NPD Manager
This food manufacturer is part of a national business, supplying 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 NPD Manager job
Reporting to the Commercial Director, you'll lead the NPD team, managing the full product development process from concept to launch. You'll take ownership of NPD projects, ensuring successful delivery in line with briefs and timelines.
Key tasks
- Build strong customer relationships to support successful product development and uncover new opportunities.
- Work collaboratively across teams to ensure smooth and effective product launches.
- Stay ahead of industry trends, consumer insights, and competitor activity to fuel innovation.
- Create and deliver tailored presentations that align with customer needs and expectations.
About You
- The successful candidate shall possess a Degree in Food Science or related field, with proven experience in UK food manufacturing—ideally within the meat sector.
- Strong track record in leading teams and managing multiple NPD projects, ensuring delivery against tight deadlines.
- Creative and strategic thinker, passionate about food innovation, with a solid understanding of consumer trends and product development in the UK market.
- Excellent interpersonal skills for cross-functional and customer collaboration, with a full UK driving licence for site and client visits.
More details
The NPD Manager job (ref:8949) is paying £45,000 - £55,000 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 - New Product Development Manager | Head of NPD | Head of Product Development | Senior NPD Technologist | NPD Supervisor | Senior Development Technologist | Food Product Development Jobs
Recommended Jobs
Bookkeeper - Part-Time
Bloom Search is looking for a part-time Bookkeeper to join a warm, vibrant luxury fashion brand. This hybrid role combines financial accuracy with seamless office operations and is ideal for someo…
Senior Project Engineer (Mechanical)
Do you have 8-10 years’ experience in mechanical building services design, ideally across defence or complex commercial projects? Have you successfully led multi-disciplinary engineering project te…
Leadership Development Junior Manager
Term: Full time Reporting to: Leadership Development Manager T– Summary Helping leaders evolve faster than the world around them. We’re up to something incredibly exciting at T–. We’re …
Retail Finance Analyst, Hub North
About Us: We are brand builders who focus our passion and creativity to build Calvin Klein and TOMMY HILFIGER into the most desirable lifestyle brands in the world and at the same time position …
Regulatory and Financial Crime Compliance Manager
A major Real Estate Consultancy client are recruiting for a Regulatory and Financial Crime Compliance Manager to be based ideally in Bristol, but can be London based with regular travel to Bristol. Y…
Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer (IT)
Job Title: Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer Location: London (onsite) Rate: £500-£525/day (inside IR35) Contract: 6 months initial (with strong potential to extend or move permanent) Start Date: …
Employment Associate/Senior Associate - 4+ - London
Our client is a major UK headquartered global law firm with an established and longstanding reputation in all the markets in which it operates. This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious …
Interim Head of Finance - Global charitable organisation
Lead the finance team, ensuring accurate and timely reporting. Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities. Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requ…
Enterprise Sales Account Executive US - Based in London
Suade is seeking an ambitious Sales Account Executive to support our US expansion. You will be based in London covering the US region. Frequent travel to the US is expected. We are looking for can…
Learning Disabilities Physiotherapist (Project)
Job Category : Allied Health/Psychology Location : London Borough of Sutton Start Date : Immediate Start Start Time : 09:00 End Time :17:00 Salary: £25.63 Learning Disabil…