Product Developer Own Label

Associ8 Solutions; Copythorne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK food retailer is looking for a Product Developer to join its dynamic own-label team. The role involves leading product development from concept to launch, responding to customer trends, and collaborating across functions. Candidates should have experience in food retail and a degree in a relevant field. This position requires creativity and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in product development within food retail or manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of the UK grocery market and consumer trends.
• Confident communicator who thrives in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Leading product development from concept to launch across multiple categories.
• Collaborating with suppliers, technical teams, and buyers for product quality.
• Conducting taste panels and competitor analysis for continuous improvement.

Skills

Product development

Understanding of UK grocery market

Creative thinking

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Food Science or Culinary Arts

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about creating products that customers love? Do you thrive in a fast-paced retail environment where innovation meets commercial impact? A leading UK food retailer is seeking a Product Developer to join its dynamic own-label team, working across frozen, chilled, and ambient categories.

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of food retail—bringing bold ideas to life and delivering products that excite, delight, and perform.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading product development from concept to launch across multiple categories
• Responding to customer trends, market data, and commercial briefs with creative, viable solutions
• Collaborating with suppliers, technical teams, and buyers to ensure product quality, compliance, and profitability
• Conducting taste panels, benchmarking, and competitor analysis to drive continuous improvement
• Supporting sustainability and innovation goals through packaging and ingredient choices

What We\'re Looking For

• Experience in product development within food retail or manufacturing
• Strong understanding of the UK grocery market and consumer trends
• Creative thinker with commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Confident communicator who thrives in cross-functional teams
• Degree or equivalent in Food Science, Culinary Arts, or related field (preferred)

Right to Work

Applicants must currently have the right to work in the UK. However, the employer anticipates being in a position to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship from mid-2026, subject to Home Office licensing and role eligibility. This will be reviewed in line with business needs and regulatory requirements.

Join a business where product innovation is at the heart of everything—and where your ideas can shape what\'s on shelves nationwide. Apply now to be considered.