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Head of Innovation / Chichester / West Sussex – Market leading salary, bonus & amazing benefits package At Nature’s Way Foods, our mission is simple: “The Best at Fresh.” We’re looking for an inspiring Head of Product Innovation to lead the way in shaping the future of fresh, healthy food. This is a unique opportunity to drive innovation across new product development, process improvement, and packaging, delivering exciting products that delight consumers and set the standard for the industry What You’ll Do: • Lead the full concept-to-launch innovation process, ensuring every product and package is consumer-focused, commercially viable, and operationally excellent, • Build and manage a dynamic innovation pipeline that balances quick wins with transformational ideas, • Inspire and grow a multidisciplinary team of chefs, product developers, and packaging experts, fostering creativity, curiosity, and high performance, • Partner with colleagues across Operations, Technical, Commercial, and Finance, and work closely with customers and suppliers to unlock new opportunities, • Drive process improvements to boost efficiency, sustainability, quality, and shelf life Who You Are: • A proven leader in Food NPD/Innovation, ideally in fresh or chilled products, • Experienced managing chefs, product development, and packaging teams, • Commercially savvy, with a talent for turning creative ideas into profitable, high-quality products, • Passionate about food, health, and innovation, with an eye on consumer trends, • Entrepreneurial, inspiring, collaborative, and resilient in a fast-paced environment What you get from us: • Life Assurance, • Employer matched pension, • Car Allowance, • Bonus, • Relocation allowance & support if applicable, • Health cash plan, • Cycle to work scheme, • Colleague discounts, e.g. Gym membership & shopping discounts, • Flexibility in pay frequency each month, • Access to online GP, • Employee assistance programme This is your chance to lead innovation at a business that’s growing fast and setting the bar in fresh food. If you thrive on creativity, teamwork, and making a real impact, this is the role for you. Join us and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of fresh food. We look for passionate people, with a can-do attitude and an ambition to succeed. We strive to help our people in channelling that passion into everything they do, because your success is our success! We love people who have high standards & lots of ideas, because we are always striving to improve, and we want you to help us do that. Natures Way is a fun, fast and friendly environment where you will be surrounded by a passionate and dedicated team, who are committed to being the best at fresh. Apply now & join our family

Product Development Manager | Up to £60,000 base salary | Annual bonus | Chichester Are you a passionate innovator with a flair for leading teams and bringing creative food ideas to life? At Nature’s Way Foods, our mission is to be “The Best at Fresh.” We’re looking for a Product Development Manager to lead the creation and delivery of innovative, high-quality salad and fresh food products that delight our customers and consumers. In this pivotal role, you’ll lead the development pipeline from concept to launch — transforming consumer insights, customer briefs, and category trends into commercially successful products. You’ll collaborate with Development Chefs, process, technical, and commercial teams to ensure every product reflects freshness, quality, and creativity. As a key leader in our innovation function, you’ll also oversee the management of our point 74 product lifecycle management (PLM) system, ensuring projects are delivered on time, to brief, and within budget. What you get from us • Base salary of £50,000 – £60,000 dependent on experience, • Annual bonus, • Employer matched pension up to 5%, • Health cash plan, • Flexible benefits including corporate gym discounts, shopping discounts, enhanced maternity & paternity policy and many more, • Access to online GP & life assurance Key responsibilities • Lead the NPD and EPD pipeline for assigned retail and foodservice customers, ensuring all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to brief, • Translate customer briefs and category opportunities into innovative, commercially viable concepts aligned with Nature’s Way Foods’ “Best at Fresh” vision, • Oversee the full product lifecycle — from idea generation and recipe development through to factory trials, sign-off, and launch, • Manage and maintain the point 74 PLM system, ensuring all data and documentation are accurate, current, and compliant, • Collaborate with Development Chefs, Process Technologists, technical, and operations teams to ensure product feasibility and scalability, • Partner with commercial and category teams to deliver customer expectations and profitable, insight-driven launches, • Use market data, trend insights, and consumer feedback to identify and develop new product opportunities, • Support customer presentations and range reviews with compelling, insight-led recommendations, • Ensure all products meet food safety, quality, and shelf-life standards in collaboration with technical teams, • Manage costings and sustainability considerations to achieve commercial and environmental targets, • Lead, coach, and develop the Product Developer, fostering creativity, accountability, and continuous improvement, • Deliver a three-year rolling innovation pipeline aligned with strategic goals and customer requirements Requirements • Proven experience in product development or innovation leadership within fresh, chilled, or short shelf-life food manufacturing, • Strong understanding of the NPD process from concept to launch, • Experience using a PLM system (Point 74 experience highly desirable), • Excellent project management and organisational skills, able to manage multiple priorities, • Experience working with major UK retailers and/or foodservice customers, • Strong communication, influencing, and presentation skills, • Commercial acumen with the ability to balance creativity, cost, and operational feasibility, • Passionate about food, innovation, and delivering exceptional freshness, • Full-time role, with a minimum expectation to be in the Chichester office four days per week About us Nature’s Way Foods is the leading manufacturer of prepared salads, coleslaw, and “food-to-go” for supermarkets. We work closely with farmers across Europe to deliver exceptional quality and freshness. But there’s more to us than the products we make. Our culture is inclusive and our people are diverse, spanning 39 different languages across four manufacturing facilities capable of producing over 400 million units per year. It’s an exciting time to join Nature’s Way Foods — we’re growing rapidly and there are genuine opportunities to progress within the organisation. Interested? Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you. At Nature’s Way Foods, we believe that diversity and inclusion are key to driving innovation and achieving excellence. We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential. Join us in our mission to create a more inclusive and fairer world. Together, we can become Best at Fresh.

Quantity Surveyor High-End Residential Projects West Sussex Salary: Competitive + Benefits Permanent About the CompanyOur client is an award-winning construction company renowned for delivering high-end bespoke residential properties across West Sussex and the South Coast. With projects ranging from £1m to £7m, they specialise in crafting exceptional homes that combine architectural elegance with meticulous attention to detail. Their portfolio includes luxury new builds, heritage renovations, and contemporary designs, often in exclusive locations. They pride themselves on a client-focused approach, working closely with architects, designers, and discerning homeowners to create outstanding results. The company has a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and sustainability, with recent projects featuring living roofs, bespoke metalwork, and energy-efficient solutions. The RoleAs a Quantity Surveyor, you will play a pivotal role in managing the financial and contractual aspects of prestigious residential projects. You'll work alongside talented site managers, architects, and subcontractors to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. Key Responsibilities: Prepare detailed cost estimates and budgets for projects valued between £1m-£7m. Manage all financial aspects of construction, including cost control, valuations, and final accounts. Negotiate and manage contracts with suppliers and subcontractors. Monitor project progress and report on cost variances. Provide advice on contractual and commercial matters. Ensure compliance with health and safety and legal requirements. About You Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field (RICS membership desirable). Proven experience in high-end residential construction. Strong knowledge of JCT contracts and cost management principles. Excellent negotiation and communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. Proficiency in construction management software. What's on Offer Competitive negotiable salary and benefits package. 23 days holiday + bank holidays. On-site parking. Opportunity to work on award-winning, luxury projects in stunning locations. Supportive team culture with career progression opportunities. Why join?This is a chance to be part of a company that values craftsmanship, innovation, and client satisfaction. You'll contribute to projects that set the benchmark for luxury living in West Sussex, working with a passionate and experienced team. If you are interested in learning more, please apply with your CV and we will be in contact. Seeking new opportunities but not quite right for this role? Please send your CV Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk TPBN1_UKTJ

Working arrangement: Hybrid, with a minimum of 2 days required in office Successful candidate must hold a valid UK driving license. About the role: West Sussex County Council, whilst not a housing authority or provider of social housing, has a responsibility in supporting our refugee, resettled and migrant families to find appropriate and affordable accommodation within West Sussex. This role will sit The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role. Please click on the apply button to read the full job description