Senior development technologist

Food Manufacturing Senior Development Technologist Staffordshire Competitive Benefits * Up to a 10% annual bonus * Life Assurance (3 x salary) * Employee Assistance Programme which includes a Remote GP service * 33 days Holiday including bank holidays * Purchase of additional holidays * Employee discount schemes and recognition awards * Personalised training and development * Free car parking or a free staff transport service from a number of locations Our client, a multi-national Food Manufacturer is looking for a Senior Development Technologist to join its NPD Team based in Staffordshire. The successful candidate will lead and develop new and modified products from concept to post-launch. Reporting to the NPD Manager, responsibilities for the role will include: * Managing Product Development projects from concept to post-launch * Leading the development of own-label and retailer products * Organising food safaris and product showcases to bring new food trends and ideas to the wider team * Responsibility for organising trials, shelf-life, samples, and industrial validations * Confidently presenting to customers and other internal departments Essential / Desirable skills include: * Ideally educated to degree level in a Food Science / Technology or a related discipline * Experience working within a similar NPD role with chilled / short shelf-life products * Confident IT and communication skills * A passionate ldquo;foodie rdquo; with proven innovation and creativity in product development The Company: * Multi-national organisation * One of the UK rsquo;s leading producers in its sector * Award-winning company with recognised achievements in sustainability, environment and ethics The working hours for the role are Monday to Friday 8:30am ndash; 5pm, with flexibility to meet the needs of the business. The salary is competitive plus an excellent benefits package. A driving licence is required to facilitate off site meetings and customer/supplier visits. If you are interested, please respond AS SOON AS POSSIBLE quoting reference number JJ-P4844 with an updated CV, an indication of your current salary and your availability