Product Developer – Brands and Futures

Join Our New Product Development Team at The Compleat Food Group!

We’re excited to offer an incredible opportunity for a Product Developer to join our dedicated and professional Brands and Futures team in the North West or the Midlands.

This role is centred in our Brands and Futures teams, working with our exciting and innovative brands including Vadasz, Unearthed and more, helping to develop a pipeline of new and diverse products to bring to market.

Who We Are:

At The Compleat Food Group, we're on a mission to create delectable food that not only brings joy to your taste buds but also extends love to our planet. 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 c6,500 remarkable individuals forms the core of all that we undertake. Their genuine passion drives the creation of delectable products for UK consumers, prominent retailers, and our thrilling market-leading brands such as Wall's Pastry, Squeaky Bean, and Unearthed.

Working Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 5pm, Friday 8:30am – 4pm

Type of Role: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 per annum

Location: North West or Midlands

 Your Duties Will Include:

• Develop products in line with agreed timelines and budget targets.
• Support the delivery of the innovation agenda by contributing to idea generation, scoping new projects, and actively participating in innovation sessions.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with internal brand and marketing teams.
• Work cross-functionally to ensure product feasibility aligns with TCFG brand strategy and company policies.
• Lead product presentations during feasibility meetings, clearly communicating concepts and requirements.
• Collaborate with relevant teams to resolve challenges, ensuring concepts can be successfully scaled and meet sustainability criteria.
• Ensure product recipes meet required food quality standards, commercial objectives, and brand guidelines.
• Create and maintain accurate and compliant NPD documentation.
• Conduct thorough and accurate benchmarking analysis.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to product quality and continuous improvement.
• Deliver engaging presentations to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Show passion for food, with a strong understanding of market dynamics and emerging food trends.

Your Skills and Experience:

• 5+ years plus experience in retail or FMCG development role.
• Ability to analyse and interpret market data and trend info to recommend product solutions
• Building a demonstrable understanding of RM parameters and production requirements.
• Facilitating successful feasibility presentations
• Confidence in providing intelligent solutions to problem solving.
• Gaining and developing knowledge to independently propose recipe development solutions.
• Food Based Degree- desirable
• Extensive Knowledge of product launch process ideally within FMCG environment.
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Excellent PowerPoint and presentation skills.
• Strong planning, organisation and project management skills.
• Good analytic and numeracy skills
• Attention to detail

Why Join The Compleat Food Group?

At The Compleat Food Group, we’re on a mission to create Food to Feel Good – delicious, high-quality food that people love to eat.

With over 6,000 colleagues across 17 UK sites and £1.3bn turnover, we’re one of the UK’s most exciting and fast-growing food businesses.

You’ll be joining a business that values entrepreneurial thinking, collaboration and innovation, working with some of the UK’s most loved food brands.

Why Join Us?

At The Compleat Food Group, we believe our people are the heart of our success. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing, and career growth:

Financial & Lifestyle Benefits

• Salary Sacrifice Schemes – including Electric Vehicles, Home & Tech, Cycle to Work, and SMART Pension
• 33 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to purchase extra
• Holiday Discounts via our online retail platform
• Access to enhanced retail discounts online and in-store
• Free product handouts across our sites, so you can sample and enjoy our delicious products first hand
• EV charging points – available at selected sites

Health & Wellbeing

• 24/7 access to GroceryAid for free financial, emotional, and practical support
• Physical Wellbeing Hub – free on-demand exercise classes, gym discounts 
• Free diet & nutrition advice with access to thousands of healthy recipes
• Online wellbeing support – from mindfulness to lifestyle resources
• Financial wellbeing tools – including mortgage calculators, budgeting tools, and financial aid

Career Growth & Development

• Access to a personalised online learning platform (LMS)
• Formal and informal training opportunities tailored to your role
• Performance Development Plans and regular Career Conversations
• Company Mentoring Scheme  to add depth and really support your career journey
• Recognition through Club Compleat rewards

Community & Culture

• 2 paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes that matter to you
• Charity initiatives and fundraising events
• Team socials to connect and celebrate together
• Employee networks & support groups – including Women @ Compleat
• New baby gift for new parents

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.