10 Food jobs in Bath

QA Manager (Food)
55,000 + Hybrid + Flexible Hours + Excellent Company Benefits
12-14 Month Fixed Term Contract
Bristol (Commutable from: Bath, Weston-Super-Mare, Clevedon, Thornbury, Yate, Keynsham & Surrounding areas)

Are you a food industry professional with management experience, looking for an exciting new role with an industry leading manufacturer, offering further training alongside excellent company benefits.

On offer is the chance to step up into a Senior role within the business, where you will lead a small team, allowing you to develop your technical expertise within the Food Industry.

This leading manufacture have been well-established for over 60 years, and are continuing to dominate their industry, supplying retailers across the UK and oversees. They now have an exciting new opportunity for an individual to join them on a fixed term contract.

In this varied role, you will be responsible for managing a small team of laboratory and food defence staff. You will report KPIs, carry out raw materials risk assessments and ensure all suppliers and raw materials are approved.

This would suit someone with management experience from the food industry, looking for a autonomous and varied role with a leading food manufacturer.

The Role:

• Ensure all Suppliers & Raw materials are approved, carry out risk assessments.
• Managing a small team, report KPIs.
• Hybrid, flexible working hours.
• 12-14 Month Fixed Term contract.

The Person:

• Experience with Supplier Assurance.
• Food industry background.
• Commutable to Bristol.

Reference: (phone number removed)
To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Evie Gent at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

QA Manager (Food)
55,000 + Hybrid + Flexible Hours + Excellent Company Benefits
12-14 Month Fixed Term Contract
Bristol (Commutable from: Bath, Weston-Super-Mare, Clevedon, Thornbury, Yate, Keynsham & Surrounding areas)

Are you a food industry professional with management experience, looking for an exciting new role with an industry leading manufacturer, offering further training alongside excellent company benefits.

On offer is the chance to step up into a Senior role within the business, where you will lead a small team, allowing you to develop your technical expertise within the Food Industry.

This leading manufacture have been well-established for over 60 years, and are continuing to dominate their industry, supplying retailers across the UK and oversees. They now have an exciting new opportunity for an individual to join them on a fixed term contract.

In this varied role, you will be responsible for managing a small team of laboratory and food defence staff. You will report KPIs, carry out raw materials risk assessments and ensure all suppliers and raw materials are approved.

This would suit someone with management experience from the food industry, looking for a autonomous and varied role with a leading food manufacturer.

The Role:

• Ensure all Suppliers & Raw materials are approved, carry out risk assessments.
• Managing a small team, report KPIs.
• Hybrid, flexible working hours.
• 12-14 Month Fixed Term contract.

The Person:

• Experience with Supplier Assurance.
• Food industry background.
• Commutable to Bristol.

Reference: (phone number removed)
To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Evie Gent at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

QA Manager (Food)
£55,000 + Hybrid + Flexible Hours + Excellent Company Benefits
12-14 Month Fixed Term Contract
Bristol (Commutable from: Bath, Weston-Super-Mare, Clevedon, Thornbury, Yate, Keynsham & Surrounding areas)

Are you a food industry professional with management experience, looking for an exciting new role with an industry leading manufacturer, offering further training alongside exce.

Account Manager / Business Development Executive- Food/Drink Manufacturing
Bristol Based Office / Hybrid working (2/3 day split)
£45/50K DOE + Bonus Scheme/car allowance (£6k), mobile phone, laptop
11% pension / 2 x Death in Service

As a Business Development Manager you will have overall responsibility for management of the relationship between my client and its customers - new and existing. You will constantly strive to better understand customer demands and plan how to meet them, generating sales for the company as a result.

The prime objectives of the role are to: - To foster the relationship between the company and the customer as well as handle any projects, accounts or issues that might be relative to that client
·To increase company sales and profit margin
·To increase the company active customer base
·To continually improve customer retention
·To meet annual team and individual budget as set by the SMT

UK and International travel will be required

Account Manager / Business Development Executive Responsibilities:
·Account management, retention and development of specific portfolio of accounts and markets
·Organise and attend commercially focussed meetings with customers and prospects  
·Follow-up and convert to sale qualified leads through management of sales pipeline
·Establish new and maintain existing relationships with buyers and key decision makers
·Introduce Technical & R&D/NPD teams to existing and prospect customer base
·Develop new relationships with new clients be they direct customers or potential agents and distributors
·Contribute to external marketing communications where required
·Utilise, review and update the client database
·Update CRM system to channel opportunities through sales pipeline process
·Network with potential business partners and distributors and present evidence to line manager
·Prepare and deliver presentations
·Develop a level of technical knowledge appropriate to the role
·Co-ordinate and manage the annual sales event calendar
·Co-ordinate and chair monthly commercial meeting
·Manage and maintain product list in line with company sales orders and business needs (alongside Technical Data Lead)

Account Manager / Business Development Executive Skills / Experience Required:

• 2+ years in Sales / Business Development, ideally in the food industry
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills at all levels
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills
• Self-motivation with excellent time management
• Experience of planning and managing field visits
• Proven ability to build and influence relationships.
• A team player with a customer-first attitude

If the role is of interest, then please send your CV today

Key words: Sales Development Manager, Sales Manager, Key Account Manager, National Account Manager, Food Industry Sales, Business Development Manager 

Account Manager / Business Development Executive- Food/Drink Manufacturing
Bristol Based Office / Hybrid working (2/3 day split)
£45/50K DOE + Bonus Scheme/car allowance (£6k), mobile phone, laptop
11% pension / 2 x Death in Service

As a Business Development Manager you will have overall responsibility for management of the relationship between my client and its customers - new and existing. You will constantly strive to better understand customer demands and plan how to meet them, generating sales for the company as a result.

The prime objectives of the role are to: - To foster the relationship between the company and the customer as well as handle any projects, accounts or issues that might be relative to that client
·To increase company sales and profit margin
·To increase the company active customer base
·To continually improve customer retention
·To meet annual team and individual budget as set by the SMT

UK and International travel will be required

Account Manager / Business Development Executive Responsibilities:
·Account management, retention and development of specific portfolio of accounts and markets
·Organise and attend commercially focussed meetings with customers and prospects  
·Follow-up and convert to sale qualified leads through management of sales pipeline
·Establish new and maintain existing relationships with buyers and key decision makers
·Introduce Technical & R&D/NPD teams to existing and prospect customer base
·Develop new relationships with new clients be they direct customers or potential agents and distributors
·Contribute to external marketing communications where required
·Utilise, review and update the client database
·Update CRM system to channel opportunities through sales pipeline process
·Network with potential business partners and distributors and present evidence to line manager
·Prepare and deliver presentations
·Develop a level of technical knowledge appropriate to the role
·Co-ordinate and manage the annual sales event calendar
·Co-ordinate and chair monthly commercial meeting
·Manage and maintain product list in line with company sales orders and business needs (alongside Technical Data Lead)

Account Manager / Business Development Executive Skills / Experience Required:

• 2+ years in Sales / Business Development, ideally in the food industry
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills at all levels
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills
• Self-motivation with excellent time management
• Experience of planning and managing field visits
• Proven ability to build and influence relationships.
• A team player with a customer-first attitude

If the role is of interest, then please send your CV today

Key words: Sales Development Manager, Sales Manager, Key Account Manager, National Account Manager, Food Industry Sales, Business Development Manager 

Account Manager / Business Development Executive- Food/Drink Manufacturing
Bristol Based Office / Hybrid working (2/3 day split)
£45/50K DOE + Bonus Scheme/car allowance (£6k), mobile phone, laptop
11% pension / 2 x Death in Service

As a Business Development Manager you will have overall responsibility for management of the relationship between my client and its customers - new and existing. You will constantly strive to better understand customer demands and plan how to meet them, generating sales for the company as a result.

The prime objectives of the role are to: - To foster the relationship between the company and the customer as well as handle any projects, accounts or issues that might be relative to that client
·To increase company sales and profit margin
·To increase the company active customer base
·To continually improve customer retention
·To meet annual team and individual budget as set by the SMT

UK and International travel will be required

Account Manager / Business Development Executive Responsibilities:
·Account management, retention and development of specific portfolio of accounts and markets
·Organise and attend commercially focussed meetings with customers and prospects  
·Follow-up and convert to sale qualified leads through management of sales pipeline
·Establish new and maintain existing relationships with buyers and key decision makers
·Introduce Technical & R&D/NPD teams to existing and prospect customer base
·Develop new relationships with new clients be they direct customers or potential agents and distributors
·Contribute to external marketing communications where required
·Utilise, review and update the client database
·Update CRM system to channel opportunities through sales pipeline process
·Network with potential business partners and distributors and present evidence to line manager
·Prepare and deliver presentations
·Develop a level of technical knowledge appropriate to the role
·Co-ordinate and manage the annual sales event calendar
·Co-ordinate and chair monthly commercial meeting
·Manage and maintain product list in line with company sales orders and business needs (alongside Technical Data Lead)

Account Manager / Business Development Executive Skills / Experience Required:

• 2+ years in Sales / Business Development, ideally in the food industry
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills at all levels
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills
• Self-motivation with excellent time management
• Experience of planning and managing field visits
• Proven ability to build and influence relationships.
• A team player with a customer-first attitude

If the role is of interest, then please send your CV today

Key words: Sales Development Manager, Sales Manager, Key Account Manager, National Account Manager, Food Industry Sales, Business Development Manager 

Account Manager / Business Development Executive- Food/Drink Manufacturing
Bristol Based Office / Hybrid working (2/3 day split)
£45/50K DOE + Bonus Scheme/car allowance (£6k), mobile phone, laptop
11% pension / 2 x Death in Service

As a Business Development Manager you will have overall responsibility for management of the relationship between my client and its customers - new and existing. You will constantly strive to better understand customer demands and plan how to meet them, generating sales for the company as a result.

The prime objectives of the role are to: - To foster the relationship between the company and the customer as well as handle any projects, accounts or issues that might be relative to that client
·To increase company sales and profit margin
·To increase the company active customer base
·To continually improve customer retention
·To meet annual team and individual budget as set by the SMT

UK and International travel will be required

Account Manager / Business Development Executive Responsibilities:
·Account management, retention and development of specific portfolio of accounts and markets
·Organise and attend commercially focussed meetings with customers and prospects  
·Follow-up and convert to sale qualified leads through management of sales pipeline
·Establish new and maintain existing relationships with buyers and key decision makers
·Introduce Technical & R&D/NPD teams to existing and prospect customer base
·Develop new relationships with new clients be they direct customers or potential agents and distributors
·Contribute to external marketing communications where required
·Utilise, review and update the client database
·Update CRM system to channel opportunities through sales pipeline process
·Network with potential business partners and distributors and present evidence to line manager
·Prepare and deliver presentations
·Develop a level of technical knowledge appropriate to the role
·Co-ordinate and manage the annual sales event calendar
·Co-ordinate and chair monthly commercial meeting
·Manage and maintain product list in line with company sales orders and business needs (alongside Technical Data Lead)

Account Manager / Business Development Executive Skills / Experience Required:

• 2+ years in Sales / Business Development, ideally in the food industry
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills at all levels
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills
• Self-motivation with excellent time management
• Experience of planning and managing field visits
• Proven ability to build and influence relationships.
• A team player with a customer-first attitude

If the role is of interest, then please send your CV today

Key words: Sales Development Manager, Sales Manager, Key Account Manager, National Account Manager, Food Industry Sales, Business Development Manager 

This NPD Project Manager role with a leading food manufacturer presents an exciting opportunity for a food science professional with strong client-facing skills. You'll play a key role in driving the development and launch of innovative products from a marketing perspective, while directly managing relationships with key accounts. Based in Frome, this position is integral to aligning cross-functional teams within the business!

Client Details

The hiring organisation is a well-established and well-regarded, medium-sized company operating within the Food sector. They are known for their commitment to quality and innovation, doing both private label and own brand. This site producing over 100 SKUs and the NPD Project Manager will be apart of a close and lean team with senior leadership exposure.

Description

• Manage 2-3 key customer accounts, delivering regular presentations and supporting sales teams in client pitches and meetings.
• Lead end-to-end execution of new product development (NPD) projects-from initial concept through to full-scale production, and beyond.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product designs align with manufacturing capabilities, including support for plant trials and scale-up activities.
• Analyse market trends and consumer insights, incorporating findings into product development strategies in partnership with Marketing and Sales.
• Work closely with the Technical team to ensure all products comply with industry regulations and internal quality standards.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, timelines, and reporting tools (e.g., stage gate processes).
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and reduce production costs.
• Manage project budgets to ensure cost-effective delivery within financial targets.
• Provide hands-on technical support to troubleshoot and resolve production-related issues.
• Assess and evaluate supplier components and raw materials for quality, suitability, and consistency.

Profile

A successful candidate for this NPD Project Manager role should demonstrate:

• 1-5 years of proven experience in product development within the food, beverage, or nutraceutical manufacturing sectors.
• A strong background in project management, including road mapping and leading projects from concept through to commercial launch.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate and mitigate potential bottlenecks.
• Confidence and competence in delivering high-impact presentations-comfortable presenting 20+ slides to major clients on a regular basis.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and highly organized with a hands-on approach.
• Strong multitasking abilities and experience managing multiple projects simultaneously within a lean team environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across all levels and functions.
• Solid numeracy skills essential for data analysis, costings, and reporting.
• A flexible, adaptable mindset with the ability to wear multiple hats and handle shifting priorities.
• Familiarity with technical documentation, regulatory compliance, and project management tools.
• Experience supporting or conducting plant trials (preferred but not essential).
• A commercially minded perspective with the ability to see the broader business impact of product development decisions.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme with 6% employer contribution.
• Life assurance cover at four times your salary.
• Wellbeing initiatives, including free eye tests, etc.
• Permanent position based in Frome.
• The ability to grow within a mid-large size company.

This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in the Food Project management industry. If you are ready to make an impact, apply today!

• 5 years+ experience at Project Manager level
• Degree or equivalent qualifica.

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