Are you an experienced and creative product developer with a passion for sweet bakery innovation?

This is a hands-on opportunity to work on exciting customer-facing projects, from concept to launch, as part of a fast-paced team driving the next generation of bakery products. You’ll work with cutting-edge technology in a newly automated environment, helping shape new products that inspire and delight.

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You will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Managing NPD and EPD projects from concept through to successful launch, ensuring all developments meet customer briefs, cost, and quality targets.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including commercial, technical, manufacturing, and operations, to deliver commercially viable and operationally sound products.
• Running and supporting factory trials, pre-productions, and first production runs.
• Preparing samples, QAS documentation, shelf-life testing, and travel trials.
• Supporting customer presentations and visits alongside Account and Technical Managers.
• Keeping all databases and costings accurate and up to date.
• Staying ahead of trends in ingredients, packaging, and process innovation to support product improvement and category growth.
• Maintaining excellent standards of hygiene, health, and safety within the development kitchen.

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What’s required?

• Degree or HND in Food Science, Bakery Science, or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in bakery or similar product development, ideally with major retail exposure.
• Excellent project management, organisation, and communication skills.
• Strong commercial awareness with a creative approach to solving challenges.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and specification systems (e.g. SAP).
• A genuine passion for bakery and product innovation.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

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What’s in it for you?

Circa £35,000.00 - £40,000.00 per annum

Do you think you fit the criteria?

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Want to find out more about the role?

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(ID 216)

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