Samworth Brothers
NPD Administrator
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NPD Administrator
As an NPD Administrator you will support the New Product Development team by keeping projects, data and documents organised. You will help to ensure all key information, samples, timelines and approvals are managed in a smooth and accurate way. Do you enjoy being the person that connects others? If so this role gives you that opportunity as you would be central to enabling good communication between chefs, technologists, commercial teams and suppliers. As the NPD Administrator you will help the wider team move ideas from concept to launch by making sure everything is recorded, prepared and shared at the right time.
Key Responsibilities
- Keep NPD project information, documents and trackers up to date across the full development process.
- Support with preparing Gate presentations, briefs and paperwork needed for key NPD meetings and reviews.
- Arrange samples, book in ingredients and coordinate logistics for kitchen sessions, tastings and customer meetings.
- Ensure all data and documents are stored correctly and shared with the right teams, following agreed processes
- Help monitor timelines and critical paths so tasks are completed on time.
- Communicate with internal teams such as Development Chefs, Technologists, Commercial, Technical and Planning to keep projects moving.
- Support with supplier information, forms and paperwork linked to feasibility assessments and approvals.
- Provide general admin support to the NPD team, including meeting notes, scheduling and managing shared inboxes or project boards.
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About You
We believe success comes from collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we value team players who are driven to achieve great results together. You’ll bring the following skills and experience:
- Strong organisational skills and confidence managing multiple tasks.
- Good attention to detail when recording data and updating documents.
- Clear communication skills and a friendly, collaborative approach.
- Confidence using Microsoft Office and working with spreadsheets and tracking tools.
- Experience of working well with people across different teams, keeping information accurate and up to date.
- A positive attitude and interest in food development or project coordination.
What We Offer
We’re building a workplace where different ways of thinking are not just welcomed but supported, with clear communication, flexible processes, and a commitment to continuous improvement so everyone can thrive.
- Company pension scheme
- Access to health and well-being support, such as healthcare, optical and dental discounts
- Employee discount scheme
- Experience annual pay reviews
- Profit related pay
- Opportunity for extended leave
- Free on-site parking
- Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities
Samworth Brothers is a fourth-generation family business, trusted by many of the UK’s best-known retailers to produce high-quality own-label products. Alongside these, we’re proud to craft and deliver our own iconic brands, including Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson & Morris, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company, and Walker & Son.
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With over 10,000 talented colleagues working across our modern, well-invested food manufacturing sites nationwide, we’re committed to excellence in everything we do—from the food we make to the careers we build.
At Samworth Brothers, you’re more than just an employee, you are part of our strong family culture. Our collaborative approach and strong team spirit help us support one another and achieve great things together. As part of a well-established group, we offer stability, opportunity, and a place where you can truly thrive.
Ready to make a difference? Join us and be part of something special!
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer making diversity and inclusion a core part of everything we do. We also actively welcome applications from neurodivergent individuals and are committed to a recruitment process that’s fair, respectful, and free from bias. If you need any adaptations to the application or interview process, please do let us know.
Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.
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