NPD and Innovation Manager

Alexander Steele Recruitment is working in partnership with a well established food manufacturing business to support the appointment of an experienced NPD Manager.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially aware product development professional to lead innovation activity and deliver new products from initial concept through to successful launch. The business has ambitious growth plans and is continuing to invest in its product development capability, creating a role with genuine scope to make an impact.

What's on Offer

• Salary: £50,000 to £60,000
• Enhanced holidays and pension
• Hybrid working

Key Accountabilities

• Lead and manage the full new product development process from concept through to launch
• Create and drive the NPD strategy in line with business goals and future growth plans
• Work closely with commercial and customer focused teams to deliver high quality innovation
• Collaborate across internal departments including Technical and Operations to ensure project success
• Keep up to date with food trends, consumer insight, and competitor activity to support future development plans
• Manage timelines and priorities across multiple live projects to ensure delivery targets are met

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in NPD within FMCG or food manufacturing
• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple developments at once
• Creative and forward thinking, with a commercial mindset and strong attention to detail
• Confident communicator who enjoys working collaboratively across different teams
• Hands on and comfortable working in a fast paced manufacturing environment
• Genuine passion for product development and bringing new ideas to life