NPD Manager (Beauty & Gifting)

Heathcote & Ivory; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Heathcote & Ivory is seeking a Beauty NPD Manager to develop and launch innovative products for our premium beauty and lifestyle range. You will lead projects from concept to market, coordinating with UK and Asia factories while balancing creativity with commercialsense.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in NPD, strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, and proven ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines within a hybrid London office setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in NPD or product development, with 2+ years in beauty/wellness.
• End-to-end project management with Far East suppliers.
• Strong commercial awareness: margins, costings, and pricing impact.
• Advanced MS Office skills; design software skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage new product concepts aligned with brand and market opportunities.
• Critical path management: on time, on budget, on spec.
• Source packaging, materials, and design inspiration to stay innovative and trend-led.
• Collaborate with licensors, suppliers, and internal teams across sales, ops, design and marketing.
• Focus on feasibility, target costing, and budget control for all projects.
• Carry out competitor and market analysis to identify trends and opportunities.
• Support in-store communications and marketing around product launches.
• Present concepts and launches to internal teams, licensors, and retail partners.

Skills

NPD

Project management

Beauty industry

MS Office

Education

Graduate

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Beauty NPD Manager – Hybrid (3 days in the London office)

Location:Queens Park, London |Department:Product Development

About Heathcote & Ivory

Established in London in 2000, Heathcote & Ivory has grown over the last twenty-six years into a leading creator of bath, body, wellness and lifestyle products and design‑led gifting collections. Driven by attention to detail, our reputation is built on quality, innovation and strong brand partnerships in the beauty and lifestyle space.

Our brand portfolio is varied, combining heritage brands with fashion icons. These include William Morris At Home, Heath, C.Atherley, Bronnley, Cath Kidston and Sara Miller alongside our own inimitable in‑house collections We supply major premium retailers across the UK and have an international footprint in over 35 countries, reflecting our ongoing focus on growth, market leadership and long‑term collaboration with our retail partners.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for aninspirational and commercially minded beauty & lifestyle NPD Managerto develop and introduce innovative new product concepts and range upgrades. Offering the chance to shape products that blend creativity, commercial success, and design excellence.

You’ll manage projects from concept through to launch – translating ideas into commercially viable products while coordinating with our factories in the UK and Asia. The role requires outstanding organisation, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage new product concepts, ensuring alignment with brand and market opportunities.
• Critical path management – delivering projects on time, within budget, and to specification.
• Source new packaging, materials, and design inspiration to keep products innovative and trend‑led.
• Collaborate closely with licensors, suppliers, and internal teams across sales, operations, design, and marketing.
• Focus on commercial feasibility, target costing, and budget control for all assigned projects.
• Carry out competitor and market analysis to identify trends and new opportunities.
• Support in‑store communications and marketing initiatives around product launches.
• Present product concepts and launches effectively to internal teams, licensors, and retail partners.

About You

• 5+ years’ experience in NPD or product development, of which 2 years minimum within beauty, wellness or toiletry gifting.
• Proven experience managing projects end‑to‑end and liaising with Far East suppliers.
• Strong commercial awareness with an understanding of margins, costings, and RSP impact.
• Highly organised with excellent Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills (design software skills a plus).
• Exceptional attention to detail and an ability to creatively solve problems.
• Confident communicator and collaborator, comfortable managing multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Graduate
• Excellent English and numerical skills essential.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work with iconic brands and contribute to category‑defining ranges.
• A collaborative, creative team culture that values innovation, quality, and professional growth.
• Hybrid working pattern – 3 days in our London office, 2 days remote.

Ready to bring your creativity and commercial expertise to one of the UK’s most established beauty and lifestyle brands?