Food Product Developer (6 months FTC)

Were looking for a talented Product Developer to join our brilliant New Product Development team in Middlesbrough on a 6-month fixed-term contract.About The Compleat Food GroupAt The Compleat Food Group, were proud to be a food business built on purpose and passion. Formed in 2021, were on a mission to create Food to Feel Good - great quality, tasty and affordable food that people love to eat.Were home to some of the UKs most exciting and loved food brands, including Walls Pastry, Pork Farms, Wrights, The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co., unearthed, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean, Palace Culture, and Harvey & Brockless. Alongside our branded portfolio, were a leading supplier of delicious own-label pastry, sweet bakery, party food, olives and antipasti, added-value egg products, continental meats, dips and sauces and plant-based food to the UKs major retailers, as well as across foodservice.With over 6,000 talented colleagues across 17 sites, and an annual turnover of £1.3bn, were united by a shared ambition to shape the future of food for the better.We are backed by European private equity firm PAI Partners.Location : MiddlesbroughHours : Monday - Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm and Friday: 8am - 4pm with travelsSalary : £35,000 - £45,000 per annum DOEContract duration: 6 monthsJob Purpose:To develop new and adapt existing products to meet customer and branded briefs, delivering commercial targets and ensuring successful scale-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 presentationsWork with teams to solve issues including scalability and sustainabilityEnsure 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 customers when required.Key Duties, Responsibilities & Accountabilities:Supermarket own label and food product development experienceFood Based Degree- desirablePassion for food essentialStrong customer facing experienceExperience in retail or FMCG development role.Excellent Communication SkillsStrong planning, organisation and project management skills.Good analytic and numeracy skillsAttention to detailPresentation skillsMicrosoft Office skills - Excel, Word, PowerPointDriving licence essentialWhy Join Us?At The Compleat Food Group, we believe our people are the heart of our success. Thats 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 Pension33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to purchase extraHoliday Discounts via our online retail platformAccess to enhanced retail discounts online and in-storeFree product handouts across our sites, so you can sample and enjoy our delicious products first handEV charging points - available at selected sitesHealth & Wellbeing:24/7 access to Grocery Aid for free financial, emotional, and practical supportPhysical Wellbeing Hub - free on-demand exercise classes, gym discountsFree diet & nutrition advice with access to thousands of healthy recipesOnline wellbeing support - from mindfulness to lifestyle resourcesFinancial wellbeing tools - including mortgage calculators, budgeting tools, and financial aidCareer Growth & Development:Access to a personalised online learning platform (LMS)Formal and informal training opportunities tailored to your rolePerformance Development Plans and regular Career ConversationsCompany Mentoring Scheme to add depth and really support your career journeyRecognition through Club Compleat rewardsCommunity & Culture:2 paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes that matter to youCharity initiatives and fundraising eventsTeam socials to connect and celebrate togetherEmployee networks & support groups - including Women @ CompleatNew baby gift for new parentsWhat You Should Know About How We RecruitAt The Compleat Food Group, we believe great teams are built on difference. We create an inclusive, respectful environment where everyone feels safe, supported, and are able to be themselves at work.Were proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect. If you need a reasonable adjustment at any stage of our recruitment process, just let us know, well support you confidentially and with care.We hire the best people for our roles, not the same people. Whoever you are, wherever youre from, we focus on what you do and the impact you could make in our business. Our recruitment process is fair, accessible, and designed to give everyone an equal chance.Youll also find benefits that support people at every life stage, plus active internal networks including Women @ Compleat, LGBTQIA+, and NeurodiversityREF-229 711TPBN1_UKTJ