R&D Development Specialist

📋 Description

• Leading product development from concept to market launch — benchtop, scale-up, the full journey
• Running small to medium cross-functional projects as the R&D lead
• Translating consumer and business needs into products that hit quality, cost and sustainability
• Managing specification lifecycle from creation to retirement
• Driving cost and process optimisation without compromising on quality

🎯 Requirements

• Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Food Technology or a related engineering discipline
• 1 - 3 years of experience in product development within food, beverage or FMCG
• Solid understanding of ingredients, processing technologies and development methodologies
• Curious, proactive and passionate about consumer-centric innovation
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-moving environment

🎁 Benefits

• A career with real depth: diverse projects, continuous learning, international exposure
• Hands-on impact from day one in a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture
• Cross-functional visibility across Marketing, Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality and Supply Chain
• Hybrid working, competitive benefits, strong pension and generous holiday allowance
• An inclusive team where your ideas genuinely matter
• 25 annual leave days + 12 ADV days