We are seeking an experienced Concept Development Manager to join a well-known UK bakery brand based in High Wycombe. Key Info/Benefits:* Job Title: Concept Development Manager* Contract Length: Fixed Term Contract, 12 months* Location: High Wycombe, HP12* 3 days per week in office, 2 days from home. Some travel to sites required.* Salary: £43,000* Car Allowance: £417 per month* Pension Up to 7.5%, if you put in 6% or more* Holidays: 25 days + BH (pro-rata)* Up to 15% bonus* 25 days holiday + bank holidays with an option to buy 5 more days Overview/Responsibilities:* To lead & support defined Retailer brand development projects.* Translate & manage product ideas from concept through to launch.* To provide site support across the UK on various projects.Additional roles and responsibilities:* This role is a mix of hands on and project management managing timelines and expectations. Retailer products are led by commercial team. * Creating concepts from brief in test bakery - in line with commercial and marketing. * Presenting concepts and explaining why you would choose those ingredients/recipes. * Must work within parameters in terms of ingredients/toppings. * Need to work cross functionally with site leaders, production, packaging. * Need to transfer this through to factory trials, gather nutritional data, shelf-life data with support from wider team.* Speaking to retailers/internally- very cross functional. * A number of ongoing projects (EPD), paused projects.Experiences/Qualifications/Capabilities:Essential:* Skilled craft baker with NVQ III or BTEC National Certificate/Diploma in Baking Technology or equivalent.* Excellent technical, process & operational bakery knowledge.* Confident in the use and functionality of bakery raw materials.Desirable:* At least 2 years in the bakery manufacturing environment.* Experienced in working with customers and providing customer product presentations.* Experienced at working with bakery teams, understanding manufacturing and site technical compliance requirements, providing clear direction and project delivery.Please apply today with an up-to-date CV and we'll be in touch to discuss the role in more detail with successful applicants.

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