At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative cocoa and chocolate projects, optimising blends and systems for global impact.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking FMCG leader focused on sustainability and breakthrough innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to work on transformative projects.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for hands-on innovation and global impact.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the world of chocolate and sustainability.
- Qualifications: Experience in chocolate or confectionery with strong technical and problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Location: London
Protea Recruitment is delighted to be partnered exclusively with a global FMCG business to recruit a Senior Cocoa & Chocolate Scientist to join a highly innovative global R&D and technology function. This is a unique opportunity to join a business investing heavily in breakthrough innovation, sustainability and future-focused product development across confectionery and baked categories. The successful candidate will play a key role in building technical expertise around cocoa materials and chocolate technologies, translating scientific understanding into commercially scalable products and innovative solutions. This is not a traditional NPD role. The position sits within a global innovation team focused on long-term technology platforms, ingredient innovation and sustainable cocoa solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and optimisation of cocoa blends and chocolate systems across confectionery and baked applications
- Build and share technical expertise around cocoa processing methods, materials science and emerging technologies
- Support breakthrough innovation projects focused on sustainability, functionality and product performance
- Lead bench development, pilot plant trials and factory scale-up activities
- Provide technical solutions to product and processing challenges
- Collaborate closely with procurement, sensory, supply chain, quality and commercial teams
- Work with external suppliers and technology partners to identify new opportunities and best practices
- Support the development of proprietary technologies and patentable innovation opportunities
- Manage technical project plans and support delivery of long-term innovation roadmaps
About You
We are keen to speak with candidates who have experience within chocolate, confectionery, cocoa ingredients or related food technology environments.
Experience & Skills Required
- Strong technical understanding of cocoa and chocolate technologies
- Experience working within confectionery, chocolate or ingredient-led FMCG environments
- Knowledge of chocolate processing, formulation and scale-up
- Hands-on pilot plant and factory trial experience
- Strong problem-solving and technical troubleshooting capability
- Experience working cross-functionally within fast-paced innovation environments
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Passion for innovation, sustainability and emerging food technologies
This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking business working on transformational innovation projects with genuine global impact. For a confidential discussion, please apply or contact Protea Recruitment directly.
Senior Cocoa & Chocolate Scientist in City of London employer: Protea Recruitment Ltd | Food | Drinks | FMCG Recruitment Partner
Join a forward-thinking global FMCG business in London, where innovation and sustainability are at the heart of our mission. As a Senior Cocoa & Chocolate Scientist, you'll thrive in a collaborative work culture that values creativity and technical expertise, with ample opportunities for professional growth and development. Our commitment to breakthrough innovation ensures that you will be part of transformative projects that have a genuine global impact.
Contact Details:
Protea Recruitment Ltd | Food | Drinks | FMCG Recruitment Partner Recruitment Team
