Senior NPD Technologist

b3 jobs ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food innovation company in Greater London is seeking a Senior NPD Technologist to manage the development of innovative recipes and oversee product launches. The ideal candidate will possess a Degree in Food Science and have experience in New Product Development, particularly within the meat sector. This role emphasizes creativity and strategic thinking in a fast-paced environment. The position offers a competitive salary range of £35,000 - £45,000, depending on experience, with a Monday to Friday work schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience in New Product Development within UK Food manufacturing, ideally within the meat sector.
• Strong passion for food innovation.
• Solid understanding of product development in the UK market.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative recipes and manage product development from concept to launch.
• Manage projects including handling NPD briefs and client interactions.
• Oversee commercial responsibilities and identifying market growth opportunities.
• Provide leadership in benchmarking sessions.

Skills

Creative thinker

Strategic thinking

Understanding of consumer trends

Product development

Education

Degree in Food Science or related field

Job description

Senior NPD Technologist

Senior NPD Technologist 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 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