NPD Lead

NPD Lead

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an NPD Lead to join a fast-moving food business, supporting the delivery of new and improved products across a dynamic food-to-goportfolio.

Reporting into a Senior NPD leader, you’ll manage NPD and EPD projects end-to-end
, working cross-functionally to ensure concepts are delivered on time, on brief, and to the highest standards. You’ll also act as a deputy within the NPD function when required.

• up to £31k
• 9 mth FTC
• Northern Ireland

• Lead multiple NPD & EPD projects from concept to launch

• Build and manage project plans, timelines, and stakeholders

• Ensure smooth handover of new products into operations

• Oversee customer sample submissions and documentation

• Monitor consumer trends, innovation, and competitor activity

• Maintain accurate NPD and compliance documentation

• Support packaging development and sustainability initiatives

• Passionate about food and innovation

• Strong project management and organisational skills

• Confident communicator with a proactive, solutions-led mindset

• Commercially aware and data driven

This role offers the chance to work on exciting innovation projects within a collaborative and ambitious NPD team. If it sounds interesting and you want to hear more details, please reach out and I'll call you back with further details!