https://jobs.co.uk/job/npd-manager-exclusive-zest--7022364a-87bb-4f7c-b166-69057f1d1dd7 RSS feed for NPD Manager - Exclusive at Zest. en-gb Mon, 25 May 2026 03:19:36 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/npd-manager-exclusive-zest--7022364a-87bb-4f7c-b166-69057f1d1dd7 https://jobs.co.uk/job/npd-manager-exclusive-zest--7022364a-87bb-4f7c-b166-69057f1d1dd7 Tue, 12 May 2026 11:52:10 GMT Location: City | Salary: 45000.00-45000.00 Annual | Type: Permanent | A market-leading food manufacturer is looking for a NPD Manager to join its high-performing innovation team. This is a career-defining opportunity to work at the forefront of food development, partnering closely with one of the UK''s biggest retail accounts to deliver category-leading products from concept through to launch.You''ll be the key contact for a leading retailer, managing the NPD process across multiple sites, driving innovation projects, coordinating critical paths and ensuring products are delivered to brief, on time and to the highest standards. Working closely with culinary, commercial and site teams, you''ll play a pivotal role in shaping future food strategies and bringing exciting new concepts to market.To be considered, you must have a minimum of 3 years'' NPD experience within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, alongside a food-related degree. Strong retailer experience, excellent stakeholder management skills, commercial awareness and a genuine passion for food innovation are essential. A full UK driving licence is also required, as the role will involve travel between manufacturing sites and retailer location. The role also offers 1 -2 days working f... Permanent