Product Developer

Advert: Product Developer Location: Clitheroe We’re looking for a creative, organised, and enthusiastic Product Developer to join our Research, Development & Quality (RDQ) team at Hain Celestial, working within our Farmhouse Fare brand. This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about food innovation and product development, with experience in chilled food categories. As a key member of the team, you’ll support the development and delivery of high-quality, safe, and commercially viable food products, ensuring alignment with customer and brand standards. Key Responsibilities Sample Coordination (30%) Organise and distribute sample requests Prepare repeat kitchen samples Manage ingredients – ordering, collecting, and stock rotation Pack and label samples; arrange courier deliveries Maintain a clean and efficient kitchen environment Concept Development (25%) Follow the NPD process from concept through to approval Adhere to brand and customer guidelines Assist with product costing and customer submission documents Organise tasting panels and present internally and externally Attend supplier meetings Process Development (25%) Support product trials from set-up to post-trial testing Gather data and assist with product file completion Write and share trial reports Customer Relationship Management (10%) Communicate effectively with internal and external customers Stay informed on customer expectations and brief the wider team Team Collaboration & Continuous Improvement (10%) Track spend to meet departmental budgets Support cross-functional collaboration Represent Hain values across the business Maintain high standards of hygiene and safety What You’ll Bring Degree in a food-related subject with basic culinary skills Minimum 1 year in product development, ideally within chilled food Project management and commercial awareness Excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills Flexible, creative, and enthusiastic “foodie” with a full UK driving licence Willingness to travel to other sites/customers and occasionally stay overnight What We Offer 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (pro-rata) Option to purchase additional leave One paid volunteering day annually Company pension and medical benefits Access to employee discounts via our HUB platform Flexible working (based in Leeds with some remote working) A friendly and innovative team environment Ready to make a difference in food innovation? Join Hain Celestial in shaping the future of our Farmhouse Fare brand. Apply now and bring your passion for product development to life. #J-18808-Ljbffr