Senior NPD Technologist - THG Nutrition

The Hut Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ecommerce group is seeking a Senior NPD Technologist in Manchester to oversee product innovation in the Performance Nutrition category. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and experience in development, responsible for formulating new products and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure successful launches. This role offers a competitive benefits package including enhanced leave and access to training programs.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

On-site gym

Staff discounts on THG brands

Access to mental health support

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in a development function.
• Strong understanding of the innovation process.
• Understanding of food regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop new product innovation across the Performance Nutrition category.
• Conduct sensory analysis and taste panels.
• Oversee pilot trials and launch readiness for new products.

Skills

Communication skills

Commercial mindset

Proactive attitude

Passion for nutritional science

Education

Degree in Nutrition or Food Technology

Job description

We are THG, a global ecommerce group on a mission to be the global online leader in beauty and sports nutrition.

Our portfolio of leading retailers and brands such as LOOKFANTASTIC, Myprotein, ESPA, Perricone MD, and Cult Beauty form our two core businesses: THG Beauty and THG Nutrition.

From Manchester to New York, we’re powered by a team of over 2500 people who work together, lead by example, and think BIG.

With us, you’ll go further, faster. What are you waiting for?

About THG Nutrition:

THG Nutrition is home to some of the best-loved and most trusted names in wellbeing and nutrition, including Myprotein, the world's largest online sports nutrition brand, its family of brands, Myvegan, Myvitamins & MP Activewear. We want to be the world's most empowering health movement, championing everyone to live healthier, more active lives. Our brands and people exist to break boundaries, to power and to empower those who want more. Everything we do is in-house, from manufacturing and new product development to content creation, e-commerce, marketing and logistics. This means we’re perfectly positioned to deliver to our vision and keep our place at the top of a fast-moving, global industry. It's an incredibly exciting time to join the team, and we’re always looking for talented people who share our vision and values to drive our Nutrition movement forward.

Role: Senior NPD Technologist

Reporting to: NPD Manager

Location: THG HQ, Manchester (WA15 0AF)

THG Nutrition is home to some of the best loved and most trusted names in wellbeing and nutrition, including Myprotein, the world's largest online sports nutrition brand, and its family of brands, Myvegan, Myvitamins and MP Activewear. Our brands and people exist to break boundaries; to power and empower those who want more.

About the role:

As Senior NPD Technologist, you will be responsible for the development of new product innovation across the Performance Nutrition category which includes Proteins, Preworkout and Hydration products. As Europe’s largest online Sports Nutrition, this is a rare opportunity to be at the frontier of the industry. Your role will be all encompassing, responsible for ensuring market leading developments whilst collaborating with key stakeholders - brand, procurement, compliance and supply chain – to ensure timely delivery of business priority launches.

As a Senior NPD Technologist You'll:

• Formulation and development of performance innovation products in close collaboration with industry experts to ensure best in class launches.
• Conduct sensory analysis and taste panels to gain insight and feedback into new idea’s.
• Oversee pilot trials, scale-up, and launch readiness for new products, ensuring timely delivery with the support of stakeholders throughout the business.
• Mentor NPD technologists to upskill and lead in line with business objectives.
• Analysis of market research and consumer insights to develop product with a consumer first lens.
• Lead end-to-end project management across NPD, ensuring clear prioritisation, communication, and risk management.
• Meet a global network of suppliers and category specialists to identify innovation opportunities.

Requirements:

• A degree in Nutrition or Food Technology or equivalent.
• 3-5 years in an development function.
• A firm understanding of the innovation process.
• An understanding of food regulations, compliance and industry standards.
• Conscientious and proactive attitude with excellent communication skills.
• Strong commercial mindset with a clear balance of innovation and consumer needs.
• A passion for nutritional science, health and fitness.

What’s in it for me?

• Access bespoke development programmes that have been designed and developed by our in-house L&D team.
• Continued development through our upskilling programme that is delivered in partnership with an industry-leading training provider.

Enhanced Leave

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Don’t want to work on your birthday? We don’t either! Enjoy your day off on us!
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, depending on length of service.
• Up to 10 days compassionate leave.
• Buy back up to 3 days each year.
• Access face-to-face and virtual appointments with our in-house GP.
• Access our in-house CBT therapist.
• Access our 247 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which is provided by Bupa.
• State-of-the-art on-site gym.
• Access to our on-site physio.

Other Perks

• Save up to 12% on the cost of personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme.
• Subsidised bus pass from Manchester City Centre to our ICON office.
• Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands.
• On-site staff shop.
• Access to on-site barber.
• Know someone who would be perfect for THG? Refer them and get up to £1000 when they pass their probation.
• Anniversary gifts when you hit 5 and 10 years of service.

THG is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.

THG is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Because of the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it sometimes takes us time to review and consider them all. We endeavour to respond to every application we receive within 14 days. If you haven't heard from us within that time frame or should you have any specific questions about this or other applications for positions at THG please contact one of our Talent team to discuss further.