Senior Novelty Product Development Controller

The Quarto Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts on selected shops

Health Cash Plan

Pension

Cycle to Work scheme

Hybrid work model

Job summary

The Quarto Group in London seeks a Lead Senior Controller for Novelty and Product Development, to shepherd new concepts from concept to manufacture. You will provide expert direction on novelty formats, materials, engineering, safety, quality, cost and feasibility, guiding teams without direct line management.

You will collaborate across Creative and production, ensuring compliant processes and timely handovers, while mentoring colleagues and influencing cross-functional decisions to deliver

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in print production, novelty formats and end-to-end product development.
• Experience as custodian for new requests applying consistent standards and judgement.
• Expert knowledge of product safety, testing and global market requirements.
• Ability to identify risks early and collaborate with Safety Lead.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as custodian of new product-development requests assessing feasibility, risk, resource requirements and commercial potential with Senior Management.
• Partner with creative, editorial and production teams to turn concepts into achievable specifications and manufacturing solutions.
• Ensure every product follows the required developmental, approval and documentation processes established by the Production Director.
• Facilitate regular product development sessions with Creative and Production to review concepts, resolve risks and agree clear next steps.
• Identify innovations in print, components, materials and manufacturing that improve creativity, sustainability and commercial performance.
• Build strong supplier partnerships and ensure products meet relevant safety, quality and legislative requirements.
• Produce and distribute a regular Product Development Newsletter.

Skills

Print production

Novelty formats

End-to-end development

Product safety

Global requirements

Project management

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Influencing

Risk identification

Supplier relationships

Job description

The Quarto Group in London seeks a Lead Senior Controller for Novelty and Product Development, to shepherd new concepts from concept to manufacture. You will provide expert direction on novelty formats, materials, engineering, safety, quality, cost and feasibility, guiding teams without direct line management.

You will collaborate across Creative and production, ensuring compliant processes and timely handovers, while mentoring colleagues and influencing cross-functional decisions to deliver