NPD Technologist THG Nutrition

About THG

We are THG a global ecommerce group on a mission to be the global online leader in beauty and sports nutrition.

Our portfolio of leading retailers and brands such as LOOKFANTASTIC Myprotein ESPA Perricone MD and Cult Beauty form our two core businesses: THG Beauty and THG Nutrition.

With us youll go further faster. What are you waiting for

Role:NPD Technologist

Reporting to: NPD Manager

Brand: Myprotein

Location: THG HQ Manchester (WA15 0AF) - Fully Office Based

THG Nutrition

THG Nutrition is home to some of the best loved and most trusted names in wellbeing and nutrition including Myprotein the worlds largest online sports nutrition brand and its family of brands Myvegan Myvitamins and MP Activewear. Our brands and people exist to break boundaries; to power and empower those who want more.

About the Role

As an NPD Technologist you will support both New Product Development (NPD) and Existing Product Development (EPD) across the Performance Nutrition category including Proteins Pre-Workout and Hydration products. Working closely with the wider technical and cross-functional teams you will help support new launches product improvements and reformulation projects across the portfolio.

This role is ideal for someone with early industry experience who is passionate about nutrition and food innovation and is looking to broaden their technical understanding across both innovation and product optimisation within a fast-paced sports nutrition environment.

As an NPD Technologist Youll:

• Support the development and reformulation of performance nutrition products across both NPD and EPD projects.
• Assist with cost-saving and continuous improvement initiatives through ingredient formulation and process optimisation.
• Support product screening activities to identify opportunities for quality cost or performance improvements across the existing range.
• Coordinate and support factory trials pilot runs and launch activities to ensure projects progress efficiently.
• Conduct sensory analysis and benchmarking to support product evaluation and decision-making.
• Work collaboratively with procurement compliance supply chain and marketing teams throughout the development process.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation specifications and project updates.
• Build relationships with suppliers to support ingredient evaluations and innovation opportunities.
• Support product sign-off activities ensuring products meet required quality sensory and commercial standards.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities with support from senior team members.

Requirements:

• Degree in Nutrition Food Science Food Technology or a Sports Science.
• 13 years experience within a product development or food manufacturing environment.
• Interest in both innovation and continuous product improvement.
• Good organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop technical knowledge.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• Basic understanding of food manufacturing formulations and product development processes.
• Commercial awareness with an interest in consumer trends and the sports nutrition industry.
• Passion for nutrition health and fitness.

Career Development

• Access bespoke development programmes that have been designed and developed by our in-house L&D team.
• Develop yourexpertisethrough our upskilling programme that is delivered in partnership with an industry-leading training provider.

Enhanced Leave

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Dontwant to work on your birthday Wedonteither! Enjoy your day off on us!
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay depending on length of service.
• Up to 10 days compassionate leave.
• Buy back up to 3 days each year.
• Unlock 2 days volunteer leave after 12 months

Wellbeing Support

• Access face-to-face and virtual appointments with our in-house GP.
• Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which is provided by Bupa.
• State-of-the-arton-site gym.
• Access to our on-site physio.

Other Perks

• Save up to 12% on the cost of personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme.
• Subsidised bus pass from Manchester City Centre to our ICON office.
• Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands.
• On-site staff shop.
• Access to on-site barber.
• Know someone who would be perfect for THG Refer them and get up to 1000 when they pass their probation.
• Anniversary gifts when you hit 5 and 10 years of service.
• We are an equal opportunities employer.

Werecommitted to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that allows everyone tothrive andstrongly encourage all candidates from all backgrounds and identities to apply.

Please emailif yourequireanyadditionalsupport or need to make any adjustments to our recruitment process. Youdontneed todiscloseyour disability or condition; you just need to let us know what support you need or changes you need to make. Ifyourenot sure we can work with you to explore the available options.

THG is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you are invited to interview please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.

THG is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Because of the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract it sometimes takes us time to review and consider them all. We endeavour to respond to every application we receive within 14 days. If you havent heard from us within that time frame or should you have any specific questions about this or other applications for positions at THG please contact one of our Talent team to discuss further.