R&D Coordinator

Overview

We are looking for a highly organised and motivated R&D Coordinator to support our R&D Manager and Development Chefs in delivering innovative food solutions to market. This is a fast‑paced, hands‑on role where you will play a key part in managing projects, coordinating cross‑functional activity, and ensuring best‑in‑class documentation and processes. You’ll be central to driving products from concept through to launch, helping us deliver excellence for our customers and support continued business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Market & Consumer Awareness
  
  
  
  • Monitor food, restaurant, and consumer trends, sharing insights with the development team.

  
  

  • Support the planning of customer and team inspiration sessions.

  
  

  
  




• Project Management & Coordination
  
  
  
  • Support senior R&D leaders with presentations and business requirements.

  
  

  • Manage and track projects through the Concept to Launch Gate process.

  
  

  • Coordinate with meals sites cross‑functional teams (e.g. Commercial, Category, Technical, Regulatory).

  
  

  • Ensure submission paperwork is complete and accurate.

  
  

  • Maintain combined meals sites R&D project trackers and ensure information is accurate, up to date and submitted on time.

  
  

  • Distribute launch packs.

  
  

  • Customer Support: Coordinate benchmarking activities and analyse competing products across retailers.

  
  

  • Support chefs with customer documentation, presentations, and submission panels.

  
  

  • Maintain NPD trackers and generate contact reports following customer meetings.

  
  

  
  




• Functional Excellence
  
  
  
  • Assist with requisitions and purchase order creation via SAP.

  
  

  • Maintain weekly tracking documents across R&D and wider leadership teams.

  
  

  
  

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.




• Strong attention to detail and organisational ability.




• Proven project management experience.




• Ability to multitask and prioritise in a fast‑paced environment.




• Proactive, self‑motivated, and collaborative.




• Previous experience in an R&D or food‑related environment (desirable).




• Relevant food industry qualifications or equivalent experience (essential).




• Degree in Food, Marketing, Business or related field (desirable).

What We’re Looking For

• A positive and enthusiastic team player.




• A practical, hands‑on approach.




• A willingness to learn and grow within the role.




• Someone who embraces change and thrives on challenge.




• A determined individual who goes the extra mile to deliver results.

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