https://jobs.co.uk/job/product-development-manager-food-the-oval-partnership--ccb2649d-8740-4694-b5ee-e56568d0c6eb RSS feed for Product Development Manager (food) at The Oval Partnership. en-gb Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:42:45 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/product-development-manager-food-the-oval-partnership--ccb2649d-8740-4694-b5ee-e56568d0c6eb https://jobs.co.uk/job/product-development-manager-food-the-oval-partnership--ccb2649d-8740-4694-b5ee-e56568d0c6eb Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Northampton | Salary: £50000 - £60000/annum Bonus, pension, hybrid | Type: Permanent | Are you a passionate foodie with a knack for commercial innovation? The Oval Partnership is-working with a lading blue chip food manufacturer-to recruit a Product Development Manager at their high-volume site in Northamptonshire. Steer bold new culinary ideas from spark to shelf in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. Driving multiple projects across the critical path, the successful Product Development Manager will shape concepts that excite major retail customers and lead the future-of-food agenda. Key Responsibilities of the Product Development Manager include: Brief Ownership: Lead projects seamlessly from concept validation to launch, ensuring full on-time delivery. Customer Collaboration: Build strong, trust-based relationships with customer technologists and buyers. Critical Path Management: Maintain momentum across cross-functional workstreams and adapt quickly to changing priorities. Strategic Innovation: Bring forward-thinking market insights to future development plans, keeping the business ahead of food trends. Team Leadership: Support, mentor, and inspire a talented team of technologists and developers, fostering a culture of creativit... Permanent