52 Product Development jobs in the United Kingdom

Bakery Specialist

Here at Campden BRI the aim of the Product and Ingredient Development Team is to provide world class research and development support to the food and beverage industry. A key focus is helping clients to bring standout products to market in an efficient yet safe manner. The team also provides technical training and support to the industry.

This role helps to deliver this aim through leadership of the portfolio of research and development projects and training activities within the baking and cereal processing categories. The role will also involve both management and hands on delivery of projects, with support from Technologists and other team members. The role holder will act as the key representative of Campden BRI within the bakery and cereals industry, interacting with clients to generate and deliver against new projects.

A requirement will be to interact with clients, both internal and external, generate project proposals, manage a variety of projects, and deliver the outputs to clients. Presentations to clients will be important for project work, training courses and client meetings. The role will require contact with a broad range of clients (including industry, government, and academia), from practical through to senior managerial.

Position

• Conduct practical project work associated with baking and other activities
• Plan and arrange bakery training courses, leading delivery of the majority of modules and ensuring inputs from other experts on specific modules where necessary
• Develop, negotiate, and manage the portfolio of bakery projects and training courses, ensuring adequate resourcing and on time delivery of projects via personal ownership or delegation to bakery technologist
• Manage agreed projects, liaising with other departments and clients to ensure effective on time delivery
• Write reports for contract projects
• Lead client discussions and generate project proposals for client work
• Help in the development and supervision of junior staff, in particular supporting the Junior Technologist on project delivery
• Help maintain the bakery facilities and equipment including role of equipment officer

Requirements

• Graduate in Food Science or equivalent with proven post graduate experience, or extensive relevant employment experience.
• Proven competence of working in a bakery related environment.
• Extensive knowledge of key bakery raw materials, production methods, processes and baked product analysis is required
• Practical experience across at least 2 of the key bakery categories- Bread, Cake, Pastry and Biscuit
• Analytical and enquiring thinking.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Project and resource management.
• Customer facing experience beneficial

Benefits

• Reward platform with employee discounts and rewards
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Buy and sell holiday scheme
• A generous work save pension scheme, with employee contributions matched by the company up to 10%
• Culture focus around work/life balance (early finish Fridays)
• Subsidised onsite restaurant

Additional information:

Please note this role is based in Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire. You will be expected to work onsite, although occassional hybrid working may be possible.

Due to our rural location, you do need to have your own transport, as there is no public transport available.

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The Company

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading food manufacturer producing innovative chilled products for UK customers. Highly ambitious and passionate about great food, they’re now looking for an experienced Product Development Manager to join their dynamic team.

The Role

In this creative role, you’ll lead the development of both new and existing products, managing critical paths from concept through to launch while ensuring technical and quality standards are met.

Working closely with the site’s dedicated Development Chef, you’ll help bring exciting new ideas to life, drawing on current trends and category insights to strengthen the existing range.

You’ll be the key point of contact for retail customers from day one, presenting new concepts, updating them on project progress, and ensuring expectations around budget, innovation, and product quality are consistently delivered.

You’ll also collaborate cross-functionally with technical and operations teams to keep NPD and EPD projects aligned with business standards.

In addition, you'll manage a small team, supporting day-to-day coordination, nurturing their growth, and mapping out development and training plans.

The Person

We’re looking for a hands-on NPD Manager or Senior Product Developer with a degree in food science (or similar) and a strong track record of launching products from concept to shelf in UK food manufacturing.

Experience managing critical paths and working with major UK retailers is essential.

You’ll bring excellent communication and project management skills, a keen eye for emerging trends, and a genuine passion for delicious food.

If you’re a foodie at heart with a flair for innovation and ready for your next challenge, apply today or call Kimia on 0345 2600 737 / 07700 137 110 for a confidential chat.

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Product Development Manager (12-Month Maternity Cover)

Location: Brighton, UK (with some travel)

Contract: 12-month maternity cover

We’re looking for a talented and driven Product Development Manager to take the lead in bringing new locations to this client’s portfolio across the globe.

This is a central, strategic role within the business – ideal for someone with a passion for travel and innovation, a flair for product creation, and the ability to balance commercial, guest, and brand needs.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading the end-to-end development of new trips and product concepts – from idea to launch.
• Collaborating with the Head of Product to identify growth opportunities and drive strategic planning.
• Conducting market research and competitor analysis to stay ahead of trends and customer expectations.
• Working closely with suppliers, building strong partnerships, and overseeing contracts and onboarding.
• Managing the new product development team and working cross-functionally with Marketing, Commercial, and Operations.
• Ensuring a consistent, high-quality guest experience across all new and existing trips.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in product development within the adventure travel or tour operator industry.
• Proven track record of managing supplier relationships and commercial negotiations.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
• A detail-focused, adaptable mindset with strong creative problem-solving abilities.
• Passion for adventure travel

Sound like the perfect fit?

Apply now - contact Lisa or Marie directly.

Beauty Works retails luxury hair solutions, including ready to wear clip-ins, semi-permanent professional extensions and exclusive collaborations. Our hair extensions, aftercare products and electrical stylers have earned recognition amongst the beauty press and up and down the red carpet. Beauty Works operates internationally to both to salon professional and directly to consumers and is owned by a Beauty Industry Group based in Salt Lake City and has the largest share of the hair extensions market in the world.

Job Summary

The Product Development Manager – Wet Line & Electricals is responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of Beauty Works’ wet line and electrical product ranges, from initial concept through to final launch. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving product innovation, managing supplier relationships, maintaining critical timelines, and ensuring all products meet our quality standards and brand expectations.The role requires someone who is proactive, detail-oriented professional with a strong background in the Hair & Beauty industry, particularly within wet line and electrical product development. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in sourcing, product testing, and quality assurance, along with a creative mindset and the ability to manage multiple projects across cross-functional teams.

Role Outline & responsibilities

• Support the Product and Creative Director specifically across wet line and electrical categories within the Beauty Works portfolio.
• Lead and manage the product development process from concept to launch, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality standards.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams—Marketing, eCommerce, Graphics, Finance and Sales—to align product launches with brand strategy and market demands.
• Conduct ongoing market research to track trends, consumer needs, and competitor activity, providing strategic input into product development.
• Build and manage the critical path for all projects, liaising with suppliers and internal teams to resolve issues and drive progress.
• Develop and maintain detailed product specifications and technical documentation; ensure updates are communicated clearly across relevant teams.
• Source and manage relationships with global suppliers for wet line and electrical products, negotiating favourable costs to achieve margin targets.
• Present product concepts, costings, and timelines to the Product & Creative Director and the Senior Management Team in the UK and US.
• Provide regular updates during product development meetings and contribute to strategic planning discussions for the UK and US markets.
• Coordinate directly with manufacturers and suppliers across time zones to ensure efficient production timelines and address any development issues promptly.
• Plan and execute testing protocols for both product performance and packaging across wet line and electrical ranges.
• Ensure timely arrival of all samples for internal review by Marketing, Sales, Graphics, and eCommerce teams.
• Document and communicate testing outcomes, ensuring compliance with quality expectations and storing records for future reference.
• Work in collaboration with the Quality Control team to perform periodic reviews of product consistency and maintain standards across all batches and suppliers.
• Ensure accurate sample archiving and maintain a well-organized product development workspace.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of products including development, SKU optimization, and performance analysis to inform rationalization and future strategy.

Key Skills

• 3-5 years of product management experience (preferred)
• Strong project management skills with exceptional organisational abilities
• Proven experience in supplier relationship management, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to think creatively and innovatively to drive product development
• Strong documentation skills, with attention to detail
• Experience in product lifecycle management
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods and procedures
• Familiarity with the company’s current product range and future concepts
• Experience with quality assurance processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, V-LookUp, Formulas, etc.), as well as NetSuite, PLM, PDM, and database management
• Willingness to travel internationally as required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks effectively

Product Development Engineer

Fulltime, Location: England - Preston

Are you excited about contributing your technical expertise to the Business Development Unit (BDU) Hot Water & Solar Solutions? Theres a new opportunity within our satellite centre based in Preston, UK for an established Product Development Engineer to join our team. Youll play an integral part contributing to develop new products or.

Product Development Engineer
£40,000 - £50,000 + Profit Share + One day WFH + 25 Days Holiday + Support with Training and Development.
Luton (Commutable from: Milton Keynes, Hemel Hempstead, Stevenage, St Albans, Watford)

Are you a Product Engineer with an electrical or electronics background looking to take ownership of development projects and grow into a senior role?

This is a great opportunity .

Job Opportunity: Product Development Technologist (8 months)

Location: Worksop (onsite requirements)

Why Greencore?

We're a leading manufacturer of convenience food in the UK and our purpose is to make every day taste better.

We're a vibrant, fast-paced leading food manufacturer. Employing around 13,600 colleagues across 16 manufacturing units and 17 distribution depots across the UK. We supply all the UK's food retailers with everything from Sandwiches, soups and sushi to cooking sauces, pickles and ready meals, and in FY23, we generated revenues of £1.9bn.

Our vast direct-to-store (DTS) distribution network, comprising of 17 depots nationwide, enables us to make over 10,400 daily deliveries of our own chilled and frozen produce and that of third parties.

Role:

Join our Grocery team as a Product Development Technologist and play a pivotal role in delivering exciting new business opportunities with major retailers. You'll work on high-profile projects managing critical deadlines while also driving innovation across projects and key initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Input recipes into the management system to assess cost and nutritional information.
• Coordinate with NPD buyers and the packaging innovation team for material requirements.
• Prepare and ensure accuracy of all necessary documentation for product approval.
• Assist with kitchen-made samples for internal panels, nutritional testing, and presentations.
• Plan and prepare product samples, including ordering and transportation, and document findings.
• Conduct kitchen organoleptic testing throughout the product's shelf-life and suggest recipe adjustments.
• Follow critical path timelines and escalate any risks or delays.
• Ensure sustainability considerations are included in product development.
• Accurately label and box samples for external shipment.
• Purchase ingredients and benchmark samples as needed.

As there will be travel to our customers and sites involved in this role you must hold a full UK driving license.

Requirements:

• Degree in Food/Nutrition Science, apprenticeship, or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of the food industry.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Excellent communication skills
• Full UK driving license

NPD Manager

London - 4 days/week in the office 1 day from home

Role Overview

Reporting directly to the Head of Creative, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end delivery of products—ensuring timely, cost-effective execution from project initiation through to market launch. This includes securing stakeholder buy-in and approvals at key stages, while maintaining the highest quality standards throughout.

Leveraging strong project management expertise and a deep understanding of the drinks industry, you’ll work across all business sites to proactively identify and manage the impacts and interdependencies of new product development (NPD). Your scope will include overseeing development within categories such as whisky, rum, and cognac.

You will also be tasked with identifying and developing opportunities to collaborate with local artisans for the creation of branded merchandise—both for retail and online platforms—as well as POS materials. This may extend to the development of food products and packaging innovations.

Working closely with the in-house creative team, you’ll take ownership of sourcing dry goods including labels, bottles, cartons, and corks, ensuring alignment with brand standards and timelines.

This is a unique opportunity for a driven and detail-oriented professional to join a dynamic organisation undergoing rapid growth and operational transformation.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans for NPD initiatives, outlining key milestones, timelines, resource allocations, and decision points to ensure timely delivery.

Project Briefs

• Create and communicate clear project timelines and briefs, covering design and packaging scope, pricing structures, value and volume metrics, cost of goods, and distribution strategies.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with in-house project managers to execute NPD projects across creative, marketing, production, sales, and external agencies.
• Coordinate with resources at both head office and production sites to meet stakeholder expectations, ensuring accountability and seamless execution of line extensions and new brand concepts.

Stakeholder Communication & Management

• Maintain consistent communication with all internal and external stakeholders throughout the NPD lifecycle.
• Lead and facilitate internal/external NPD meetings, in partnership with project managers, ensuring agendas, minutes, actions, and updates are documented and shared.
• Monitor and manage risks, issues, and deliverables to ensure alignment with project priorities and deadlines.

Relationship Management

• Build strong, collaborative relationships across suppliers and internal teams.
• Ensure packaging reflects company's commitment to sustainability while maintaining premium quality, by selecting environmentally responsible materials and solutions.

Budget Management

• Oversee project budgets, ensuring resources are used efficiently and financial goals are met.

Product Testing & Quality Assurance

• Manage pre-launch testing and quality checks to ensure all products meet defined standards and specifications.
• Conduct site visits to bottling halls as needed to verify that packaging and design meet production standards.

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Mitigation

• Ensure all new products adhere to applicable regulations and industry standards.
• Proactively identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies to safeguard project outcomes.

Post-Launch Evaluation

• Conduct evaluations following product launches to measure performance and gather insights for future improvements.

Requirements

• Deep knowledge of supply chain and operations, ideally within the drinks or FMCG sectors
• Proven experience with logistics planning, label compliance and international goods movement
• Strong track record in category innovation, including packaging and POS development
• In-depth understanding of the drinks industry
• Demonstrated project management expertise with the ability to drive complex initiatives to successful completion