Product Developer - Food

About the role

We are on the lookout for a Product Developer to join our Product Quality team here at Tesco. You will define and deliver great quality, value and innovative products for customers, from concept through to launch.

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

Advocate 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.

Clear communication & presentation skills qualification.

Innovative & conceptual thinking.

A passion for product & trends.

Data analysis & decision making.

Supporting change & a proactive attitude.

Project Management.

Commercial awareness.

Whats 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 (12 months service required at the qualifying date) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, plus 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave

Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), and access to mental wellbeing support

The above information is a shortened summary, refer to our policies for full details

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.