Average Product Developer salary in the UK

Opportunity: Product Development ManagerLocation: LeedsWhy GreencoreWe're one of the UK's leading producer of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make everyday taste better.As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 13,300 talented colleagues across 16 manufacturing sites and 17 distribution depots throughout the UK. Together, we bring delicious food to life, from sandwiches, and sushi to cooking sauces, pickles, and ready meals. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve revenues of £1.95bn.Our extensive direct-to-store (DTS) network, with 17 depots nationwide, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring our customers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop.We have an excellent opportunity for a Product Development Manager to join our team at our Leeds site. The home of over 40% of the nation's frozen Yorkshire puddings and one of the country's biggest suppliers to major retailers.The RoleAs Product Development Manager, you'll steer bold new ideas from spark to shelf. You'll drive multiple projects at pace, shaping concepts that excite customers and energise our teams. You'll be working closely with customers and internal teams to deliver and lead the next generation of Yorkshire pud innovation!Key responsibilities include:Taking ownership of development briefs from concept through to launch, ensuring each project is delivered on time and in full.Managing the critical path and driving progress across multiple workstreams.Building and maintaining a strong, collaborative relationship with our customers technologists and buyers.Bringing strategic insight and forward-thinking to future development plans, helping the team stay ahead of trends and customer expectations.Encouraging innovation, creativity, and excellence in every product we deliver.Leading with influence and confidence, ensuring clarity and momentum across the team.Supporting and mentoring technologists and developers, helping them to grow and succeed.What We're Looking ForSignificant experience in product development within food manufacturing.Strong project management skills with a proven ability to manage the critical path and multiple briefs.A confident, collaborative communicator with the ability to influence at all levels.Creative thinker with a strong commercial awareness and genuine passion for food.A natural leader who can inspire, challenge, and drive progress.What you'll get in returnCompetitive salary and job-related benefits25 days Holidays plus bank holidaysPension up to 8% matchedEnhanced Parental LeaveCompany share save schemeGreencore QualificationsExclusive Greencore employee discount platformAccess to a full Wellbeing Centre platform

Job Description: Product Developer (Upholstery) Location: Northampton (Head Office)Reports to: Product Development Manager About the Company We are a leading commercial furniture brand known for innovation, craftsmanship, and sustainability.Partnering with international design studios and global clients, we deliver creative, design-led furniture solutions.Our upholstery team plays a key role in turning great ideas into beautifully made products. The Role As a Product Developer, you'll take new upholstered furniture from concept through to production.Working closely with our in-house design team and international partners, you'll ensure projects are delivered on time, to spec, and to the highest standards. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with design studios to turn creative concepts into technically and commercially feasible products.Develop prototypes, test comfort and ergonomics, and solve construction challenges.Source and test upholstery materials, foams, and finishes aligned with design intent and sustainability goals.Produce and maintain detailed specifications, drawings, and technical documentation.Liaise with suppliers, manufacturers, and internal teams to manage sampling and production.Provide technical expertise to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and scalable solutions.Support the development and improvement of existing upholstery ranges. Skills & Experience Proven experience in upholstery and pattern cutting (commercial furniture experience desirable).Strong understanding of upholstery construction, foams, textiles, and frames.Experience working with external or international design partners (a plus).Hands-on, practical problem-solving approach.Excellent communication, organisation, and multitasking skills.CAD or technical drawing experience (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar) - beneficial but not essential. The Curve Group is a Recruitment Services and Human Resources business with a mission to transform the working lives of the people and organisations we work with. We collect and process your personal data for the purpose of providing recruitment and related HR services, in line with our legitimate business interests and legal obligations.We will retain your data for two years from the last point of contact, after which it will be securely deleted unless you request otherwise. For more details about how we handle your personal data and your rights, please see our full Privacy Policy: https://privacy-policy/

Our client, a successful tech scale-up, cash generative SME, with a £10m turnover and employing 80 staff, is looking to double in size in the next five years under the guidance of its experienced, highly charismatic and driven CEO, supported by a first-class senior leadership team. Their platform combines personalised technology with individualised coaching to deliver cutting edge support for nutrition and habit-forming, sustainable lifestyle changes. Developing on an existing product portfolio, they now seek a New Product Development Lead – Protein and Supplements - to take ownership of the development and launch of new products from concept to shelf. You will research market trends, create formulations, work with ingredient suppliers, ensure compliance with industry regulations and collaborate with Marketing and Operations to bring new ideas to life.As New Product Development Lead, you will:Research industry trends, consumer demand and competitor activity to identify new product opportunitiesDevelop and refine formulations for protein powders, supplements and related productsWork closely with suppliers, manufacturers and laboratories on samples, testing and scale-upProduce and maintain accurate product specificationsCarry out product testing with the team, relevant stakeholders and the wider marketEnsure products meet all relevant regulations, including labelling, claims and quality standardsProject manage the development timeline from concept to commercial launchCollaborate with Marketing to position and launch products effectivelyMonitor product performance and seek continuous improvementsWork with Production to ensure adequate stock levelsAs New Product Development Lead, you will need:A degree in Food Science, Nutrition or ChemistryExperience of product development within food, sports nutrition or supplementsKnowledge of food regulations, labelling laws and supplement complianceStrong project management and organisational skillsExcellent communication skills to deal with internal and external stakeholdersA creative, problem-solving mindset with a passion for innovation in Health & WellbeingUnderstanding of market dynamics, customer needs, and the commercial implications of new productsSalary & benefits:£30-45k pa25 days holiday + bank holidaysEmployee discountsFree on-site gymEnhanced sick pay schemeEnhanced maternity/paternity pay