2 Sisters Food Group
NPD Developer
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NPD Developer
Location: Derby
Working Hours: Monday - Friday, Core hours
Salary: Highly Competitive + Excellent Benefits Package + Career Development Opportunities
About Us
Join 2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and approximately 13,000 colleagues across 16 sites. We have a strong presence in poultry, chilled, and bakery categories and work with some of the most recognisable names in UK retail—including Aldi, M&S, Tesco, Co-op, Ocado, and more.
We're passionate about food, innovation, and bringing great products to British consumers. If you are too, then you might be the perfect fit.
About the Role
We're looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious NPD Developer to join our UK Poultry Central Division team. This is a fantastic entry-level opportunity for someone with a Food Science, Nutrition, or related degree, or up to 1 year of experience in food manufacturing, looking to build a career in New Product Development (NPD).
In this role, you'll be involved from concept to launch—supporting the NPD Manager, tasting products with chefs, meeting suppliers, and helping bring exciting new products to market for some of the UK's biggest retailers.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Support NPD Managers throughout the entire product development process
- Help prepare and complete customer documents, including market data forms and submission sheets
- Participate in supplier visits and taste testing sessions with chefs
- Contribute to customer meetings and eventually assist with product presentations
- Work cross-functionally with chefs, suppliers, and technical teams
- Learn how to bring a product to life from concept through to launch
About You
You're enthusiastic, curious, and excited by food trends, innovation, and working in a hands-on role that touches all aspects of product development. You're looking to take the first (or next) step into the food industry and want to learn from a highly experienced team.
Skills & Experience:
Essential:
- A real passion for food and the food industry
- Team player who is proactive and eager to learn
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
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Desirable:
- Degree in Food Science, Nutrition, or a related subject
- Up to 1 year's experience in a food manufacturing or NPD setting
Benefits
- 33 days annual leave inclusive of the bank holidays
- Refer a friend scheme
- Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid are free and confidential support services 365 days a year
- Boparan Restaurant Group Discount - 50% discount for friends and family
- Cycle2Work Scheme
- Company pension scheme with Legal & General or NEST pension
- Death in service benefit (optional, linked to pension membership)
- Company sick pay (after qualifying period)
Why Join Us?
As one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, we provide ample opportunities for career growth and skill development. We emphasise promoting from within, ensuring you can build a rewarding career with us.
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