New Product Development Manager, Chipping Campden

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Posted:22.08.2025

Expiry Date:06.10.2025

Job Description:Bakery NPD Manager

Join Campden BRI’s renowned Product and Ingredient Development Team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of bakery and cereal innovation. As our

Bakery NPD Manager , you will serve as a strategic leader and subject matter expert—driving research, guiding development, and representing our institution across the wider food industry.

This is a rare opportunity for an accomplished professional with deep technical knowledge and industry insight to influence the commercial bakery sector at scale.

No two days are the same at Campden BRI, and this is reflected in the wide diversity of projects that this role will have in its portfolio at any time! From guiding startups to develop the next big project, to consultancy and research for some of the world''s largest food companies, this role is diverse, exciting, and a great opportunity for the right candidate!

Responsibilities

Spearhead a portfolio of high-impact NPD and RandD initiatives and technical training programs within baking and cereal processing

Partner directly with key stakeholders—industry, government, and academia—to craft, manage, and deliver bespoke consultancy projects

Act as the authoritative voice of Campden BRI in the bakery sector, influencing product innovation, safety, and quality standards

Provide strategic guidance across cross-functional teams while mentoring emerging talent and fostering technical excellence

Lead conceptualization, execution, and reporting of client-based research and development projects

Design and deliver advanced-level bakery training courses tailored to industry needs

Drive project acquisition through relationship-building and proposal development

Collaborate cross-departmentally to ensure timely and effective project delivery

Maintain and enhance specialist facilities and equipment, ensuring operational excellence

Requirements

Degree-qualified (or equivalent) in Food Science, Bakery Science, with extensive industry experience

Demonstrated expertise across bakery processes and formulations, with hands-on experience in at least two key product categories (bread, cake, pastry, biscuit)

Strong business acumen, with proven project leadership and stakeholder engagement

Exceptional communication, mentoring, and analytical skills

This is more than just consultancy—it’s leadership at the cutting edge of food science. Step into a role where your insight shapes consumer experiences and industry standards alike.

Benefits

Reward platform with employee discounts and rewards

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Buy and sell holiday scheme

A generous work save pension scheme, with employee contributions matched by the company up to 10%

Culture focused on work/life balance (early finish Fridays)

Subsidised onsite restaurant

Free parking (note: rural location requires own transport)

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