Packaging Development Executive - Thg Nutrition

THG; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Save up to 12% on personal tech via +s

Subsidised Manchester city centre bus

Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands

On-site staff shop

Refer a candidate and earn up to £1000

Anniversary gifts at 5 and 10 years

Enhanced Leave: 25 days + holidays

On-site gym and wellness facilities

Job summary

THG Nutrition is seeking a Packaging Development Executive to source and deliver innovative packaging for new product launches. You’ll support sustainability goals, work with brand teams to chart an innovation pipeline, and monitor overseas trends for global packaging strategy.

Ideal candidates will have packaging qualifications, experience in FMCG, and a strong eye for design and cost efficiency. Manchester-based, hybrid options may apply.

Qualifications

• Packaging Diploma qualification or similar Degree in Food Technology or Nutrition.
• Basic understanding of packaging and its functionality requirements.
• Experience in a FMCG environment.
• Interest in innovative packaging design.
• Clear and concise communicator.
• Ability to meet time-critical deadlines.
• Team-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• Source and deliver packaging solutions across all NPD launches.
• Support the Packaging Development Manager on delivering Sustainability Strategy across pack formats.
• Collaborate with brand, marketing and influencer teams to map an innovation pipeline.
• Understand local trends in overseas territories to support packaging globally.
• Review post-launch feedback to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Packaging knowledge

Understanding of packaging function

FMCG experience

Innovative packaging design

Clear communication

Time-management

Team player

Education

Packaging Diploma or degree (Food Tech/Nutrition)

Job description

About THG

We are THG, a global ecommerce group on a mission to be the global online leader in beauty and sports nutrition.

Our portfolio of leading retailers and brands such as LOOKFANTASTIC, Myprotein, ESPA, Perricone MD, and Cult Beauty form our two core businesses: THG Beauty and THG Nutrition.

From Manchester to New York, we're powered by a team of over 2500 people who work together, lead by example, and think BIG.

With us, you'll go further, faster. What are you waiting for?

Life at THG Nutrition

THG Nutrition is home to some of the world's most trusted and best-loved wellbeing and nutrition brands, including Myprotein, the world's largest online sports nutrition brand, alongside Myvegan, Myvitamins and MP Activewear.

Our brands and people exist to break boundaries - to power and empower those who want more. We move fast, challenge convention, and back ourselves to win. These values shape how we work every day.

Why be a Packaging Development Executive at THG Nutrition?

THG's Procurement and Supply Chain team are responsible for the processes and materials behind the manufacture and distribution of the goods that THG creates and sells. The work the team does is critical in ensuring the business is competitive in the market. The Packaging Coordinator will be responsible for delivering improvements in quality, innovation and commercial benefit for packaging of our leading Wellbeing and Nutrition brands.

As a Packaging Development Executive, you'll:

• To source and deliver packaging solutions across all NPD launches
• To support the Packaging Development Manager on delivering our Sustainability Strategy over all pack formats
• To work with the brand, marketing and influencer teams to monitor trends and map out an innovation pipeline for our Nutrition brands
• To understand localised trends in our overseas territories to support packaging innovation globally
• To review post-launch feedback in order to deliver a continuous improvement supporting our best-in-class brand

What skills and experience do I need for this role?

• Packaging Diploma qualification or similar Degree - (Food Technology/Nutrition)
• Basic Understanding of packaging and its functionality requirements
• Experience working in a FMCG environment
• Interest in Innovative packaging design
• Clear and concise communicator
• Ability to work to time critical deadlines.
• Team player

What's in it for me?

Career Development

• Access bespoke development programmes that have been designed and developed by our in-house L&D team.
• Continued development through our upskilling programme that is delivered in partnership with an industry-leading training provider.

Enhanced Leave

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Don't want to work on your birthday? We don't either! Enjoy your day off on us!
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, depending on length of service.
• Up to 10 days compassionate leave.
• Buy back up to 3 days each year.
• Unlock 2 days volunteer leave after 12-months.

Wellbeing Support

• Access face-to-face and virtual appointments with our in-house GP.
• Access our 247 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which is provided by Bupa.
• State-of-the-art on-site gym.
• Access to our on-site physio.

Other Perks

• Save up to 12% on the cost of personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme.
• Subsidised bus pass from Manchester City Centre to our ICON office.
• Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands.
• On-site staff shop.
• Know someone who would be perfect for THG? Refer them and get up to £1000 when they pass their probation.
• Anniversary gifts when you hit 5 and 10 years of service.

THG is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.

THG is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Because of the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it sometimes takes us time to review and consider them all. We endeavour to respond to every application we receive within 14 days. If you haven't heard from us within that time frame or should you have any specific questions about this or other applications for positions at THG please contact one of our Talent team to discuss further.