Culinary NPD Team Lead

Culinary NPD Team LeadLocation: Buckinghamshire (exact location and package disclosed over the phone) Working Pattern: Monday - Friday (UK and EU Travel as and when required) Are you a passionate food innovator with the leadership skills to inspire a high-performing team? We''re looking for a Culinary NPD Team Lead to drive our UK innovation agenda, bringing exciting new products to market while shaping the future of our development function. The Role As Culinary NPD Team Lead, you''ll head up the UK Product Development team, leading a talented group of NPD professionals and taking ownership of the full product development lifecycle, from concept and kitchen creation through to successful commercial launch.Working closely with senior stakeholders across the business and the Group Development Team, you''ll play a pivotal role in delivering innovative, commercially successful products that delight customers and consumers alike. What You''ll Be DoingLead and InspireManage, coach and develop a small teamCreate a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvementSet objectives, drive performance and support career developmentDrive InnovationLead end-to-end NPD projects from concept to launchDevelop exciting new products aligned with market trends and customer needsOversee recipe development, product optimisation and benchmarkingDeliver engaging customer presentations, tastings and innovation sessionsCollaborate Across the BusinessPartner with Commercial, Operations, ..... full job details .....