An opportunity has arisen for a Senior NPD Technologist to join a well-established, values-led chilled food manufacturer with a strong reputation for quality, sustainability and innovation.Reporting into the Product Development leadership team, this role will play a key part in the development and launch of new and existing products across multiple chilled categories. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you''ll support the delivery of insight-led, high-quality product concepts that help shape the future of the company''s product portfolio.You will support the creation and delivery of new product concepts across multiple chilled categories, coordinating kitchen samples, sourcing and assessing new ingredients, and collaborating with Process Development teams to identify opportunities for process improvements. You will assist with customer engagement and presentations, conduct market reviews and product benchmarking to identify trends and opportunities and help manage project critical paths to ensure timely delivery. Accurate documentation and strong cross-functional collaboration will be key to ensuring the success of innovation projects.This role will suit a hands-on Product Developer or NPD Technologist with experience in chilled FMCG, who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys working across multiple projects.You will have a food related degree or equivalent industry experience with at least 2 years post graduate experience in food, a proactive and proble