NPD Coordinator
As a UK-based food family business, they focus on delivering high-quality baked and convenience foods to the retail market. The company has grown through innovation, strong partnerships, and a commitment to quality and customer service. With operations supported across Europe, it combines traditional expertise with a modern approach to meet ever changing consumer demand.
About the job
The purpose of your role will be to coordinate new branded and own-label product development from concept to launch. You will act as the link between production sites and commercial/brand teams, ensuring clear communication throughout the NPD process. You will support innovation by identifying food trends, managing packaging and sustainability projects and working with stakeholders to deliver successful product launches that drive customer satisfaction and business growth.
Key tasks
- Act as the main point of contact between production sites and commercial/brand teams, managing project progress, timelines, actions, and next steps. Coordinate samples and support the successful delivery of EPD and NPD projects.
- Conduct market research, competitor benchmarking, and trend analysis to support branded and own-label product development. Monitor market activity and emerging food trends to help position products effectively and identify innovation opportunities.
- Manage packaging data, annual packaging reviews, and the artwork approval process between agencies and production sites. Ensure all packaging and artwork requirements are delivered accurately and on schedule.
- Lead sustainability projects and reporting activities, manage reporting, coordinate audit submissions, and maintain information across retailer portals to ensure compliance and accurate product data management.
About You
- The successful candidate shall have at least 2 years’ experience in a similar NPD role within an FMCG food environment.
- You shall have a good understanding of UK food industry laws and regulations and a working knowledge of UK retailers launch processes including NPD and EPD projects.
More details
The NPD Coordinatorjob (ref:9063) is paying £36,000 + discretionary 10% annual bonusaccording to your experience.
This is a hybrid role, 3 days a week on site in London with Mondays and Fridays as remote working.
The company offers a competitive benefits package including an bonus of up to 10%, company pension, private medical and dental insurance, life assurance, and 26 days holiday plus bank holidays.
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