Senior NPD Technologist

b3 jobs; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in London is seeking a Senior NPD Technologist to innovate and manage product development from concept to launch. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Food Science and experience in the UK food manufacturing sector, particularly in the meat industry. Strong leadership skills and understanding of consumer trends are required. This role offers a salary of £35,000 - £45,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in New Product Development in UK Food manufacturing, especially in meat.
• Passionate about food innovation.
• Solid understanding of product development in the UK market.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative recipes and manage product development.
• Handle NPD briefs, presentations, and customer relationships.
• Oversee product costings and supplier meetings.

Skills

Creative and strategic thinking

Understanding of consumer trends

Food innovation

Education

Degree in Food Science or related field

Job description

Senior NPD Technologist

This food manufacturer supplies products to both the foodservice sector and manufacturers across the UK. With a strong passion for innovation, the business has played a key role in transforming an exciting niche into one of the fastest-growing sectors in the food industry.

About the Senior NPD Technologist job

The Senior NPD Technologist role is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual. There is a lot of scope for innovation as you will have the opportunity to work on flavour profiles from scratch, plus the chance to manage your own NPD projects.

Key tasks

• Develop innovative recipes and manage product development from concept through factory trials to launch.
• Manage projects and customer relationships, including handling NPD briefs, presentations, and client interactions.
• Oversee commercial responsibilities including product costings, supplier meetings, and identifying market growth opportunities.
• Provide leadership and support by overseeing benchmarking sessions.

About You

• The successful candidate shall possess a Degree in Food Science or related field.
• Experience within a New Product Development UK Food manufacturing role is required – ideally within the meat sector.
• Creative and strategic thinker, passionate about food innovation, with a solid understanding of consumer trends and product development in the UK market.

More details

The Senior NPD Technologist job (ref:8964) is paying £35,000 - £45,000 according to your experience.

The site is in North London and is commutable from Ilford, Hackney, Waltham Cross and Potters Bar and surrounding areas.

The working hours are Monday to Friday.

Alternate job titles - Senior Development Technologist | Senior NPD Technician | Food Product Technologist | Ingredients Technologist | Food Manufacturing Development Jobs | NPD Manager | Product Development Manager | Food Development Manager