Technical Development Manager

D R Newitt & Associates; London; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier of bakery ingredients is seeking a Technical Development Manager to innovate and support product development in the sweet bakery mixes market. This position involves managing technical projects, leading product launches, and engaging with customers across various food sectors. The ideal candidate will have experience in recipe development and a passion for baking innovation. This role offers a home-based setup with travel opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in sweet bakery mixes preferred.
• Proven track record in managing customer accounts.
• Skills in launching products from concept to production.

Responsibilities

• Develop new sweet bakery mixes and manage technical projects.
• Lead product development from concept to launch.
• Support customer accounts across various sectors.

Skills

Strong bakery sector experience

Expertise in developing recipes

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, manage technical projects, and ensure 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.