R&D Manager - Nutrition & Applications

TN United Kingdom; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading British food company seeks an R&D Manager to shape the nutrition strategy for Sweet Treats. The role involves leading a high-performance team, managing nutrition profiles, and guiding product innovations. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and significant R&D experience.

Benefits

Bonus

Up to 7.5% pension

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Wide range of online and in-house training

Employee discount scheme

Qualifications

• 3+ years R&D/Nutrition/Applications experience required.
• Experience in Ambient Cake, Patisserie, Confectionery or Sweet Baked Goods is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of the R&D nutrition strategy for Sweet Treats.
• Manage the nutrition profile of the Sweet Treats Portfolio.
• Guide R&D team on clean label and nutrition improvements.

Skills

Strong line management skills

Ingredient functionality understanding

Recipe formulation

Food & labelling legislation understanding

Cake technology awareness

Education

BSc/MSc in Food Science/Nutrition

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19.05.2025

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Job Description:

Based in Carlton, Barnsley

The purpose of this R&D Manager role is to lead delivery of the R&D nutrition strategy for Sweet Treats, shaping future direction in response to changing consumer needs and external influences. You will also identify ingredients and processes that unlock competitive advantage and opportunity in terms of our broader ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) agenda. (Clean, healthy, sustainable).

What we need from you:

• Strong line management skills with a proven track record in delivering the R&D agenda through a high-performance team.
• Ideally R&D experience in Ambient Cake, Patisserie, Confectionery or Sweet Baked Goods - cake technology.
• 3+ years R&D / Nutrition/Applications
• BSc/MSc in Food Science/Nutrition or related degree
• Understanding of Ingredient Functionality, recipe formulation, and manufacturing scale processing.
• Understanding of Food & labelling legislation
• Cake technology awareness is advantageous

What you'll be doing:

Innovation: Responsible for delivering nutrition-focused projects from ideation through to launch – propagating new tools and upskilling the broader sweet team as appropriate.

Nutrition: Actively manage the Nutrition profile of the Sweet Treats Portfolio – aligned with broader business strategy, and in collaboration with the Company Nutritionist. Maintain Brand Footprints – ensuring relevance and driving compliance - through training and proactive communication across categories. Support the Company Nutritionist as required.

Ingredients/Formulation: Provide technical expertise and guidance for ingredient functionality, recipe balance, process & application. Unlock ingredient/formulation/process solutions through structured and scientific approaches. Engage suppliers and area experts as appropriate, in support of Innovation, Holistic Margin Management & ESG/clean label programmes.

Core Renovation projects: Guide R&D team to incorporate clean label and nutrition improvements into existing products. Bring Brand Footprints to life, and empower the broader team through education and upskilling regarding new ingredients, processes, and applications.

Team Leadership: Lead the team to deliver objectives through empowerment and development of skills. Role model Premier Leadership Behaviours: Think Big, Drive Change, Act Together, Stay Curious, Spark Brilliance, and inspire Ownership.

What we offer you in return...

• Bonus
• Up to 7.5% pension
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Wide range of online and in-house training
• Access to an employee discount scheme with hundreds of nationwide retailers

Ready to apply...?

Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV tailored to this opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you.

A great British food company

Premier Foods is one of Britain’s biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 15 manufacturing sites and offices across the country.

Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century and are found in 94% of British households.

At Premier Foods, we believe in inclusion, authenticity, and individuality. We aim to ensure all colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued, and encouraged to bring their true selves to work, regardless of who they are, what they look like, who they love, or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.