Product Developer

Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd.
City of London, Greater London

Product Developer

Central London (5 days office-based)
Permanent | Full-Time
Start Date: ASAP

The Opportunity

A fast-growing FMCG business is seeking a Product Developer to support the innovation and development of both powdered and ready-to-drink products.

This is a hands-on role where you'll take products from concept through to launch, working closely with manufacturers, suppliers, customers and internal teams to deliver commercially successful products.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and optimise powder and beverage formulations.
  • Translate customer and retailer briefs into market-ready products.
  • Improve flavour, texture, functionality, stability and cost efficiency.
  • Lead factory trials and support scale-up from development to production.
  • Troubleshoot formulation, manufacturing and shelf-life challenges.
  • Conduct sensory evaluations and product benchmarking.
  • Ensure compliance with UK & EU regulations and maintain technical documentation.
  • Collaborate with Commercial, Marketing, Supply Chain and Manufacturing teams to deliver projects on time.
  • Manage relationships with customers, suppliers and manufacturing partners.

About You

Essential
  • Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry or related discipline.
  • 4+ years' experience in food and beverage product development.
  • Experience with powders, beverages or functional ingredients.
  • Strong understanding of flavour development and ingredient functionality.
  • Experience managing factory trials and working with manufacturers.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Full right to work in the UK.

Desirable
  • FMCG or high-growth business experience.
  • Experience working with UK retailers.
  • Knowledge of wellness, functional or performance-focused products.

What's on Offer
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Equity participation opportunity.
  • Private healthcare.
  • Cycle-to-work scheme.
  • Collaborative Shoreditch office environment.
  • Opportunity to join a rapidly growing consumer brand and make a genuine impact.

Apply

If you're a commercially minded Product Developer with a passion for bringing innovative products to market, we'd love to hear from you.

If this looks of interest, please click apply now for a confidential discussion.
Posted 2026-08-24

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