New Product Developer
| Posting date: | 10 April 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive Salary |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 May 2025 |
| Location: | Nottingham, NG2 1LW |
| Company: | The Compleat Food Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1002 |
Summary
Job Advert
Join our NPD Team at The Compleat Food Group!
We have a fantastic opportunity for a New Product Developer to join our site in Nottingham.
We’re looking to recruit a New Product Developer to join our innovative team within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
This role is key to driving the development and launch of exciting new food products that meet consumer expectations, align with
market trends, and support our business growth strategy.
As a New Product Developer, you’ll play a crucial role in turning creative concepts into commercially viable products—from idea
generation and recipe development to factory trials and launch. Working closely with cross-functional teams including technical,
commercial, and production, you'll ensure that all new products are not only delicious and innovative but also cost-effective,
scalable, and compliant with food safety standards.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about food innovation, who thrives on creativity and has a strong
understanding of the product development process within a manufacturing setting.
Who We Are:
At The Compleat Food Group, we're on a mission to create delectable food that not only brings joy to your taste buds but also
extends love to our planet. We fondly refer to it as 'Food to Feel Good' because we believe in savouring every bite whilst making
a positive impact.
Our team of over 5,000 remarkable individuals forms the core of all that we undertake. Their genuine passion drives the creation
of delectable products for UK consumers, prominent retailers, and our thrilling market-leading brands such as Wall's Pastry,
Squeaky Bean, and Unearthed.
Working Hours, location and salary:
Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5pm (With flexibility to WFH)
Location: Nottingham
Salary: Competitive
Key Responsibilities - What you will be doing:
* Cross-Category Product Development: Lead and coordinate the development of both customer and branded products, ensuring they
align with The Compleat Food Group’s brand strategy, category pipeline plans, and growth aspirations.
* Building Relationships: Foster strong, positive relationships with customers and internal stakeholders, inspiring and
influencing product briefs and innovation.
* Product Launch Process: Ensure all relevant development processes and procedures are followed to deliver timely and successful
product launches.
* Critical Path Management: Create and manage the critical path, communicating key dates, and highlighting risks to ensure smooth
product launches.
* Market Intelligence: Stay updated on market trends, consumer insights, and technological changes in the food industry to drive
innovative product concepts.
* Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Brand, Technical, Process, Commercial, and Packaging teams to develop
feasible, cost-effective, and high-quality product concepts.
* Customer Interaction: Organize and send out samples, prepare presentations, and support or lead customer meetings to showcase
new products.
* Product Trials: Attend and verify factory trials to ensure products meet the agreed taste and quality criteria.
Experience & Qualifications:
* A food-based degree is desirable.
* Experience in a retail or food product development role, ideally within the chilled food sector.
* Demonstrable track record of successful concept - to- product launches.
* Driving Licence
Key Skills:
* Knowledge of the product launch process within a chilled food environment.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and present confidently.
* Strong planning, organisation, and project management skills.
* Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
* Commercial acumen and analytical skills.
* Basic understanding of UK and European food regulation and legislation
* Driving Licence
Qualities:
* A genuine passion for food, creativity and enthusiasm to learn and grow.
* Self-motivated, energetic, and flexible attitude.
* Problem-solving skills and the ability to make high-quality decisions quickly.
* A team player with well-developed interpersonal skills.
* High integrity and the ability to gain the trust of colleagues.
* Good influencing skills and confidence to present at a senior level.
Benefits:
* 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year
* Online and High-street retailer discount scheme
* Employee well-being and community support groups
* Informal and Formal training opportunities with personalised online LMS platform
* Charity Initiatives and Team events
* 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)
* Physical Wellbeing Benefits – Free on demand exercise hub and various gym discounts.
* Online Wellbeing benefits
* Free Financial wellbeing – mortgage calculators, budget tools, financial aid tools
* Holiday Discounts via Online Retail Discount
The Compleat Food Group fosters an inclusive, respectful culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We welcome
diverse talent, knowing it drives exceptional results and a better workplace.
We are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect, we ensure all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves
to work. As an equal opportunity’s employer, we provide all the support you need to succeed.
Contact us with any questions about Diversity & Inclusion or accessibility during the application process.
Recruitment Agencies:
We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or
unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition
team.
If you would be interested in working with us, please send a message to recruitment@compleatfood.com
[recruitment@compleatfood.com] and should we have any roles we need additional support with we will reach out to you.
Join our NPD Team at The Compleat Food Group!
We have a fantastic opportunity for a New Product Developer to join our site in Nottingham.
We’re looking to recruit a New Product Developer to join our innovative team within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
This role is key to driving the development and launch of exciting new food products that meet consumer expectations, align with
market trends, and support our business growth strategy.
As a New Product Developer, you’ll play a crucial role in turning creative concepts into commercially viable products—from idea
generation and recipe development to factory trials and launch. Working closely with cross-functional teams including technical,
commercial, and production, you'll ensure that all new products are not only delicious and innovative but also cost-effective,
scalable, and compliant with food safety standards.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about food innovation, who thrives on creativity and has a strong
understanding of the product development process within a manufacturing setting.
Who We Are:
At The Compleat Food Group, we're on a mission to create delectable food that not only brings joy to your taste buds but also
extends love to our planet. We fondly refer to it as 'Food to Feel Good' because we believe in savouring every bite whilst making
a positive impact.
Our team of over 5,000 remarkable individuals forms the core of all that we undertake. Their genuine passion drives the creation
of delectable products for UK consumers, prominent retailers, and our thrilling market-leading brands such as Wall's Pastry,
Squeaky Bean, and Unearthed.
Working Hours, location and salary:
Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5pm (With flexibility to WFH)
Location: Nottingham
Salary: Competitive
Key Responsibilities - What you will be doing:
* Cross-Category Product Development: Lead and coordinate the development of both customer and branded products, ensuring they
align with The Compleat Food Group’s brand strategy, category pipeline plans, and growth aspirations.
* Building Relationships: Foster strong, positive relationships with customers and internal stakeholders, inspiring and
influencing product briefs and innovation.
* Product Launch Process: Ensure all relevant development processes and procedures are followed to deliver timely and successful
product launches.
* Critical Path Management: Create and manage the critical path, communicating key dates, and highlighting risks to ensure smooth
product launches.
* Market Intelligence: Stay updated on market trends, consumer insights, and technological changes in the food industry to drive
innovative product concepts.
* Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Brand, Technical, Process, Commercial, and Packaging teams to develop
feasible, cost-effective, and high-quality product concepts.
* Customer Interaction: Organize and send out samples, prepare presentations, and support or lead customer meetings to showcase
new products.
* Product Trials: Attend and verify factory trials to ensure products meet the agreed taste and quality criteria.
Experience & Qualifications:
* A food-based degree is desirable.
* Experience in a retail or food product development role, ideally within the chilled food sector.
* Demonstrable track record of successful concept - to- product launches.
* Driving Licence
Key Skills:
* Knowledge of the product launch process within a chilled food environment.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and present confidently.
* Strong planning, organisation, and project management skills.
* Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
* Commercial acumen and analytical skills.
* Basic understanding of UK and European food regulation and legislation
* Driving Licence
Qualities:
* A genuine passion for food, creativity and enthusiasm to learn and grow.
* Self-motivated, energetic, and flexible attitude.
* Problem-solving skills and the ability to make high-quality decisions quickly.
* A team player with well-developed interpersonal skills.
* High integrity and the ability to gain the trust of colleagues.
* Good influencing skills and confidence to present at a senior level.
Benefits:
* 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year
* Online and High-street retailer discount scheme
* Employee well-being and community support groups
* Informal and Formal training opportunities with personalised online LMS platform
* Charity Initiatives and Team events
* 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)
* Physical Wellbeing Benefits – Free on demand exercise hub and various gym discounts.
* Online Wellbeing benefits
* Free Financial wellbeing – mortgage calculators, budget tools, financial aid tools
* Holiday Discounts via Online Retail Discount
The Compleat Food Group fosters an inclusive, respectful culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We welcome
diverse talent, knowing it drives exceptional results and a better workplace.
We are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect, we ensure all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves
to work. As an equal opportunity’s employer, we provide all the support you need to succeed.
Contact us with any questions about Diversity & Inclusion or accessibility during the application process.
Recruitment Agencies:
We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or
unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition
team.
If you would be interested in working with us, please send a message to recruitment@compleatfood.com
[recruitment@compleatfood.com] and should we have any roles we need additional support with we will reach out to you.