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Product Development Assistant

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United Kingdom

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GBP 35,000 - 45,000

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Job summary

Join a fast-growing beauty and personal care brand as an NPD Assistant, where you'll support the product development process from concept to shelf. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work in a creative environment, collaborating with internal teams and external suppliers to bring innovative products to market. If you're passionate about beauty and eager to grow your career in a dynamic team, this position is perfect for you. With a focus on creativity and teamwork, you'll be part of a brand that values innovation and offers ample opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

  • Experience in NPD, Product Development, or Marketing support within beauty/FMCG.
  • Strong interest in product development and the beauty industry.

Responsibilities

  • Support the end-to-end product development process for new launches.
  • Coordinate lab samples, track feedback, and ensure timelines are met.

Skills

Product Development
Market Insights
Communication Skills
Organizational Skills
Detail-oriented
Team Collaboration

Job description

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Client:

LT Talent

Location:

South East (England)

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

5

Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

Beauty & Personal Care - NPD Assistant

Job Role: NPD Assistant – 3 days in the office / 2 days at home

Salary: Up to £45,000

Fast-Growing Brand | Product Development Focus | Creative Environment

We’re excited to be working with a much-loved beauty and personal care brand who are expanding their team with the addition of an NPD Assistant. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone passionate about bringing products to life — from concept to shelf — and keen to grow within an innovative, supportive business.

What you’ll be doing:

  1. Supporting the end-to-end product development process for new beauty and personal care launches.
  2. Assisting in generating product briefs, benchmarking, and gathering market insights to help shape product direction.
  3. Coordinating lab samples, tracking feedback, and ensuring development timelines are met.
  4. Liaising with internal teams and external suppliers to keep projects moving smoothly.
  5. Helping with documentation, claims, testing requirements, and compliance needs.
  6. Staying up to date with trends, ingredients, packaging innovations and competitor activity.

What we’re looking for:

  1. Previous experience in an NPD, Product Development or Marketing support role within the beauty, personal care, or FMCG space.
  2. A strong interest in product development and a passion for the beauty industry.
  3. Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects at once.
  4. A self-starter with strong communication skills and a collaborative attitude.
  5. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a proactive mindset.

You’ll be joining a dynamic brand that values creativity, teamwork and innovation. They’ve got big plans, a friendly culture, and plenty of opportunity to develop and grow your career.

Love the sound of this? We’d love to chat and tell you more – apply now or get in touch!

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