Product Developer - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

What’s in it for you

We’re all about the little helps. That’s why we make sure our Tesco colleague benefits package takes care of you – both in and out of work. Click Here to find out more!

• Annual bonus scheme of up to 10% of base salary
• Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays)
• 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (after 1 years’ service) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, we also offer 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave
• Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, free access to a range of experts to support your mental wellbeing

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity here in the Food team for a Product Developer to join a successful team!

You’ll be working alongside our talented colleagues to define and deliver great quality, value and innovative products for customers, from concept through to launch.

You will be responsible for shaping ideas into reality, ensuring every product meets customer expectations and drives innovation across our range.

You will be responsible for

• Following the product development process to ensure our new products have a clear customer & business rationale and land with maximum impact.
• Working with my NWT & suppliers, ensuring quality for customers & innovation are at the heart of what we do.
• Ensuring all our products are formulated in line with our product rules, corporate initiatives & brand guidelines.
• Following the critical path and artwork process using our product development systems, effective stakeholder management and communication to ensure all products are launched on time.
• Developing products and concepts that feed into and compliment the product & category plan.
• Working collaboratively with product direction to ensure cross category projects and seasonal events are delivered.
• Ensuring our products are always great quality by regularly reviewing and reformulating them where needed.
• Visiting our supplier partners to understand their production capabilities for future opportunities.
• Keeping updated with trends in product & packaging, competitor activity & market dynamics & sharing with my team.
• Advocating for Tesco, sharing my expertise and passion for product, actively participating in events & social media.
• Considering commercial implications throughout development in order to maximise quality.
• Following our Business Code of Conduct and always acting with integrity and due diligence.

You will need

• Experience of working in the food industry or formal qualification.
• A passion for product & trends.
• Project management experience.
• Clear communication & presentation skills.
• Innovative & conceptual thinking.
• Data analysis & decision making experience.
• Supporting change & a proactive attitude.
• Previous commercial awareness.

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About us

You might know us as a supermarket, technology company or even for our award-winning mobile network. Truth is, we’re all of those things, and much more. Our colleagues work with one goal in mind, helping to make every day a little better for our customers, colleagues and communities all over the world. No two customers are the same, neither are our colleagues.

At Tesco, we champion a balance that lets you thrive both in and out of work. Spend 60% of your week collaborating with colleagues at our office locations or local sites and the rest remotely. Whether you're just kicking off your career, juggling passions, or navigating big life events, we're here to support you. We always welcome a conversation about flexible working, so talk to us throughout your application about how we can support.

We're proud to be an accredited Disability Confident Leader, where everyone’s welcome. That’s why we commit to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you need support with your application, click here for more information. And if you're interested in joining our team but don't tick every box, don't let that hold you back from applying.