Senior Product Developer

Be Applied Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic opportunity awaits for a Senior Product Developer to join an innovative team focused on creating delicious frozen and chilled sweet treats. This role involves leading product development projects, balancing creativity with commercial and technical requirements, and ensuring that new products meet market needs. You will work closely with suppliers and engage in sustainability initiatives, making a tangible impact on the business. If you are passionate about food innovation and eager to grow in a fast-paced environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Work from home option

Life Insurance

Wellness programs

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Paid emergency leave

Team social events

Cycle to work scheme

Free fruit

Dogs in the office

Qualifications

• Experience in product development within food manufacturing, especially ice cream.
• Strong analytical and project management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development for innovation projects and range launches.
• Utilize food science to solve problems and develop new products.

Skills

Product Development

Food Science

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Innovation

HACCP Knowledge

Education

BSc in Food Science

BSc in Technology

BSc in Nutrition

Job description

Location: On site · London, UK. This role is mainly based in LHQ in Park Royal (London) with some days in Farringdon (London).

Salary: A competitive salary is available plus great company benefits.

Seniority: Mid-level

• Closing: 3:43pm, 6th Jan 2025 GMT

Perks and Benefits

• Work from home option
• Life Insurance
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Paid emergency leave
• Team social events
• Team lunches
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free fruit
• Free soft drinks
• Dogs in the office

Job Description

Job title: Senior Product Developer

Salary: A competitive salary is available plus great company benefits.

Location: Little HQ (NW10) - Park Royal, London

Hours: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week.

The Role:

To help us pioneer a revolution in frozen and chilled sweet treats, we’re looking for a dynamic Senior Product Developer to join our Innovation & Sustainability team. This role will be responsible for supporting the delivery of the innovation pipeline, by developing new, original ideas and taking them from concept through to launch, working closely with the Head of Product Development.

The perfect candidate will be a creative individual, developing their experience in delivering great tasting products to market. They will be passionate about taste and motivated by the challenge of making their creations fit for market by balancing commercial, technical, and manufacturing requirements. They will have a solid understanding of critical path management, aware of what’s required to deliver a brief in full and on time, as well as have the scientific technical know-how to tackle recipe and process challenges that may occur along the way.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead & support the product development of innovation projects/new range launches alongside the renovation of our existing range.
• Lead with science; use food science to develop products, solve problems and challenge industry norms.
• Understand our products & processes; know the functionality of the ingredients used, ensure recipes are fit for purpose and understand the critical parameters to scale product innovations from kitchen to factory.
• Support feasibility assessments (trials) within projects, proactively flag risks which could hinder the delivery of solutions that meet brand, consumer, technical, operational, and commercial requirements.
• Engage in collaborative supplier relationships to ensure the best innovations are brought to our business and utilized effectively in product development.
• Keep on the pulse of what’s new, relevant, and emerging in both the food industry and macro food environment, using trends to design inspiring product solutions in answer to project briefs.
• Contribute to the business’ Sustainability strategy by delivering your Brighter Future Sustainability objectives.

Required Experience:

• Product Development experience in a food manufacturing environment (experience with ice cream preferred).
• Experience of delivering successful innovation to market.
• BSc degree, preferably in either food science, technology or nutrition.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Solid project management skills.
• Flair for food and innovation.
• Experience working within brand guidelines.
• Understanding of HACCP and site technical standards.
• Excited about the prospect of working in an agile and entrepreneurial scaling business.

Little Moons is a fast-growing and dynamic business, the nature of which means roles and responsibilities can change and grow quickly and at scale. We never stand still for long, and for the right person, this represents an opportunity to grow and evolve your role and responsibilities with us and to develop your career at pace.

We will provide you with as much support, guidance, and training as you need, and offer the below benefits to boot:

• Enhanced New Baby Leave available.
• We understand that mental health matters. We partner with Health Assured to provide remote emotional support to team members.
• Discretionary annual bonus based on personal & company performance.
• Paid sick leave.
• Respect, trust, and honesty. Personal and professional maturity is important to us, and we keep each other honest.
• To be engaged, you must feel included and valued, so we have built, and nurtured, a culture where inclusiveness is not a buzzword, but a way of being.

Our approach to diversity is simple —it’s about embracing everyone, and everyone is welcome at Little Moons. We are committed to welcoming everyone, regardless of gender identity, orientation, or expression. We are diverse in age, race, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and perspective. Our diversity fuels our innovation, brings diversity of thought, and connects us closer to our customers and the communities we serve.

All applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom.