Technical Development Manager

D R Newitt & Associates; City Of London; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier in bakery ingredients is seeking a Technical Development Manager to drive innovation and support customers in the sweet bakery mixes market. This home-based role involves managing product development projects and requires strong expertise in the bakery sector, particularly in developing recipes and managing customer accounts. The position offers a mix of technical creativity and customer engagement, with travel to exciting projects across the UK.

Qualifications

• Strong bakery sector experience, ideally in sweet bakery mixes.
• Expertise in developing recipes and formulations for sweet bakery mixes.
• A proven track record of managing customer accounts across industrial, craft, retail, and food manufacturing channels.
• Project management skills - from test bakery to production launch.
• Passion for baking innovation and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Develop new sweet bakery mixes and manage technical projects.
• Support the delivery of annual business growth targets through technical input and innovation.
• Lead new product development from concept to launch.
• Support and grow customer accounts across industrial, retail & foodservice.
• Provide technical expertise on recipes, ingredients, and compliance.
• Drive innovation in sweet bakery mixes.

Skills

Strong bakery sector experience

Expertise in developing recipes

Proven track record in managing customer accounts

Project management skills

Passion for baking innovation

Job description

Overview

Technical Development Manager - Bakery Ingredients

M4 Corridor, South England, Home-based with travel.

We're recruiting on behalf of a leading supplier of bakery ingredients for an experienced Technical Development Manager. This role is all about innovation, customer support, and driving growth in the sweet bakery mixes market. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically skilled and commercially minded bakery professional to take ownership of product development projects and support customers across food manufacturing, foodservice, retail, and industrial bakery sectors.

Responsibilities

• Develop new sweet bakery mixes and manage technical projects, ensuring products meet customer expectations and regulatory requirements.
• Support the delivery of annual business growth targets through technical input and innovation.
• Lead new product development from concept to launch.
• Support and grow customer accounts across industrial, retail & foodservice.
• Provide technical expertise on recipes, ingredients, and compliance.
• Drive innovation in sweet bakery mixes to stay ahead of market trends.

Skills & Experience

• Strong bakery sector experience, ideally in sweet bakery mixes.
• Expertise in developing recipes and formulations for sweet bakery mixes.
• A proven track record of managing customer accounts across industrial, craft, retail, and food manufacturing channels.
• Project management skills - from test bakery to production launch.
• Passion for baking innovation and commercial awareness.

Why apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business at the heart of the bakery ingredients sector, shaping the future of sweet bakery. You'll enjoy a mix of technical creativity, customer engagement, and flexibility with a home-based role and travel to exciting projects.