Head of New Product Development - London (Hybrid) - £80K – £100K

Lavandi Talent is currently working with a fantastic FMCG business who are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Head of NPD to join their creative and innovative business

Key Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for creating innovative products for a new division of the company.
  • Lead on the delivery from concept and ideation to supply.
  • Lead the claims testing, managing user trials and clinical testing processes.
  • Working with suppliers, and agencies, using insight, and creating sell-in ideas.
  • Work and build solid relationships with internal teams to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and communicate product changes promptly.
  • Full Critical Path management to ensure the organisation and delivery of innovative products to a time scale and within budget.
  • Create, review, and keep up to date with documentation.

The Ideal Candidate:

  • Previous experience in a Product Development environment within Beauty, Personal Care, FMCG or aligned sector.
  • Previous experience working with formulas, and claims testing is essential.
  • Passionate about products with a strong creative and innovative flair, with commercial acumen and detail orientated when it comes to owning, interpreting and managing a critical path to time, risk and budget.
  • Eye for detail, understanding consumer relevant qualities and how to deliver them.
  • Highly organised, with the ability to multi-task within a timescale and work efficiently under pressure.
  • Confident, adaptable and a team player.

This is a very exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing business, with the chance to create brand-new disruptive products!
If you are interested, please send your CV over to Megan to hear more about this amazing opportunity!

Contact Details:

Email: megan@lavandi-talent.com
Mobile: 07376440286

Unfortunately, due to the anticipated high numbers of applications we will not be able to respond to every applicant. If you have not received feedback within 14 days, your application may have been unsuccessful.

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