Product Developer; maternity cover

Product Developer (9-12 months maternity cover)

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Are you a passionate foody, looking for a new challenge and the chance to make a difference? We have an exciting opportunity for a Product Developer (fixed term contract, 9-12 month maternity cover), who will join our Baby and toddler snacks Research and Development team.

In this role, you’ll help shape the future of our Growing Up Snacking portfolio, working collaboratively to develop delicious and nutritious snacks that support little ones on their food journey. You will be responsible for innovation and renovation projects within our children’s snack category, partnering closely with both our UK team and global colleagues. This role reports directly to the Research and Development Category Manager for Children’s Snacks.

We are looking for someone who has experience in food development and innovation. You will need to be a self-starter, able to multitask and a great team player to join a high performing, motivated team. The right person will be able to work cross functionally, have exceptional interpersonal skills as well as a “can do” mindset. You will need to both support and challenge our internal and external customers and suppliers to deliver the best new foods possible, whilst adhering to specific children’s food requirements.

• Food science / Technology Degree/ qualification
• Experience developing successful new and existing foods from concept to launch through stage gate process
• Great knowledge of recipe development, food production and processing
• Nutritional knowledge / experience
• IT competency
• Effective communication skills – both written and verbal
• Self-starter, ability to multitask
• Collaborative team player, able to build and manage relationships with multiple stakeholders
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage/adapt to change quickly

We are a business who put parents & consumers at our heart. Sustainable and ethical practices are a key function of our business.

We are proud of our values and creating a diverse and inclusive environment where people are empowered and can use their experience and knowledge to make a positive difference to our business.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All decisions are based on merit, competence, performance and business needs.

Whilst this is a global Hero role you will be based in the UK office. We offer a great working environment with lots of benefits and this role will offer a competitive salary. If you think this sounds like a great opportunity we’d love to hear from you.

Location:

Bournemouth, Dorset. This is a hybrid-working role with some working from home and the successful candidate will be required to attend the office minimum 2 days a week. There is occasional travel involved with this role.

Hours:

Full time, 37.5 hours per week. Monday - Friday.

Part time, also considered for the right candidate.

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