NPD Manager

We have an egg-cellent new opportunity to join The Compleat Food Group as an NPD Manager based in Barnsley! You will be responsible for product development at site for new and existing products, ensuring the development process is followed effectively. About The Compleat Food Group At The Compleat Food Group, we’re proud to be a food business built on purpose and passion. Formed in 2021, we’re on a mission to create Food to Feel Good - great quality, tasty and affordable food that people love to eat. We’re home to some of the UK’s most exciting and loved food brands, including Wall’s Pastry, Pork Farms, Wrights, The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co., unearthed, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean, Palace Culture, and Harvey & Brockless. Alongside our branded portfolio, we’re 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 UK’s major retailers, as well as across foodservice. With over 6,000 talented colleagues across 17 sites, and an annual turnover of £1.3bn, we’re united by a shared ambition to shape the future of food for the better. Location: Barnsley, S73 0BB Our Barnsley site specialises in added-value egg products, chilled food-to-go snacks, and deli fillers! Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm Salary: £50,000 + car allowance Your Duties Will Include: • Responsible for total account NPD and EPD from initial concept to final production responding to customer requirements or development briefs. • Use development expertise to produce innovative and practical new product ideas, ensuring that all commercial, technical and production criteria are considered. • Work closely with marketing and commercial teams to develop products in line with category strategy. • Generate and monitor the critical path to launch for projects. • Support recipe development alongside Development Chefs • Sourcing of new raw materials in conjunction with the purchasing and technical teams to ensure viability. • Generation of initial product development costings • Attend internal gate review meetings. • Customer presentations including sample and document preparation. • Carry out pre-launch factory briefings and co-ordinate first production with Senior Process Technologist. • Co-ordinate post launch reviews. Knowledge, Experience and Skills: • Strong NPD experience in food manufacturing (chilled food desirable) • Strong customer facing experience working for or with UK retailers • Able to demonstrate record of delivering new products to the market • Understanding of UK and European food regulation and legislation • Food Safety Level 3 & HACCP Level 3 • Good IT skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint • Strong interpersonal and communication skills • Strong organisational, project management and problem-solving skills with the ability to generate innovate, pragmatic solutions, including the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously • Genuine passion for food with strong work ethic and professionalism Why Join Us? At The Compleat Food Group, we believe our people are the heart of our success. That’s 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 Pension • 33 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to purchase extra • Holiday Discounts via our online retail platform • Access to enhanced retail discounts online and in-store • Free product handouts across our sites, so you can sample and enjoy our delicious products first hand • EV charging points - available at selected sites • Car Allowance Health & Wellbeing • 24/7 access to GroceryAid for free financial, emotional, and practical support • Physical Wellbeing Hub - free on-demand exercise classes, gym discounts • Free diet & nutrition advice with access to thousands of healthy recipes • Online wellbeing support - from mindfulness to lifestyle resources • Financial wellbeing tools - including mortgage calculators, budgeting tools, and financial aid Career Growth & Development • Access to a personalised online learning platform (LMS) • Formal and informal training opportunities tailored to your role • Performance Development Plans and regular Career Conversations • Company Mentoring Scheme to add depth and really support your career journey • Recognition through Club Compleat rewards Community & Culture • 2 paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes that matter to you • Charity initiatives and fundraising events • Team socials to connect and celebrate together • Employee networks & support groups - including Women @ Compleat • New baby gift for new parents What You Should Know About How We Recruit At 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. We’re 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, we’ll support you — confidentially and with care. We hire the best people for our roles, not the same people. Whoever you are, wherever you’re 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. You’ll also find benefits that support people at every life stage, plus active internal networks — including Women @ Compleat, LGBTQIA+, and Neurodiversity REF-229 707