Senior Innovation Development Technologist (Food)

JR United Kingdom; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food business seeks a creative Senior Innovation Development Technologist to drive product innovation across multiple sites. This hands-on role involves collaborating with customers and teams to develop high-quality food products aligned with market trends. Ideal candidates will have a background in food science, creativity, and experience in food manufacturing. Join this ambitious company and help deliver first-to-market innovations.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing with retailers is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and project management capabilities are essential.
• Passion for food trends and innovation necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine new concepts across several product categories.
• Work closely with customers and teams to ensure smooth product launches.
• Take part in market reviews and identify opportunities for innovation.

Skills

Creativity

Project Ownership

Stakeholder Influence

Knowledge of Food Trends

Education

Degree in Food Science or related field

Job description

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Client:

Blue Spark Organisation Ltd

Location:

bradley stoke, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Company

This highly recognised food business creates a range of award winning, branded and own-label products for the major retailers, putting innovation first. They are now seeking a creative Senior Innovation Development Technologist who excel in a hands-on, customer focussed role.

This is a site-based role with travel required between sites, with some flex to WFH when suitable. A full driving licence is essential.

The Role

Reporting to the Innovation Manager, you’ll play a key part in developing and refining new and existing concepts across several product categories that are manufactured at multiple sites. Focusing on front-end innovation, from concept to approval, you’ll work closely with customers and cross-functional teams to deliver exciting, high-quality products that align with food & consumer trends. Once your customer approves your amazing product, you’ll then hand over to the Process Development Team who will ensure a smooth launch.

This is a really foodie, hands on role where you will impress your customers with your creative flair as well as your knowledge of current and future food trends. You’ll play an active role in market reviews, benchmarking, food safari’s and helping identify opportunities that will deliver first-to-market innovation for this ambitious business.

The Candidate

This role would suit a creative and driven Concept / Product Developer who is looking to advance their food career with an amazing multi-site food business that have impressive products in a lot of food categories.

A degree in food science or a related field would be highly advantageous and previous experience within food manufacturing where you have worked with the retailers / major multiple customers.

As well as being curious and passionate about all things food, you will also be super organised, can take ownership of projects and influence stakeholders to deliver fabulous products to market.

So, if you have the drive and dedication to take on a new challenge, apply now or call us on 0345 2600 737/ 07700 137 110 to find out more.

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Due to the large number of applications our opportunities attract, it sometimes takes us time to thoroughly review and consider them all. We endeavour to respond to every application within 5 working days, however if you have not heard from us within this timeframe, we are sorry to say your application for the role has not been successful. To support you in showcasing your best self, we make sure that any necessary accommodations, whether physical or non-physical, are provided to assist you throughout the job application and interview process.

Also, please note that we are only able to accept and respond to applications from candidates with eligibility to work in the UK and those who hold valid work visas.