Senior NPD Controller - Hybrid, UK Travel

The Compleat Food Group Limited; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food development company in Bristol is looking for an experienced Product Development Controller to lead product delivery and drive innovation across key retail customers. This role requires significant experience in UK retail product development and a deep understanding of the product launch processes. Key responsibilities include managing cross-functional teams and ensuring the delivery of high-quality products that meet commercial objectives. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including hybrid working options.

Benefits

Car allowance

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Gym discounts

Employee wellbeing support

Online retail discount scheme

Qualifications

• Significant experience within UK retailer product development.
• Deep understanding of end-to-end product launch processes.
• Strong knowledge of UK and European food legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development delivery across allocated customers.
• Build partnerships and resolve issues with key customers.
• Drive excellence in product launch ensuring technical feasibility.

Skills

Experience in UK retailer product development

Strong communication skills

Leadership capability

Strong commercial acumen

Sound analytical skills

Education

Degree in a food-related discipline

Tools

Recipe Professor

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

A leading food development company in Bristol is looking for an experienced Product Development Controller to lead product delivery and drive innovation across key retail customers. This role requires significant experience in UK retail product development and a deep understanding of the product launch processes. Key responsibilities include managing cross-functional teams and ensuring the delivery of high-quality products that meet commercial objectives. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including hybrid working options.