NPD Project Manager

NPD Project Manager – Food

Somerset

Up to £50,000 + 10% Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Bring Big Food Ideas to Life.

Love food innovation? Know how to turn a great concept into a commercially successful product?

We’re looking for an ambitious NPD Project Manager to join a growing premium food business and take ownership of exciting own-brand product development from first idea through to launch.

This is a role with real ownership, variety and influence. You’ll manage multiple NPD projects, work across bakery, dairy, butchery, prepared foods and ambient, lead a Junior Product Developer and partner with suppliers and commercial teams to get outstanding products onto the shelves.

Your Mission

You’ll be responsible for making sure every product is right, ready and commercially viable.

• Own the full NPD journey from concept to launch
• Drive multiple projects, critical paths, timelines and budgets
• Develop commercially viable products with the right cost, format and margin
• Lead and develop a Junior Product Developer
• Drive packaging, artwork and supplier development
• Build strong supplier relationships and negotiate where required
• Spot food trends, competitor moves and new opportunities
• Partner with Technical, Buying, Marketing, Retail and Merchandising
• Ensure every product meets food safety, allergen and labelling legislation
• Keep projects on track, manage risks and deliver successful launches

What You’ll Bring

You’re an experienced food NPD professional who combines creativity with commercial thinking and knows how to make things happen.

You’ll have:

• Proven NPD / Product Development experience within the food industry
• Strong product costing and commercial awareness
• Excellent project and critical path management skills
• Experience working with suppliers and packaging
• Previous team leadership or people management experience
• Strong knowledge of UK food legislation, allergens and food safety
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills

Why Join?

This isn’t NPD by numbers.

You’ll have the freedom to shape products, influence decisions and make a visible impact within a growing premium food business.

• Up to £50,000
• Up to 10% performance bonus
• Excellent benefits
• Monday–Friday
• Lead exciting, high-profile NPD projects
• Manage and develop a Junior Product Developer
• Supportive, collaborative culture
• Genuine career progression

Ready to put your ideas on the shelf?

If you’re a commercially savvy NPD professional who wants ownership, variety and the opportunity to make great food happen, we want to hear from you.

Apply now.