Product Developer; FTC

Overview

Alexander Steele Recruitment is partnering with a fast-growing food business to recruit a Product Developer for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on product development professional to work across end to end NPD, supporting the launch and evolution of innovative food products within a collaborative, creative environment. Reporting into the NPD Manager, this role will suit someone who enjoys balancing creativity with structure and has a strong understanding of how to bring commercially viable food products to market.

• Salary for this role is circa £30,000
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to benefit from more!
• Hybrid working - Up to 2 days a week WFH

• Lead product development projects from concept creation through to successful market launch
• Manage project timelines, milestones and internal workflows to ensure delivery against deadlines
• Develop and refine recipes, translating kitchen concepts into scalable, factory-ready formats
• Prepare product costings, nutritional data and technical documentation
• Brief and manage manufacturing partners during trials and production runs
• Support ingredient sourcing and supplier onboarding in collaboration with Operations
• Define and support Quality Assurance Standards for new and existing products
• Conduct product tastings, sample reviews and trial evaluations
• Contribute to packaging development by reviewing product information and specifications
• Use market and competitor insights to inform product decisions
• Identify potential risks and proactively implement solutions

• Minimum 2 years of industry experience in food product development with working knowledge of structured NPD processes
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Food Science or related subjects
• Strong organisational and project management skills
• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong attention to detail
• Confident communicator, able to work effectively across internal teams and external partners
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Power Point

• Associate

• Full-time

• Quality Assurance, Project Management, and Product Management

• Baked Goods Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage Services

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