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NPD Manager

Job description

NPD Manager  
Location: Hertfordshire
Salary: c. £40,000
Full driving license required due to occasional UK travel!

Are you passionate about food, full of energy, and ready to bring bold ideas to life? This is your chance to join a global leader in the food industry and play a key role in shaping the next big product launches. 

I am collaborating with a business who are on the hunt for a highly motivated NPD Manager to support their growing New Product Development team. Reporting to the NPD Controller, you’ll drive projects from concept to launch, working with suppliers, customers, and internal teams to make sure every detail is spot on. 

What You’ll Do: 

  • Take the lead on NPD projects — from the first spark of an idea to getting products on shelves.
  • Manage critical paths and keep everyone in the loop, from customers to suppliers.
  • Be the go-to contact for your customers, ensuring their needs are met and exceeded.
  • Make sure all compliance and documentation is on point, following BRC processes.
  • Work closely with Technical, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to keep projects moving.
  • Help create and deliver inspiring customer presentations.
  • Stay ahead of food trends and competitor activity to fuel innovation.
  • Keep admin slick, accurate, and up to date. 

What You’ll Bring: 

  • A degree in food or a related subject.
  • 3+ years’ experience in an NPD role
  • A genuine passion for food and an eye for trends.
  • Strong organisational skills and laser-sharp attention to detail.
  • A flexible, hands-on approach and the confidence to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Excellent communication and numerical skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel & PowerPoint a must).
  • A full driving license and willingness to travel (UK and internationally). 

What’s in It for You: 

  • 25 days holiday (rising with service) plus bank holidays
  • Contributory pension & life assurance
  • Private health insurance and wellbeing benefits
  • A supportive, ambitious team in a business that invests in its people

If this looks of interest, apply below or send your CV to steph.park@drnewitt.com, and I will be in touch with more details!