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Job: Product Developer - 12 month FTCLocation: Northampton Why Greencore?Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators 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 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between.In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop.Here at Northampton, we operate one of the most impressive facilities in Europe, based across a campus of 5 manufacturing units, and we have a team of around 2,000 colleagues making high quality premium products every day. We are the sole supplier of sandwiches, wraps, rolls and sushi for Marks & Spencer.What you'll be doingWe have a 12 month FTC opportunity for a Product Developer to join our team at Northampton. As a Product Developer, your role will be to develop new, and modify existing products, in line with written briefs, customer expectations and financial targets to create products of sustainable and repeatable quality and sustainable cost.In this role you will be required to:Develop new and existing recipes into commercially viable products, benchmarking regularly to gain awareness of the market for a competitive advantage.Create recipes alongside the chefs, input recipes onto the recipe management system and review the accuracy of all recipes inputted by the product technologist and chefs to ensure they meet cost, weight and nutritional requirements.Ensure the viability of new raw ingredients from an operational, technical and product development perspective to bring innovation and challenge to existing Greencore policies and practices.Complete and/or review and approve all relevant documentation (feasibility forms, customer submission forms, concept to process handovers etc.) to ensure accuracy of information shared internally and externally.Put all products through the feasibility process; working with the commercial, operations, technical and purchasing teams to solve any issues to ensure concepts are repeatable, sustainable and scalable.Compile product costing information and adapt recipes to balance food quality with achievement of commercial brief targets within customer brand standards.Present benchmarking, existing (EPD) and new products (NPD) at internal and customer presentations, passionately demonstrate good market and food trends awareness, to achieve product approval.Follow the critical path time lines as directed, escalating incomplete tasks and deficiencies in testing, to ensure that mitigating action can be taken to prevent delays in product acceptance and launch.Assist the process team with the scale up production trials, as required, to ensure production quality matches the kitchen quality signed off by the customer.Provide leadership and direct to ensure that across the team people are kept safe, engaged, focused, developed an delivery to their potentialWhat we're looking forAt Greencore we put our people at the core. We celebrate their differences and help everyone to be themselves at work. Together we make every day taste better.Proven experience in food product developmentAnalytical; comfortable with producing and reviewing costingsProficient in all elements of product development from concept to launchProven track record of successfully validating products and producing high quality documentationConfident in presenting to all levels within the business and directly to customersExperience in people managementIf this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success.What you'll get in return* Competitive salary and job-related benefits* Holidays* Competitive matched pension contributions* Life insurance up to 4x salary* Company share save scheme* Greencore Qualifications* Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform* Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform* Enhanced parental leave and menopause policiesThroughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career.

Job Title: Business Development ExecutiveLocation: HastingsJob Type: PermanentWorking Hours: Monday-Friday, 08:30-16:30 (30-minute lunch)Salary: £25,000-£35,000 (DOE) + CommissionHRGO Recruitment are delighted to be working with a well-established and growing business within the sports industry. We are currently seeking a Business Development Executive to join their Online Shops team, supporting a range of sports clubs across the UK.This is a varied and rewarding role, ideal for someone who is confident, driven, and enjoys building relationships in a fast-paced environment.Key Responsibilities:Prospecting and generating new business through cold and warm leadsConducting outbound calls, emails, and research to identify opportunitiesGathering key information on potential clients (e.g. current suppliers, contract details)Setting up and maintaining online shops using a simple, user-friendly platformManaging and developing client relationships, ensuring high levels of customer satisfactionOverseeing the contract process, ensuring timely completion and sign-offMaintaining accurate records on CRM systemsMonitoring order progress and liaising with internal teams to ensure smooth deliveryKeeping client databases and records up to dateOccasional site visits to clients (may include evenings)Working Pattern:Monday to Friday, 08:30-16:30Fully office-based roleFlexibility required for occasional evening client visitsWhat We're Looking For:Previous experience in business development, sales, or a customer-facing role (1-2 years desirable)Confident communicator, particularly over the phoneStrong customer service and relationship-building skillsSelf-motivated with a proactive approachGood attention to detail and organisational skillsIT literate (Microsoft Office and CRM systems)Interest in sports is advantageous but not essentialFull UK driving licence preferredOpen to strong junior candidates with the right attitude and willingness to learnSkills & Competencies:Confident and outgoing personalityStrong communication and interpersonal skillsTarget-driven and motivatedExcellent time management and organisationTeam player with a positive attitudeHigh attention to detail and commitment to qualityTraining & Development:Full training provided on systems and processesOngoing support and development opportunitiesOpportunity to build a long-term career within the businessAdditional Information:20 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)Supportive and collaborative team environmentLong-term career progression opportunities availableSalary plus commissionPlease click apply now if interested, and a consultant will be in contact.

Business Development Manager — Europe | Life Sciences & Advanced ManufacturingMy client a leading engineering and life sciences group is looking for a high-performing Business Development Manager to drive new client acquisition across Europe within the life sciences and advanced manufacturing sectors (CDMO/CRO services).This is a key commercial role focused on winning new business, building senior-level relationships, and delivering consultative, solution-based sales into complex, regulated environments.This role will: Identify and close new business across pharma, biotech, medtech, diagnostics, genomics & electrical sectorsOwn the full sales cycle from prospecting to contract signatureBuild strong relationships with senior stakeholders (R&D, procurement, operations, C-suite)Develop tailored, value-driven proposals and commercial solutionsRepresent the business at industry events and client meetingsWork closely with technical and operations teams to shape deliverable solutionsWe’re looking for:5+ years’ experience in BD/sales within CDMO, CRO, or life sciences manufacturingProven track record of winning new business in European marketsStrong consultative selling skills in complex technical environmentsExcellent communication and stakeholder engagement skillsDegree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry or related fieldWillingness to travel across EuropeWhat’s on offer:Competitive salary + performance bonusOpportunity to shape European growth strategyFast-growing, entrepreneurial environmentExposure to innovative, global client baseStrong technical backing and collaborative cultureIf you're a commercially driven BD professional looking to make a real impact in a growing international business, please share your CV for an initial conversation. Location - this role can be based anywhere across Europe. Travel will be required.