Food Product Developer

Product Developer

We have a new opportunity for a Product Developer to join our brilliant New Product Development team based in Redhill!

Who We Are:

The Compleat Food Group are on a mission to create great quality, tasty and affordable food, that people love to eat. We fondly refer to it as 'Food to Feel Good' because we believe in savouring every bite whilst making a positive impact.

Our team of over 5,500 remarkable individuals forms the core of all that we undertake. At The Compleat Food Group we don’t just make food. We make food to feel good, taste good and do good for everyone.

Our genuine passion drives the creation of products for UK consumers, prominent retailers, and our thrilling market-leading brands such as Wall's Pastry, Squeaky Bean, Vadasz and Unearthed.

Location: Redhill, RH1 3AS

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 – 17:30 (flexible 4 day week considered)

Salary: £38,000 – £42,000 per annum

Purpose: To develop new and adapt existing products to meet customer and branded briefs which deliver commercial targets and are successfully scaled up to production.

Your Duties Will Include:

• Responsible for developing products on time and to budget for the customer.
• Build ideas, support new projects and actively participate in internal and external innovation sessions.
• First point of contact for customers, building positive pro-active relationships with customer product development teams.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure feasibility of products that are developed in line with company and customer strategy.
• Lead product presentations
• Work with teams to solve issues including scalability and sustainability
• Ensure product recipes meet appropriate food quality standards alongside commercial targets and within brand standards.
• Create and ensure accurate NPD paperwork.
• Ensure benchmarking is carried out accurately and comprehensively to present at internal and external presentations.
• Actively demonstrate passion for food and a good understanding of market and food trends.
• Travel to our UK manufacturing sites and abroad as required

Experience and Skills:

• Supermarket own label and food product development experience
• Food Based Degree- desirable
• Strong customer facing experience 
• 3 years plus experience in retail or FMCG development role.
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Strong planning, organisation and project management skills.
• Good analytic and numeracy skills
• Attention to detail
• Presentation skills
• Microsoft Office skills – Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Willingness to travel regularly across the UK and abroad

Benefits to Include:

• Hybrid working / flexible 4 day week available
• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Free on-site parking
• 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year
• Online and High-street retailer discount scheme
• Employee well-being and community support groups
• Charity Initiatives and Team events
• 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)

The Compleat Food Group fosters an inclusive, respectful culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We welcome diverse talent, knowing it drives exceptional results and a better workplace.

We are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect, we ensure all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves to work. As an equal opportunity’s employer, we provide all the support you need to succeed.

Contact us with any questions about Diversity & Inclusion or accessibility during the application process.

Recruitment Agencies: 

We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition team.

If you would be interested in working with us please send a message to recruitment@compleatfood.com and should we have any roles we need additional support with we will reach out to you.