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NPD Technologist - 12 Month FTC
Job summary
A leading bakery company in the UK seeks an NPD Technologist to drive product development and innovation. You will manage projects from concept to launch, ensuring food safety and quality standards while collaborating with diverse teams. Ideal candidates have a degree in Food Science or Marketing and experience in the food manufacturing sector. If you are passionate about food and innovation, this opportunity is for you!
Qualifications
- Experience managing projects in food manufacturing or product development.
- Strong understanding of UK and EU food legislation.
- Excellent organisational, presentation, and communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Managing product development from concept to launch with commercial flair.
- Supporting factory trials and ensuring smooth handovers to production teams.
- Coordinating with cross-functional and international teams to deliver results.
- Driving food trends and translating them into exciting product innovations.
Skills
Education
Job Title: NPD Technologist
Reporting To: NPD Manager
Location: Lantmännen Unibake, Wallis Way, Eastcotts, Bedford, MK42 0PE
Department: NPD
Shift: Monday – Friday, 8:30am to 5:0pm
At Lantmännen Unibake UK, we’re on a mission to delight our customers with best‑in‑class bakery products that balance taste, quality, and innovation. As an NPD Technologist, you’ll be at the heart of that mission—bringing fresh ideas to the table, developing standout products, and working with a passionate team to drive our vision forward.
As a key part of our Marketing & Innovation team, you’ll help shape the next generation of bakery products—guiding concepts from idea to launch with precision, creativity, and care. Reporting to the NPD Manager, you’ll support customer and strategic projects that champion high standards of food safety, exceed expectations, and maintain our commitment to excellence in every bite.
- Managing product development from concept to launch with commercial flair.
- Supporting factory trials and ensuring smooth handovers to production teams.
- Coordinating with cross‑functional and international teams to deliver results.
- Driving food trends and translating them into exciting product innovations.
- A confident communicator with an eye for detail and a flair for creativity.
- Flexible & supportive and a real team player who thrives in fast‑paced environments and enjoys collaboration.
- Curious, enthusiastic, and driven by a genuine love for food and innovation.
- A degree in Food Science, Marketing, or a related subject.
- Experience managing projects in food manufacturing or product development.
- A strong understanding of UK and EU food legislation.
- Excellent organisational, presentation, and communication skills.
This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to help shape the future of bakery in the UK. If you’re passionate about food, ready to innovate, and keen to make your mark, we’d love to hear from you.
Because good food starts with great people.
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