Junior NPD Executive
Location: Cambridgeshire
Salary: £26,000 - £30,000
We’re working with a fast-growing ingredients supplier who are seeking a Junior NPD Technologist to support their Product Development team.
This role is ideal for someone with a passion for innovation, eager to learn & ready to play a key role in bringing exciting new products to market.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the end-to-end NPD process, from brief to launch
- Formulate customer briefs & in-house concepts, ensuring compliance & quality standards
- Create & arrange samples for customer projects, managing timelines effectively
- Build strong relationships with flavour houses & suppliers to expand flavour libraries & track trends
- Collaborate with marketing & compliance teams on product specs, ingredient launches & market insights
- Present formulations & samples to customers during site visits & virtual meetings
- Contribute to innovation projects & represent the NPD team at tradeshows
About You:
- Previous NPD experience in food/beverage desirable
- Understanding of flavour development, formulation & nutrition
- Excellent organisational, communication & problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail with a passion for product innovation
Benefits:
- Pension scheme
- Personal development investment
- Social events / On-site gym
If of interest & feel you have the relevant experience – apply today!