At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to develop innovative products from concept to launch.
- Company: Join a dynamic and growing Product Development team in Glasgow.
- Benefits: Full-time role with opportunities for career progression and creativity.
- Other info: Ideal for those seeking a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Shape the future of products while leading a passionate team.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership experience and project management skills required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
We’re looking for a NPD Manager to join a growing Product Development team. In this role, you’ll help shape the innovation pipeline, lead a team of Product Developers, and bring new products from concept through to launch for a range of private-label and branded partners. This is a customer-facing position where you’ll build strong relationships, understand requirements, and translate them into commercially successful products. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure projects stay on track, meet technical and regulatory standards, and deliver against commercial goals.
If you enjoy combining hands-on product development with people leadership, this role offers the perfect blend of creativity, strategy, and team management.
Key Responsibilities- Lead, support, and develop a team of Product Developers
- Set clear objectives, priorities, and progression plans
- Foster a collaborative, creative, and high-performing team culture
- Manage workload and resources across multiple concurrent projects
- Deliver the NPD pipeline and innovation plans for assigned brands and customer accounts
- Ensure all development projects meet commercial, technical, regulatory, and customer requirements
- Oversee testing, evaluation, and continuous improvement of new and existing formulations
- Create detailed product, packaging, and labelling briefs
- Work cross-functionally with Marketing, Sales, Operations, Procurement, Regulatory, and Manufacturing
- Maintain an accurate rolling project pipeline with clear updates and timelines
- Own product costing, margin management, and commercial viability throughout development
- Negotiate with suppliers and manufacturing partners to secure strong commercial outcomes
- Contribute to wider product and innovation strategy
- Strong leadership and people management
- Project management expertise
- Negotiation and influencing skills
- Excellent organisation and prioritisation
- High attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Proactive, solutions-focused mindset
- Positive, collaborative attitude
You’ll be an experienced NPD candidate with proven leadership experience and a track record of delivering successful products. You’re comfortable managing multiple complex projects, working cross-functionally, and balancing creativity with commercial awareness. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, communicate clearly and professionally, and enjoy turning ideas into commercially viable products.
New Product Development Manager in Scotland employer: Protea Recruitment Ltd | Food | Drinks | FMCG Recruitment Partner
Join a dynamic and innovative team in Glasgow as a New Product Development Manager, where your leadership skills will be pivotal in shaping the future of product development. We foster a collaborative and creative work culture that prioritises employee growth, offering clear progression plans and opportunities to lead exciting projects across various sectors. With a focus on hands-on development and strong stakeholder relationships, this role provides a unique chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of our Glasgow location.
Contact Details:
Protea Recruitment Ltd | Food | Drinks | FMCG Recruitment Partner Recruitment Team
