NPD Project Manager

Description:

NPD Project Manager – Food

Somerset

Up to £50,000 + 10% Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Bring Big Food Ideas to Life.

Love food innovation? Know how to turn a great concept into a commercially successful product?

We’re looking for an ambitious NPD Project Manager to join a growing premium food business and take ownership of exciting own-brand product development from first idea through to launch.

This is a role with real ownership, variety and influence. You’ll manage multiple NPD projects, work across bakery, dairy, butchery, prepared foods and ambient, lead a Junior Product Developer and partner with suppliers and commercial teams to get outstanding products onto the shelves.

Your Mission

You’ll be responsible for making sure every product is right, ready and commercially viable.

Own the full NPD journey from concept to launch
Drive multiple projects, critical paths, timelines and budgets
Develop commercially viable products with the right cost, format and margin
Lead and develop a Junior Product Developer
Drive packaging, artwork and supplier development
Build strong supplier relationships and negotiate where required
Spot food trends, competitor moves and new opportunities
Partner with Technical, Buying, Marketing, Retail and Merchandising
Ensure every product meets food safety, allergen and labelling legislation
Keep projects on track, manage risks and deliver successful launches
What You’ll Bring

You’re an experienced food NPD professional who combines creativity with commercial thinking and knows how to make things happen.

You’ll have:

Proven NPD / Product Development experience within the food industry
Strong product costing and commercial awareness
Excellent project and critical path management skills
Experience working with suppliers and packaging
Previous team leadership or people management experience
Strong knowledge of UK food legislation, allergens and food safety
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
Why Join?

This isn’t NPD by numbers.

You’ll have the freedom to shape products, influence decisions and make a visible impact within a growing premium food business.

Up to £50,000
Up to 10% performance bonus
Excellent benefits
Monday–Friday
Lead exciting, high-profile NPD projects
Manage and develop a Junior Product Developer
Supportive, collaborative culture
Genuine career progression
Ready to put your ideas on the shelf?

If you’re a commercially savvy NPD professional who wants ownership, variety and the opportunity to make great food happen, we want to hear from you.

Apply now