Product Developer – NPD & Innovation (Hybrid, 4‑Day Week)

The Compleat Food Group; Redhill; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in Redhill is seeking a Product Developer to join the NPD team. The role focuses on developing new products and adapting existing ones to achieve commercial targets. Candidates should have supermarket own label experience and strong customer-facing skills. Benefits include a flexible four-day workweek, 33 days of annual leave, and a comprehensive pension scheme. The ideal candidate will have a food-based degree, excellent communication skills, and a passion for food.

Benefits

Hybrid working / flexible 4-day week

33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)

Pension match 4%/4%

Free on-site parking

2 Employee Volunteering Days per year

Online and High-street retailer discount scheme

Employee well-being and community support groups

Charity Initiatives and Team events

24/7 Access to Grocery Aid

Qualifications

• Experience in retail or FMCG development role is significant for this position.
• Willingness to travel regularly across the UK and abroad is essential.
• Passion for food is fundamental.

Responsibilities

• Develop new and adapt existing products to meet briefs.
• Support new projects and participate in innovation sessions.
• Build relationships with customer product development teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product feasibility.
• Lead product presentations and solve issues.
• Ensure product recipes meet food quality standards.

Skills

Supermarket own label and food product development experience

Strong customer facing experience

Excellent Communication Skills

Strong planning, organisation and project management skills

Good analytic and numeracy skills

Attention to detail and Presentation skills

Microsoft Office skills – Excel, Word, PowerPoint

French and/or Spanish as an additional language

Education

Food Based Degree

Job description

A leading food company in Redhill is seeking a Product Developer to join the NPD team. The role focuses on developing new products and adapting existing ones to achieve commercial targets. Candidates should have supermarket own label experience and strong customer-facing skills. Benefits include a flexible four-day workweek, 33 days of annual leave, and a comprehensive pension scheme. The ideal candidate will have a food-based degree, excellent communication skills, and a passion for food.