Quality & NPD Manager

FMCG People; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food & beverage brand is seeking a Quality & NPD Manager in London to ensure product safety and innovation. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Food Science or related fields and experience in quality-focused roles. Join a dynamic team and contribute to exciting product developments in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science or Food Technology or related subject.
• Experience in a technical role in food & beverage industry.
• Hands-on experience with specification systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy, safety, and legality of products.
• Support innovation and compliance for product range.
• Work with teams to execute product ideas from concept to launch.

Skills

Knowledge of UK & EU food labelling regulations

Experience in technical or quality-focused role

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree in Food Science

Degree in Food Technology

Tools

Specification systems

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Quality & NPD Manager to join a high-growth food & beverage brand based in London. The company is scaling fast and is looking for a technically minded professional to support both innovation and compliance as they expand their exciting product range.

This role will be key in ensuring the accuracy, safety, and legality of all products, from ingredient specifications and nutritional profiles to labelling and artwork. You will also be involved in bringing new product ideas to life, working closely with internal teams and manufacturing partners to ensure seamless execution from concept to launch.

Key experience required:

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related subject

• Experience in a technical or quality-focused role within thefood & beverage industry

• Strong knowledge of UK & EU food labelling regulations and specifications

• Hands-on experience with specification systems and working closely with third-party manufacturers

• Experience working cross-functionally with NPD, marketing, and supply chain teams

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Technical Manager or Food Technologist ready to step up and take ownership in a fast-paced, innovative environment.