to build a career in New Product Development (NPD). In this role, you'll be involved from concept to launch-supporting the NPD Manager, tasting products with chefs, meeting suppliers, and helping bring exciting new products to market for some of the UK's biggest retailers.

Key Responsibilities

• Support NPD Managers throughout the entire product development process
• Help prepare and complete customer documents, including market data forms and submission sheets
• Participate in supplier visits and taste testing sessions with chefs
• Contribute to customer meetings and eventually assist with product presentations
• Work cross-functionally with chefs, suppliers, and technical teams
• Learn how to bring a product to life from concept through to launch