R&D Coordinator

We are looking for a highly organised and motivated R&D Coordinator to support our R&D Manager and Development Chefs in delivering innovative food solutions to market. This is a fast-paced, hands-on role where you will play a key part in managing projects, coordinating cross-functional activity, and ensuring best-in-class documentation and processes.

You'll be central to driving products from concept through to launch, helping us deliver excellence for our customers and support continued business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Market & Consumer Awareness

Monitor food, restaurant, and consumer trends, sharing insights with the development team

Support the planning of customer and team inspiration sessions

Project Management & Coordination

Support senior R&D leaders with presentations and business requirements

Manage and track projects through the Concept to Launch Gate process

Coordinate with meals sites cross-functional teams (e.g. Commercial, Category, Technical, Regulatory)

Ensure submission paperwork is complete and accurate

Maintain combined meals sites R&D project trackers and ensure information is accurate, up to date and submitted on time

Distribute launch packs

Customer Support

Coordinate benchmarking activities and analyse competing products across retailers

Support chefs with customer documentation, presentations, and submission panels

Maintain NPD trackers and generate contact reports following customer meetings

Build strong working relationships with both internal teams and customers

Functional Excellence

Assist with requisitions and purchase order creation via SAP

Maintain weekly tracking documents across R&D and wider leadership teams

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Strong attention to detail and organisational ability

Proven project management experience

Ability to multitask and prioritise in a fast-paced environment

Proactive, self-motivated, and collaborative

Previous experience in an R&D or food-related environment (desirable)

Qualifications

Relevant food industry qualifications or equivalent experience (essential)

Degree in Food, Marketing, Business or related field (desirable)

What We're Looking For

A positive and enthusiastic team player

A practical, hands-on approach

A willingness to learn and grow within the role

Someone who embraces change and thrives on challenge

A determined individual who goes the extra mile to deliver results