NPD Co-ordinator 12 months FTC
25 days ago
Manchester
Are you a switched-on graduate or someone with 1-2 years’ experience in NPD or FMCG, looking for a role that gives you real exposure, responsibility, and variety? Or are you an experienced NPD professional seeking a part-time or flexible role without stepping away from meaningful work? This could be the perfect opportunity. The Opportunity We are recruiting a Concept Coordinator to join the Innovation team of a large bakery manufacturer, working directly with the Head of Innovation during an exciting and fast paced period. This is a highly visible role that sits at the heart of the Innovation function, supporting everything from customer presentations and benchmarking to visit preparation, process improvement, and feasibility meetings. It’s a fantastic chance to gain a broad understanding of NPD and Innovation, develop commercial awareness, and work closely with senior stakeholders, or to continue using your experience in a flexible way. What you’ll be doing No two days are the same. Responsibilities include: Coordinating customer and internal visits: displays, visual props, samples, lunch menus Benchmark and sample shopping (e.g. Ocado and store visits) Supporting customer and internal presentations: helping turn initial content into polished, engaging decks Working closely with Category and Commercial teams to support concepts and value messaging Supporting Innovation and NPD procedures: updating documents, ways of working and training materials Managing couriers and samples for PR and customer presentations Chairing feasibility meetings when the Head of Innovation is off-site This role is not kitchen-based. Who this role is ror This role would suit: A recent graduate with a strong interest in food, innovation, and FMCG Someone with 1-2 years’ experience in NPD looking for broader exposure and development An experienced NPD professional seeking a part-time or flexible role You don’t need extensive industry experience, what matters most is attitude, organisation, and confidence. What we’re looking for Highly organised and able to juggle multiple priorities Proactive, self-sufficient, and comfortable working at pace Confident communicating with senior stakeholders A genuine foodie with a creative mindset Not timid -trusted to step in, take ownership, and make things happen A team player who adds momentum rather than needing close supervision Practical Details Working Pattern: Currently part-time (3 days per week) Open to full-time Flexible hours considered (e.g. school hours or 4 shorter days) Hybrid Working: 1 day per week working from home Travel: Driving licence and access to a vehicle essential Why apply? Work directly with a Head of Innovation Gain exposure across end-to-end NPD and Innovation Be involved in major customer submissions and senior visits Build commercial, creative, and operational experience in a supportive team A rare role offering breadth, visibility, and flexibility For more information please get in touch for a confidential chat or apply with your CV today