Our Client is a market leading innovative Distributor & Manufacturer of speciality ingredients and flavours for the food, nutrition, supplement and medical nutrition markets in the UK.

They are now seeking an Innovation Manager (NPD Manager) - Food Ingredients. This position will be laboratory based in Redditch, Worcestershire and is a full-time permanent role.

Key Responsibilities

* To drive and proactively engage with the Innovation Services team, Operating Division, Suppliers and Customers to submit and develop ideas for business growth and follow innovation best practices

* To be at the forefront of and drive marketing, application and formulation innovation

* To ensure scale up through pilot to commercial volumes

* To support the introduction of innovations in the market

* Own, improve and follow the Innovation Process

* Carry out NPD activities

* Present findings to the customer

Qualifications and Experience

* BSc in Food Technology (or equivalent)

* Experience of commercial NPD to make recipes and formulations

* Understanding of flavour technologies

* Sensory Analysis Certification

* Interested in formulation of plant proteins

* Able to create products in the bakery, dairy, beverage, sweet, savoury sectors

* Understanding of regulatory aspects of food including labelling

* Food manufacturing experience / technical knowledge of food manufacturing settings

* Holds an advanced understanding of the market and customer needs.

* Has a practical understanding of the most recent technical methods, formulations / syntheses and analytical techniques.

* Holds a track record of engaging with customers to develop workable project briefs and converting to successful commercial volumes.

* Has the ability to move an NPD project to scale for all areas of market application.

* Has a tangible track record of commercial success for complex NPD projects.

* Has management experience of scientifically trained employees.

* Ability to present a compelling case to leadership and stakeholders within the company, at customers and suppliers.

* Analytical. Numerate. Literate. Creative. Innovative.

In return, our Client is offering a basic salary of up to £50,000 per annum, (salary is negotiable and dependent on experience), plus benefits.

To apply for the above position, please send your C.V to Lorraine Roger, Director at Atom Recruitment Ltd