Hybrid Food Innovator: NPD & Trend Specialist

Jusrol; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dough brand in the UK is seeking a Food Innovation Technologist to drive product development from concept to launch. This hybrid role involves a balance of hands-on culinary work and strategic input. Responsibilities include developing new products, managing projects, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess a mix of culinary creativity and project management skills, along with a passion for food and innovation. Join a brand that values collaboration, creativity, and offers opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Enhanced holiday entitlement of 25 days plus bank holidays

On-site parking with electric car charging

Flexitime with core hours

Qualifications

• Experience in food innovation or technical development within FMCG or food manufacturing.
• Strong culinary creativity paired with technical compliance knowledge.
• Excellent organizational skills in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop new product concepts aligned with brand strategy.
• Manage NPD projects through to launch, ensuring timelines are met.
• Conduct market reviews and translate insights into product ideas.
• Prepare technical documentation in compliance with food safety standards.

Skills

NPD experience

Culinary creativity

Project management

Compliance understanding

Organizational skills

Job description

A leading dough brand in the UK is seeking a Food Innovation Technologist to drive product development from concept to launch. This hybrid role involves a balance of hands-on culinary work and strategic input. Responsibilities include developing new products, managing projects, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess a mix of culinary creativity and project management skills, along with a passion for food and innovation. Join a brand that values collaboration, creativity, and offers opportunities for career growth.