Job Title: NPD Lead Location: Edinburgh Salary: Competitive (TBC) Shift: Monday to Friday Are you ready for a new challenge? A fantastic opportunity has opened up for an NPD Lead to join a leading food manufacturing company in Edinburgh. This is your chance to make a real impact by spearheading innovative product development projects from concept through to market launch in a dynamic, fast-paced food environment. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage all aspects of NPD projects, ensuring food safety and regulatory compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Technical, Procurement, Production) to deliver successful products to market. Write specifications, generate labels, and conduct cooking validations. Manage design agencies and ensure accurate product costing. Oversee the engineering of existing products to comply with evolving food legislation. Ensure products meet the high standards of leading UK retailers, including M&S. What You Bring: A degree in a food-related science field. At least 2 years of experience within an NPD role. Proven experience supplying to top UK retailers, ideally M&S. A passion for innovation and a strong understanding of food safety regulations. Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects independently. A proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to maintaining the highest quality standards. This role offers a competitive salary package and the chance to join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact the success of the business. Interested? Send your CV to mattprotearecruitment.com or call 0131 378 2530 for more information.