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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