Assistant Product Development Manager Lowestoft, Suffolk – 3 days a week in the office, Competitive salary, excellent benefits package We have an excellent opportunity available for you to join our growing and dynamic Technology team, joining us as Assistant Product Development Manager would give you the opportunity to get involved in the development of some of the market leading Frozen food product across Europe. This is an important role in RDQ organisation requiring someone to work with cross functional teams to design/ implement RDQ project launches. You will support the wider Fish team Designing new products, undertaking pre & post-trial activities across both product & packaging administrative & practical, as well as providing the required support during factory trials & 1st productions. Responsibilities: Technical project management of complex NPD & EPD projects in accordance with the agreed procedures to ensure successful and timely delivery of the projects: Represent R&D within cross-functional teams to deliver range extensions, renovations, innovations and cost savings across UK & EU projects. Provide technical knowledge to ensure all product executions are right first time, profitable, competitive, legal & meet brand requirements. Ensure product approval process is completed (including actions identified) and responsibility transferred to SU & QA. Works with project team and builds strong relationships across multiple functions. Good knowledge of ingredients, supply chains & manufacturing processes through close supplier & factory interaction: Ensure all products/prototypes used for consumer research are safe and representative. Ensure all necessary trials are completed satisfactorily and documented, reference samples stored & risks communicated. Monitor costs of trials. Ensure the appropriate post-trial testing programs are well considered & implemented successfully to enable correct recommendations are made in execution of projects. Generate accurate technical data and writing of ingredient & product related specifications, considering & writing Safety by Design, whilst ensuring ingredient & products are harmonised / efficiently managed wherever possible. Build & maintain strong relationships with colleagues in RDQ & other functions (MU’s, SU’s, Procurement & Category Marketing): Ensure smooth project management across the project team with close interaction with Cluster & segment RDQ teams as required. Encourages cross fertilisation of knowledge with wider RDQ colleagues. Take responsibility for self-development and exhibit Nomad cultural behaviours. About you: We are looking for someone who is a willing & supportive team member who can work in a fast-paced, priority-changing, deadline driven environment across a wide product portfolio. You will also need to be able to complete a range of administrative duties, therefore, being able to computer literate, with the ability to write basic specifications, document & interpret Data, Write trial briefs & submit post-trial reports. Relevant Science Degree – eg Food Science, or 2 years proven experience working in FMCG product development role. English speaking incl technical language. Full UK driving licence (as some travel may be required) What we can offer you… We’re on an exceptional adventure and offer a truly purpose led career and we aim to empower each employee and promote their personal growth all the while ensuring business needs are met now and into the future. An ambitious employer with recognized brands and growth potential A culture where your part of a team, where you feel encouraged to make a difference. The potential to progress your career across different areas of the Nomad Foods Group Who are we… Headquartered in the UK, with revenues of €3.1 billion and operations in 22 key markets, Nomad Foods is Europe's leading frozen food company. We are a young company, founded in 2015 and built around several iconic brands (including Birds Eye, Findus and iglo and more recently Ledo and Frikom) that invented the frozen category 100 years ago and continue to set the bar for great taste, nutrition, convenience and affordability. Across everything we do, we are guided by our Purpose - Serving the World with Better Food - and how we can make a positive impact on our Performance, People and the Planet. At Nomad Foods we're proud to represent the world we serve by hiring diverse talent. Our inclusive culture is all about what we can achieve together.