The Foodie Recruiter Ltd

Senior NPD Technologist 2026 - New Year new Job? Ready to progress your NPD career in a small, yet dynamic NPD team, where Innovation is at the heart of everything you do? As this leading brand and own-label food manufacturer continues its successful journey of growth driven by innovation, it has an opening for a Senior NPD Technologist to join their successful and growing team, offering the opportunity to gain further hands-on experience in the full product development lifecycle - from concept to launch, as well as developing brand and own-label products, interfacing and collaborating with major multiple retailers. Key elements of this role include To take ownership and accountability for the development and innovation of new products from concept to launch for both retailers and own brand ranges. Lead the development of new and improved food products. Mentor and guide junior team members sharing your expertise (with a team member reporting in) To support to the wider business, with NPD, EPD and Value Engineering projects as other business and customer related projects, as well as working closely with Procurement and Technical teams supporting with business driven projects. Also working with Marketing, Commercial, Production and Finance teams. Provide invaluable experience within the NPD department, providing support and assistance to the wider business NPD team and the NPD Manager (based off site). What we are looking for Experience (minimum c3 years) working in a busy NPD/Development/Innovation department in the food/beverages manufacturing sector or similar industry. Experience of working with retailers would be ideal, but not a deal breaker. Coordinating NPD projects/or similar from concept to launch, with involvement in trials, upscaling and launches would be hugely advantageous. A passion and keen interest in food and innovation. A team player with strong communication and organisational skills The ability to manage several projects at once. Based in the North East, this is a key role within a small dynamic team which works autonomously. It also involves working from home one day a week. Please note, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to progress any applications requiring Visa Sponsorship.