Senior Innovation Development Technologist (Food)

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

Job summary

A leading food business in Bristol is seeking a Senior Innovation Development Technologist to drive front-end innovation across multiple product categories. This hands-on role requires creativity and knowledge of food trends, with responsibilities including concept development and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have a degree in food science and experience in food manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Experience working with retailers or major customers within food manufacturing.
• Curious and passionate about food.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine new and existing concepts across several product categories.
• Participate in market reviews and identify opportunities for innovations.

Skills

Creativity

Organization

Project Ownership

Education

Degree in Food Science

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Client:

Blue Spark Organisation Ltd

Location:

bristol, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

Company

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

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

The Role

Reporting to the Innovation Manager, you will develop and refine new and existing concepts across several product categories manufactured at multiple sites. Focusing on front-end innovation, from concept to approval, you will work closely with customers and cross-functional teams to deliver exciting, high-quality products aligned with food & consumer trends. Once approved, your product will be handed over to the Process Development Team for a smooth launch.

This is a hands-on, food-focused role where your creativity and knowledge of current and future food trends will impress customers. You will participate in market reviews, benchmarking, food safaris, and identifying opportunities for first-to-market innovations.

The Candidate

This role suits a creative and driven Concept/Product Developer looking to advance their career with a reputable multi-site food business with diverse product categories.

A degree in food science or a related field is highly advantageous, along with experience working with retailers or major customers within food manufacturing.

You should be curious, passionate about food, well-organized, able to take ownership of projects, and influence stakeholders to deliver market-ready products.

If you are motivated and ready for a new challenge, apply now or contact us at 0345 2600 737 / 07700 137 110 for more information.

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