Pilgrim's Europe
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R&D Coordinator
Location: Windmill Lane
Contract: 12 Month FTC
About The Role
We are looking for a highly organised and motivated R&D Coordinator to support our R&D Manager and Development Chefs in delivering innovative food solutions to market on a 12 month fixed term contract. This is a fast-paced, hands-on role where you will play a key part in managing projects, coordinating cross-functional activity, and ensuring best-in-class documentation and processes.
You’ll be central to driving products from concept through to launch, helping us deliver excellence for our customers and support continued business growth.
Key Responsibilities
Market & Consumer Awareness
- Monitor food, restaurant, and consumer trends, sharing insights with the development team
- Support the planning of customer and team inspiration sessions
Project Management & Coordination
- Support senior R&D leaders with presentations and business requirements
- Manage and track projects through the Concept to Launch Gate process
- Coordinate with meals sites cross-functional teams (e.g. Commercial, Category, Technical, Regulatory)
- Ensure submission paperwork is complete and accurate
- Maintain combined meals sites R&D project trackers and ensure information is accurate, up to date and submitted on time
- Distribute launch packs
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Customer Support
- Coordinate benchmarking activities and analyse competing products across retailers
- Support chefs with customer documentation, presentations, and submission panels
- Maintain NPD trackers and generate contact reports following customer meetings
- Build strong working relationships with both internal teams and customers
Functional Excellence
- Assist with requisitions and purchase order creation via SAP
- Maintain weekly tracking documents across R&D and wider leadership teams
Skills & Experience
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong attention to detail and organisational ability
- Proven project management experience
- Ability to multitask and prioritise in a fast-paced environment
- Proactive, self-motivated, and collaborative
- Previous experience in an R&D or food-related environment (desirable)
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Qualifications
- Relevant food industry qualifications or equivalent experience (essential)
- Degree in Food, Marketing, Business or related field (desirable)
What We’re Looking For
- A positive and enthusiastic team player
- A practical, hands-on approach
- A willingness to learn and grow within the role
- Someone who embraces change and thrives on challenge
- A determined individual who goes the extra mile to deliver results
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic R&D team, working on innovative products and collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders. You’ll gain exposure to the full product development lifecycle while contributing to the success of a growing business.
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