NPD Manager

OverviewNPD Manager (12 month FTC)

Do you have a knack for turning creative food ideas into retail-ready success stories? Join a growing team at the heart of food product innovation, where no two days look the same — and your ideas can shape what''s next in food.

The Advocate Group are currently working with a market leading Food business on this exciting NPD Manager role.

Responsibilities

As NPD Manager, you''ll be central to driving new and improved products for leading UK retailers. From concept through to launch, you''ll collaborate with insight, commercial, technical, and production teams to make sure each development is creative, on-trend, and commercially sound.

Leading innovation pipelines for both new and existing customers

Identifying market trends and untapped opportunities

Overseeing product trials and factory readiness

Coordinating internal approvals to keep launches on track

Supporting long-term category growth strategies

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have solid experience in food product development (chilled/fresh preferred) but would consider food, drink or broader FMCG experience

Strong commercial acumen and a strategic mindset

The ability to balance creativity with practical execution

Experience managing cross-functional projects

Confidence using data and market insights to guide decisions

Great communication and stakeholder management skills

Ready to shape the future of fresh food? Apply today and take your NPD career to the next level.

How to apply / ContactFor more details or to discuss how we can support your career, please get in touch with John, or click “Apply Now” to be considered.

The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors.

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