About the Company

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of new product development (NPD) and innovation initiatives, while helping to shape long-term product strategies across key brands and categories. My client is looking for a commercially minded and creative individual with strong strategic thinking and hands-on experience delivering products to market. You will have a proven track record of developing insight-led NPD and successfully turning ideas into impactful launches. With ambitious growth plans in place, this is a particularly exciting time to join the organisation.

About the Role

The role will play a pivotal part in driving the innovation pipeline, supporting brand growth, and contributing to expansion across multiple categories. You will be responsible for leading NPD and EPD projects from concept through to launch, working cross-functionally with teams across brand, category, R&D, purchasing, commercial, and operations.

Responsibilities

• Development and delivery of innovation workstreams for your assigned brands or categories.
• Working closely with the wider marketing team to support successful product launches.
• Managing NPD projects end-to-end, including critical path planning and stage-gate processes.
• Strong collaboration skills and confidence to manage supplier relationships.
• Presenting to retail partners.

Qualifications

• A strong background in brand development and consumer insight is essential.

Required Skills

• Proven experience managing NPD projects.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Creativity and attention to detail.

Preferred Skills

• Hands-on innovator looking to make a real impact.

Location: This is a hybrid role, with three days per week based at a head office in Bristol.