Product Development Co-Ordinator

Recruitment Solutions (Folkestone) Ltd; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A Product Development company located in Folkestone is searching for a Product Development Co-ordinator to join their R&D team. This role involves coordinating product updates, supporting regulatory approvals, and collaborating with various teams. Candidates should possess a degree in Chemistry, 3+ years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits once permanent.

Benefits

Competitive salary

4% company performance bonus

9% matched pension contribution

Health cash plan

Life assurance (4x base salary)

24 days holiday

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in product development and/or project coordination.
• Experience in healthcare or personal care products (formulation/testing).
• Proactive, solutions-driven and detail-focused.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate product updates after launch.
• Collect and organize technical documentation to support market launches.
• Support R&D and manufacturing teams with process and testing changes.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

MS Office

SAP PLM

Job description

Overview

Product Development Co-ordinator – Location: Folkestone, Kent. Department: R&D - Technical Service - Product Development. Reporting to: Senior Development Chemist - Technical Service.

We're looking for a Product Development Co-ordinator to join our growing R&D Technical Service team. You'll be involved in everything from post-launch product improvements to supporting global product registrations, working with teams across the business and with external partners. If you're passionate about science, product development and making a real impact on products that reach consumers around the world, this is the opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate product updates after launch, including changes to materials, packaging and manufacturing sites.
• Collect and organize technical documentation (safety data, claims, manufacturing details) to support global market launches.
• Work with the Global Regulatory team on product registrations and approvals.
• Support R&D and manufacturing teams with process and testing changes.
• Write and review technical reports, protocols, and development plans.
• Manage in-house and outsourced testing activities.
• Enter product and raw material specifications into SAP PLM.
• Share project updates and keep stakeholders informed.

Qualifications

• A degree in Chemistry (or a closely related science).
• 3+ years' experience in product development and/or project coordination.
• Experience in healthcare or personal care products (formulation/testing).
• Great communication and teamwork skills - confident working cross-functionally.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently.
• Proactive, solutions-driven and detail-focused.
• Confident IT skills (MS Office essential; SAP PLM a plus).
• Knowledge of Medical Device regulations (nice to have, not essential).

What’s in it for You?

This role is being offered on a long term temporary basis with no end date.

• Competitive salary (based on experience)
• 4% company performance bonus (Once permanent)
• 9% matched pension contribution (Once permanent)
• Health Cash Plan (HealthShield) (Once permanent)
• Life Assurance (4x base salary) (Once Permanent)
• 24 days holiday (plus buy/sell up to 3 days) + 8 bank holidays
• Office-based, Monday to Friday (39 hours per week)

Why You\'ll Love It Here

This role offers variety, ownership, and the chance to collaborate across science, manufacturing, and regulatory teams. You\'ll be part of a supportive environment that values teamwork, integrity, responsibility and innovation - all while helping develop products that make a positive difference.

Ready to take the next step in your product development career? Apply today - we\'d love to hear from you.