Product Developer (12m FTC)

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Product Developer (12m FTC)

  • Location:

    London

  • Sector:

    New Product Development

  • Salary:

    £30000 - £30000

  • Contact:

    Tracey Fleming

  • Contact email:

    tracey.fleming@alexandersteele.com

  • Contact phone:

    0131 573 0889

  • Job ref:

    3264

  • Published:

    3 days ago

  • Expiry date:

    04 Feb 2026

Alexander Steele Recruitment is partnering with a fast-growing food business to recruit a Product Developer for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on product development professional to work across end to end NPD, supporting the launch and evolution of innovative food products within a collaborative, creative environment.

Reporting into the NPD Manager, this role will suit someone who enjoys balancing creativity with structure and has a strong understanding of how to bring commercially viable food products to market.

On offer
  • Salary for this role is circa £30,000
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to benefit from more! 
  • Hybrid working - Up to 2 days a week WFH
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead product development projects from concept creation through to successful market launch
  • Manage project timelines, milestones and internal workflows to ensure delivery against deadlines
  • Develop and refine recipes, translating kitchen concepts into scalable, factory-ready formats
  • Prepare product costings, nutritional data and technical documentation
  • Brief and manage manufacturing partners during trials and production runs
  • Support ingredient sourcing and supplier onboarding in collaboration with Operations
  • Define and support Quality Assurance Standards for new and existing products
  • Conduct product tastings, sample reviews and trial evaluations
  • Contribute to packaging development by reviewing product information and specifications
  • Use market and competitor insights to inform product decisions
  • Identify potential risks and proactively implement solutions
Candidate Profile
  • Minimum 1 year of industry experience in food product development with working knowledge of structured NPD processes 
  • Degree or equivalent qualification in Food Science or related subjects
  • Strong organisational and project management skills
  • Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong attention to detail
  • Confident communicator, able to work effectively across internal teams and external partners
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint