New Product Developer

Join our NPD Team at The Compleat Food Group!

We have a fantastic opportunity for a New Product Developer to join our site in Nottingham.

Were looking to recruit a New Product Developer to join our innovative team within a fastpaced food manufacturing environment. This role is key to driving the development and launch of exciting new food products that meet consumer expectations align with market trends and support our business growth strategy.

As a New Product Developer youll play a crucial role in turning creative concepts into commercially viable productsfrom idea generation and recipe development to factory trials and launch. Working closely with crossfunctional teams including technical commercial and production youll ensure that all new products are not only delicious and innovative but also costeffective scalable and compliant with food safety standards.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about food innovation who thrives on creativity and has a strong understanding of the product development process within a manufacturing setting.

Who We Are:

At The Compleat Food Group were on a mission to create delectable food that not only brings joy to your taste buds but also extends love to our planet. We fondly refer to it as Food to Feel Good because we believe in savouring every bite whilst making a positive impact.

Our team of over 5000 remarkable individuals forms the core of all that we undertake. Their genuine passion drives the creation of delectable products for UK consumers prominent retailers and our thrilling marketleading brands such as Walls Pastry Squeaky Bean and Unearthed.

Working Hours location and salary:

Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am 5pm (With flexibility to WFH)

Location: Nottingham

Salary: Competitive

Key Responsibilities What you will be doing:

• CrossCategory Product Development: Lead and coordinate the development of both customer and branded products ensuring they align with The Compleat Food Groups brand strategy category pipeline plans and growth aspirations.
• Building Relationships: Foster strong positive relationships with customers and internal stakeholders inspiring and influencing product briefs and innovation.
• Product Launch Process: Ensure all relevant development processes and procedures are followed to deliver timely and successful product launches.
• Critical Path Management: Create and manage the critical path communicating key dates and highlighting risks to ensure smooth product launches.
• Market Intelligence: Stay updated on market trends consumer insights and technological changes in the food industry to drive innovative product concepts.
• CrossFunctional Collaboration: Work closely with Brand Technical Process Commercial and Packaging teams to develop feasible costeffective and highquality product concepts.
• Customer Interaction: Organize and send out samples prepare presentations and support or lead customer meetings to showcase new products.
• Product Trials: Attend and verify factory trials to ensure products meet the agreed taste and quality criteria.

Experience & Qualifications:

• A foodbased degree is desirable.
• Experience in a retail or food product development role ideally within the chilled food sector.
• Demonstrable track record of successful concept to product launches.
• Driving Licence

Key Skills:

• Knowledge of the product launch process within a chilled food environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence and present confidently.
• Strong planning organisation and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Word Excel PowerPoint and Teams.
• Commercial acumen and analytical skills.
• Basic understanding of UK and European food regulation and legislation
• Driving Licence

Qualities:

• A genuine passion for food creativity and enthusiasm to learn and grow.
• Selfmotivated energetic and flexible attitude.
• Problemsolving skills and the ability to make highquality decisions quickly.
• A team player with welldeveloped interpersonal skills.
• High integrity and the ability to gain the trust of colleagues.
• Good influencing skills and confidence to present at a senior level.

Benefits:

• 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year
• Online and Highstreet retailer discount scheme
• Employee wellbeing and community support groups
• Informal and Formal training opportunities with personalised online LMS platform
• Charity Initiatives and Team events
• 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial Emotional and Practical Support)
• Physical Wellbeing Benefits Free on demand exercise hub and various gym discounts.
• Online Wellbeing benefits
• Free Financial wellbeing mortgage calculators budget tools financial aid tools
• Holiday Discounts via Online Retail Discount

The Compleat Food Group fosters an inclusive respectful culture where everyone feels safe supported and valued. We welcome diverse talent knowing it drives exceptional results and a better workplace.

We are committed to Fairness Equity Inclusivity and Respect we ensure all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves to work. As an equal opportunitys employer we provide all the support you need to succeed.

Contact us with any questions about Diversity & Inclusion or accessibility during the application process.

Recruitment Agencies:

We have a small active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition team.

If you would be interested in working with us please send a message to and should we have any roles we need additional support with we will reach out to you.