QA Technologist £29'000 - £30'000 This role is a set 6am to 2pm shift. This company It produces a range of food products for retail and food service markets. The company supplies both branded and own-label items to customers in the UK and internationally. Salary & Benefits: A starting salary of up to £30'000 up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Free on-site car parking Excellent training and developme click apply for full job details
Sep 09, 2026
Full time
QA Technologist £29'000 - £30'000 This role is a set 6am to 2pm shift. This company It produces a range of food products for retail and food service markets. The company supplies both branded and own-label items to customers in the UK and internationally. Salary & Benefits: A starting salary of up to £30'000 up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Free on-site car parking Excellent training and developme click apply for full job details
Development Technologist Location: Bodmin Reporting to: Product Development Manager Shape the Future of Food with Pilgrim's Europe Are you passionate about food, innovation, and bringing exciting new products to market? At Pilgrim's Europe, we're looking for a Development Technologist to join our Product & Innovation team and play a key role in transforming ideas into successful products that delight click apply for full job details
Sep 09, 2026
Full time
Development Technologist Location: Bodmin Reporting to: Product Development Manager Shape the Future of Food with Pilgrim's Europe Are you passionate about food, innovation, and bringing exciting new products to market? At Pilgrim's Europe, we're looking for a Development Technologist to join our Product & Innovation team and play a key role in transforming ideas into successful products that delight click apply for full job details
Based - Carlton (Barnsley) Permanent, Full Time Join Premier Foods - where people, brands and purpose come together. Create the Next Big Thing in Sweet Treats What if your job was inventing the next Mr Kipling icon, giving Cadbury Mini Rolls a modern twist, or helping shape the future of Own Label products? That's exactly what our R&D team does every day click apply for full job details
Sep 09, 2026
Full time
Based - Carlton (Barnsley) Permanent, Full Time Join Premier Foods - where people, brands and purpose come together. Create the Next Big Thing in Sweet Treats What if your job was inventing the next Mr Kipling icon, giving Cadbury Mini Rolls a modern twist, or helping shape the future of Own Label products? That's exactly what our R&D team does every day click apply for full job details
Graduate Process & Development Technologist Location: Headcorn Salary: 28,000- 32,000 + Benefits Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent An exciting opportunity has become available for a Process & Development Technologist to join a successful and growing food manufacturing business in Kent. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for food innovation to play a key role in developing new products from concept through to commercial launch. Working within the Technical & NPD team, you'll be involved in kitchen development, product formulation, factory trials, shelf-life testing and supporting successful product launches. You'll also prepare technical documentation, complete nutritional calculations, liaise with customers and internal teams and help ensure products meet the highest standards of quality, food safety and compliance. What we're looking for: Degree in Food Science, Product Development or similar - recent graduates are encouraged to apply as full training will be provided. Experience in food or beverage manufacturing, NPD, or process development is desirable but not essential. Knowledge of food safety, quality systems and nutritional labelling is advantageous. Strong communication, problem-solving and organisational skills. A proactive approach with a genuine passion for product development. What's on offer: Competitive starting salary and benefits. Excellent training and career progression. The opportunity to work on exciting product innovation projects. Supportive working environment. Long-term career prospects within a growing and forward-thinking business. If you're looking to build a rewarding career in food product development and want to make a real impact within an innovative manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!
Sep 09, 2026
Full time
Graduate Process & Development Technologist Location: Headcorn Salary: 28,000- 32,000 + Benefits Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent An exciting opportunity has become available for a Process & Development Technologist to join a successful and growing food manufacturing business in Kent. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for food innovation to play a key role in developing new products from concept through to commercial launch. Working within the Technical & NPD team, you'll be involved in kitchen development, product formulation, factory trials, shelf-life testing and supporting successful product launches. You'll also prepare technical documentation, complete nutritional calculations, liaise with customers and internal teams and help ensure products meet the highest standards of quality, food safety and compliance. What we're looking for: Degree in Food Science, Product Development or similar - recent graduates are encouraged to apply as full training will be provided. Experience in food or beverage manufacturing, NPD, or process development is desirable but not essential. Knowledge of food safety, quality systems and nutritional labelling is advantageous. Strong communication, problem-solving and organisational skills. A proactive approach with a genuine passion for product development. What's on offer: Competitive starting salary and benefits. Excellent training and career progression. The opportunity to work on exciting product innovation projects. Supportive working environment. Long-term career prospects within a growing and forward-thinking business. If you're looking to build a rewarding career in food product development and want to make a real impact within an innovative manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!
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 Spalding , we have a team of around 540 colleagues. We produce coleslaw, potato salad, salad bar bulk products (2kg), pasta salads and couscous/grains for some of the biggest retailers in the UK including Morrisons, Co-op, Asda, Aldi, Sainsbury's, Nando's and Pizza Hut. Our Spalding site has a restaurant with hot food available to all our colleagues. What you'll be doing As Process Development Technologist (Fixed term for approximately 7 months) , you will carry out all relevant manufacturing projects to deliver process development and line trials successfully. Provide information to support the creation of customer and factory specifications which lead to the production of accurate and appropriate product labelling information Responsible for the planning, preparation and successful execution of process development and line trials to deliver customer requirements and process improvements Provide process guidance and advice to crossfunctional manufacturing teams to promote adoption of new practices or process for increased efficiency Monitor and communicate process trends to ensure launch date adherence, maximum process optimisation and effective communication to customers Challenge and investigate potential continuous improvement projects and facilitate relevant trials to drive process and product enhancements opportunities Ensure the output of all line trials are fully documented with adherence to food safety, quality standards and customer requirements are met Assessment of equipment capability to ensure that process standards are in line with company and customer requirements to drive improvements Ensure that a safe working environment exists for colleagues and that as a minimum the department meets the standards set out in the Health, Safety and Environment Policy What we're looking for We're not all the same at Greencore and our differences help us to make every day taste better for all our stakeholders. We truly put our people at the core and are proud of our diversity. Ideally educated to degree level in a food science or related subject, plus relevant working experience within a food manufacturing environment Relevant qualifications essential such as Level 3 Food Hygiene, Level 2 Health and safety, Level 2 Hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP), Level 2 Sensory Training and Level 2 Micro biological training Experienced in evaluation and interpretation of shelf-life results Experienced in interpretation of customer codes of practice Experienced working with different types of computer programmes and can demonstrate experience analysing project results Knowledge of legal labelling legislation and a variety of retailer web-based systems is desirable Understanding of technology relevant to business area and area of responsibility and a demonstratable understanding of technical key performance indicators Can demonstrate the following skills and experiences, GMP knowledge of techniques, basic hygiene principles, basic legal labelling, and basic knowledge of weight legislation If 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 policies Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career. We reserve the right to close this advertisement before the stated closing date Recruitment Fraud Warning: Greencore and its recruitment partners never charge candidates any fees at any stage of the hiring process. Any request for payment relating to a job opportunity should be considered fraudulent.
Sep 09, 2026
Full time
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 Spalding , we have a team of around 540 colleagues. We produce coleslaw, potato salad, salad bar bulk products (2kg), pasta salads and couscous/grains for some of the biggest retailers in the UK including Morrisons, Co-op, Asda, Aldi, Sainsbury's, Nando's and Pizza Hut. Our Spalding site has a restaurant with hot food available to all our colleagues. What you'll be doing As Process Development Technologist (Fixed term for approximately 7 months) , you will carry out all relevant manufacturing projects to deliver process development and line trials successfully. Provide information to support the creation of customer and factory specifications which lead to the production of accurate and appropriate product labelling information Responsible for the planning, preparation and successful execution of process development and line trials to deliver customer requirements and process improvements Provide process guidance and advice to crossfunctional manufacturing teams to promote adoption of new practices or process for increased efficiency Monitor and communicate process trends to ensure launch date adherence, maximum process optimisation and effective communication to customers Challenge and investigate potential continuous improvement projects and facilitate relevant trials to drive process and product enhancements opportunities Ensure the output of all line trials are fully documented with adherence to food safety, quality standards and customer requirements are met Assessment of equipment capability to ensure that process standards are in line with company and customer requirements to drive improvements Ensure that a safe working environment exists for colleagues and that as a minimum the department meets the standards set out in the Health, Safety and Environment Policy What we're looking for We're not all the same at Greencore and our differences help us to make every day taste better for all our stakeholders. We truly put our people at the core and are proud of our diversity. Ideally educated to degree level in a food science or related subject, plus relevant working experience within a food manufacturing environment Relevant qualifications essential such as Level 3 Food Hygiene, Level 2 Health and safety, Level 2 Hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP), Level 2 Sensory Training and Level 2 Micro biological training Experienced in evaluation and interpretation of shelf-life results Experienced in interpretation of customer codes of practice Experienced working with different types of computer programmes and can demonstrate experience analysing project results Knowledge of legal labelling legislation and a variety of retailer web-based systems is desirable Understanding of technology relevant to business area and area of responsibility and a demonstratable understanding of technical key performance indicators Can demonstrate the following skills and experiences, GMP knowledge of techniques, basic hygiene principles, basic legal labelling, and basic knowledge of weight legislation If 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 policies Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career. We reserve the right to close this advertisement before the stated closing date Recruitment Fraud Warning: Greencore and its recruitment partners never charge candidates any fees at any stage of the hiring process. Any request for payment relating to a job opportunity should be considered fraudulent.
Specification Technologist - 3 Month FTC £35,000 Pro Rata Wrexham Are you looking to develop your career within Technical Services and Specifications by working closely with major retailers and widely recognised food products? This international food manufacturer has a long-established and significant presence in the UK, producing millions of meals weekly from sites across the country for all of the leading supermarkets. In this role you will support the Technical Services function by managing customer specifications, artwork approvals and technical documentation, ensuring products are accurately represented and compliant with both customer and legislative requirements. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in Specifications in the Food Manufacturing sector and will be knowledgeable about various retailer specification systems as well as labelling and artwork standards. This is an excellent opportunity to join a large and busy food manufacturing business where you can generate significant value for your career and enhance your CV by working closely with major retail customers across the UK. Day-to-day of the role: Managing customer specifications and technical information across retailer systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance Reviewing artwork and pack copy to ensure labelling information meets customer and regulatory requirements Working with internal departments and external stakeholders to deliver projects within agreed launch timescales Supporting technical compliance activities, documentation control and internal audit programmes across the business The ideal person will have: Demonstrable Specifications experience in the Food Manufacturing sector Knowledge of retailer specification systems, food labelling requirements and customer standards Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships across technical and operational teams If you are interested in this position, click apply or contact Stuart Goble at Reed.
Sep 09, 2026
Full time
Specification Technologist - 3 Month FTC £35,000 Pro Rata Wrexham Are you looking to develop your career within Technical Services and Specifications by working closely with major retailers and widely recognised food products? This international food manufacturer has a long-established and significant presence in the UK, producing millions of meals weekly from sites across the country for all of the leading supermarkets. In this role you will support the Technical Services function by managing customer specifications, artwork approvals and technical documentation, ensuring products are accurately represented and compliant with both customer and legislative requirements. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in Specifications in the Food Manufacturing sector and will be knowledgeable about various retailer specification systems as well as labelling and artwork standards. This is an excellent opportunity to join a large and busy food manufacturing business where you can generate significant value for your career and enhance your CV by working closely with major retail customers across the UK. Day-to-day of the role: Managing customer specifications and technical information across retailer systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance Reviewing artwork and pack copy to ensure labelling information meets customer and regulatory requirements Working with internal departments and external stakeholders to deliver projects within agreed launch timescales Supporting technical compliance activities, documentation control and internal audit programmes across the business The ideal person will have: Demonstrable Specifications experience in the Food Manufacturing sector Knowledge of retailer specification systems, food labelling requirements and customer standards Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships across technical and operational teams If you are interested in this position, click apply or contact Stuart Goble at Reed.
Senior Sensory Technologist Location: Buckinghamshire The Opportunity Our client is a leading international food manufacturer with an exciting portfolio of well-known consumer brands. They are seeking an experienced Senior Sensory Technologist to join their Innovation team, playing a key role in ensuring consumer and sensory insights drive product development and business decisions. Working as part of a collaborative cross-functional team, you'll lead sensory and consumer research programmes that support innovation, product optimisation and continuous improvement across a diverse product portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity to influence products from concept through to launch while working with a business that places consumers at the centre of everything it does. Key Responsibilities Lead sensory and consumer research programmes across innovation, renovation and product optimisation projects. Design and execute sensory and consumer studies using appropriate quantitative and qualitative methodologies. Manage projects from study design through to analysis, interpretation and presentation of results. Translate complex data into clear, commercially relevant recommendations that influence product development. Present insights to technical, commercial and senior stakeholders to support decision making. Work closely with Product Development, Marketing, Consumer Insight and Technical teams to embed consumer learning throughout the innovation process. Identify market, category and competitor trends to support future innovation strategies. Champion best practice in sensory science and continuously evaluate new methodologies and technologies. Build strong relationships across the business to maximise the value of sensory and consumer insight. About You We're looking for someone with a strong background in sensory science who enjoys working collaboratively and influencing product decisions through data-driven insight. You'll ideally have: A degree in Food Science, Sensory Science, Consumer Science or a related discipline. Significant experience in sensory science or consumer technical insight within the food or FMCG industry. Strong understanding of both qualitative and quantitative sensory methodologies. Experience using statistical and sensory software such as RedJade, XLSTAT, R or similar. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills. The ability to interpret complex datasets and communicate findings in a clear and engaging way. Strong presentation and stakeholder management skills. Experience working within cross functional innovation or product development teams. Excellent organisation and project management skills. What's on Offer Competitive salary Annual bonus Private medical insurance Enhanced pension 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Life assurance Flexible benefits package Ongoing professional development and career progression Interested? If you're passionate about sensory science and consumer understanding and are looking to make a real impact within a global FMCG business, we'd love to hear from you.
Sep 09, 2026
Full time
Senior Sensory Technologist Location: Buckinghamshire The Opportunity Our client is a leading international food manufacturer with an exciting portfolio of well-known consumer brands. They are seeking an experienced Senior Sensory Technologist to join their Innovation team, playing a key role in ensuring consumer and sensory insights drive product development and business decisions. Working as part of a collaborative cross-functional team, you'll lead sensory and consumer research programmes that support innovation, product optimisation and continuous improvement across a diverse product portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity to influence products from concept through to launch while working with a business that places consumers at the centre of everything it does. Key Responsibilities Lead sensory and consumer research programmes across innovation, renovation and product optimisation projects. Design and execute sensory and consumer studies using appropriate quantitative and qualitative methodologies. Manage projects from study design through to analysis, interpretation and presentation of results. Translate complex data into clear, commercially relevant recommendations that influence product development. Present insights to technical, commercial and senior stakeholders to support decision making. Work closely with Product Development, Marketing, Consumer Insight and Technical teams to embed consumer learning throughout the innovation process. Identify market, category and competitor trends to support future innovation strategies. Champion best practice in sensory science and continuously evaluate new methodologies and technologies. Build strong relationships across the business to maximise the value of sensory and consumer insight. About You We're looking for someone with a strong background in sensory science who enjoys working collaboratively and influencing product decisions through data-driven insight. You'll ideally have: A degree in Food Science, Sensory Science, Consumer Science or a related discipline. Significant experience in sensory science or consumer technical insight within the food or FMCG industry. Strong understanding of both qualitative and quantitative sensory methodologies. Experience using statistical and sensory software such as RedJade, XLSTAT, R or similar. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills. The ability to interpret complex datasets and communicate findings in a clear and engaging way. Strong presentation and stakeholder management skills. Experience working within cross functional innovation or product development teams. Excellent organisation and project management skills. What's on Offer Competitive salary Annual bonus Private medical insurance Enhanced pension 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Life assurance Flexible benefits package Ongoing professional development and career progression Interested? If you're passionate about sensory science and consumer understanding and are looking to make a real impact within a global FMCG business, we'd love to hear from you.
Senior Process Development Technologist Somerset £up to £44,000 + Excellent Benefits Are you passionate about turning great food ideas into successful products? We're looking for an experienced Senior Process Development Technologist to join our NPD team and lead the journey from concept to commercial production click apply for full job details
Sep 09, 2026
Full time
Senior Process Development Technologist Somerset £up to £44,000 + Excellent Benefits Are you passionate about turning great food ideas into successful products? We're looking for an experienced Senior Process Development Technologist to join our NPD team and lead the journey from concept to commercial production click apply for full job details
Your new company A well established food manufacturing business in the Newtownards area is seeking an NPD Technologist to join its growing Innovation team. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a business focused on driving product innovation and sustainable growth through the development of new and improved food products. Working within a fast paced environment, you will play a key role in bringing innovative concepts from idea through to launch. Your new role As NPD Technologist, you will support the development of new and existing products from concept through to commercial launch. This role has a strong culinary focus, making it ideal for candidates with hands-on food preparation, chef or culinary development experience who are looking to build a career within food manufacturing innovation.You will be involved in recipe development, kitchen sample preparation, benchmarking, product tastings, ingredient sourcing and factory trials, working closely with internal teams to ensure products are delivered in line with customer expectations, process capabilities and legal requirements. You will also support specification preparation, product costing and process optimisation initiatives while maintaining accurate records throughout the development life cycle. What you'll need to succeed Previous experience within NPD, food development or a culinary/chef-based role Food-related qualification (Degree/HND) or relevant industry experience Passion for food innovation, recipe development and product creation Knowledge of food processing, HACCP and food safety principles Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work cross-functionally Creative mindset with a practical approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement Strong organisational and project management skills Entry-level candidates with relevant culinary NPD experience and a strong desire to learn are encouraged to apply What you'll get in return Opportunity to develop your career within a growing and innovative NPD function Hands-on involvement in the full product development lifecycle from concept through to launch Strong exposure to recipe development, factory trials, customer projects and food innovation Monday-Friday working pattern (9:00am-5:00pm) with flexibility where required Supportive team environment with excellent opportunities for learning and development Opportunity to work with a wide range of ingredients, flavours and new product concepts Competitive salary package and long term career progression opportunities within food manufacturing innovation What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Sep 09, 2026
Full time
Your new company A well established food manufacturing business in the Newtownards area is seeking an NPD Technologist to join its growing Innovation team. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a business focused on driving product innovation and sustainable growth through the development of new and improved food products. Working within a fast paced environment, you will play a key role in bringing innovative concepts from idea through to launch. Your new role As NPD Technologist, you will support the development of new and existing products from concept through to commercial launch. This role has a strong culinary focus, making it ideal for candidates with hands-on food preparation, chef or culinary development experience who are looking to build a career within food manufacturing innovation.You will be involved in recipe development, kitchen sample preparation, benchmarking, product tastings, ingredient sourcing and factory trials, working closely with internal teams to ensure products are delivered in line with customer expectations, process capabilities and legal requirements. You will also support specification preparation, product costing and process optimisation initiatives while maintaining accurate records throughout the development life cycle. What you'll need to succeed Previous experience within NPD, food development or a culinary/chef-based role Food-related qualification (Degree/HND) or relevant industry experience Passion for food innovation, recipe development and product creation Knowledge of food processing, HACCP and food safety principles Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work cross-functionally Creative mindset with a practical approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement Strong organisational and project management skills Entry-level candidates with relevant culinary NPD experience and a strong desire to learn are encouraged to apply What you'll get in return Opportunity to develop your career within a growing and innovative NPD function Hands-on involvement in the full product development lifecycle from concept through to launch Strong exposure to recipe development, factory trials, customer projects and food innovation Monday-Friday working pattern (9:00am-5:00pm) with flexibility where required Supportive team environment with excellent opportunities for learning and development Opportunity to work with a wide range of ingredients, flavours and new product concepts Competitive salary package and long term career progression opportunities within food manufacturing innovation What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Graduate Process & Development Technologist Location: Headcorn Salary: £28,000-£32,000 + Benefits Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent An exciting opportunity has become available for a Process & Development Technologist to join a successful and growing food manufacturing business in Kent. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for food innovation to play a key role in developing new products from concept through to commercial launch. Working within the Technical & NPD team, you'll be involved in kitchen development, product formulation, factory trials, shelf-life testing and supporting successful product launches. You'll also prepare technical documentation, complete nutritional calculations, liaise with customers and internal teams and help ensure products meet the highest standards of quality, food safety and compliance. What we're looking for: Degree in Food Science, Product Development or similar - recent graduates are encouraged to apply as full training will be provided. Experience in food or beverage manufacturing, NPD, or process development is desirable but not essential. Knowledge of food safety, quality systems and nutritional labelling is advantageous. Strong communication, problem-solving and organisational skills. A proactive approach with a genuine passion for product development. What's on offer: Competitive starting salary and benefits. Excellent training and career progression. The opportunity to work on exciting product innovation projects. Supportive working environment. Long-term career prospects within a growing and forward-thinking business. If you're looking to build a rewarding career in food product development and want to make a real impact within an innovative manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!
Sep 08, 2026
Full time
Graduate Process & Development Technologist Location: Headcorn Salary: £28,000-£32,000 + Benefits Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent An exciting opportunity has become available for a Process & Development Technologist to join a successful and growing food manufacturing business in Kent. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for food innovation to play a key role in developing new products from concept through to commercial launch. Working within the Technical & NPD team, you'll be involved in kitchen development, product formulation, factory trials, shelf-life testing and supporting successful product launches. You'll also prepare technical documentation, complete nutritional calculations, liaise with customers and internal teams and help ensure products meet the highest standards of quality, food safety and compliance. What we're looking for: Degree in Food Science, Product Development or similar - recent graduates are encouraged to apply as full training will be provided. Experience in food or beverage manufacturing, NPD, or process development is desirable but not essential. Knowledge of food safety, quality systems and nutritional labelling is advantageous. Strong communication, problem-solving and organisational skills. A proactive approach with a genuine passion for product development. What's on offer: Competitive starting salary and benefits. Excellent training and career progression. The opportunity to work on exciting product innovation projects. Supportive working environment. Long-term career prospects within a growing and forward-thinking business. If you're looking to build a rewarding career in food product development and want to make a real impact within an innovative manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!
We are recruiting on behalf of a leading global food ingredients business for a Principal Development Technologist to join their R&D function in Derbyshire. This is a genuinely exciting opportunity for an experienced NPD professional with a background in UK food manufacturing to step into a high-profile role shaping the company's technical direction and driving innovation that feeds directly into an ambitious European growth strategy. The role also comes with the flexibility of two days working from home each week alongside travel across Europe, giving you real variety and the chance to build relationships and influence projects on an international scale. As Principal Development Technologist you will take ownership of key innovation, technical and value leadership projects, playing a central role in building capability within local teams while working closely with Global and Regional category teams to support the delivery of regional initiatives. You will also take the lead on knowledge management and knowledge transfer across the wider business, building strong relationships with external technology partners, co-manufacturers and ingredient suppliers along the way. This is a role where your input will genuinely help bring the company's Purpose Driven Strategy to life, with a strong focus on sustainability and health and nutrition. You will collaborate regularly across a wide range of internal functions including Unit and European R&D teams, Regulatory, Nutrition, Marketing and Quality, exchanging technical information and keeping projects moving in the right direction. Strong communication skills will be essential as you prepare presentations, work instructions, training documents and detailed technical reports that share knowledge and learnings effectively across the business. You will manage project budgets, lead nutritional reformulation projects and maintain the highest standards of confidentiality around product formulas and intellectual property throughout. The successful candidate will bring proven NPD experience gained within UK food manufacturing along with the confidence to work independently, using sound judgement and ingenuity to approach complex innovation and technology projects. Strong technical and problem-solving skills will be important, as will the ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines effectively and the leadership qualities needed to guide projects through to successful completion. A collaborative, resilient and customer-focused approach will round out your profile, along with the energy and enthusiasm to take on new challenges with a real sense of urgency. If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please get in touch with Nicola Richardson on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) to find out more. As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website (url removed)
Sep 07, 2026
Full time
We are recruiting on behalf of a leading global food ingredients business for a Principal Development Technologist to join their R&D function in Derbyshire. This is a genuinely exciting opportunity for an experienced NPD professional with a background in UK food manufacturing to step into a high-profile role shaping the company's technical direction and driving innovation that feeds directly into an ambitious European growth strategy. The role also comes with the flexibility of two days working from home each week alongside travel across Europe, giving you real variety and the chance to build relationships and influence projects on an international scale. As Principal Development Technologist you will take ownership of key innovation, technical and value leadership projects, playing a central role in building capability within local teams while working closely with Global and Regional category teams to support the delivery of regional initiatives. You will also take the lead on knowledge management and knowledge transfer across the wider business, building strong relationships with external technology partners, co-manufacturers and ingredient suppliers along the way. This is a role where your input will genuinely help bring the company's Purpose Driven Strategy to life, with a strong focus on sustainability and health and nutrition. You will collaborate regularly across a wide range of internal functions including Unit and European R&D teams, Regulatory, Nutrition, Marketing and Quality, exchanging technical information and keeping projects moving in the right direction. Strong communication skills will be essential as you prepare presentations, work instructions, training documents and detailed technical reports that share knowledge and learnings effectively across the business. You will manage project budgets, lead nutritional reformulation projects and maintain the highest standards of confidentiality around product formulas and intellectual property throughout. The successful candidate will bring proven NPD experience gained within UK food manufacturing along with the confidence to work independently, using sound judgement and ingenuity to approach complex innovation and technology projects. Strong technical and problem-solving skills will be important, as will the ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines effectively and the leadership qualities needed to guide projects through to successful completion. A collaborative, resilient and customer-focused approach will round out your profile, along with the energy and enthusiasm to take on new challenges with a real sense of urgency. If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please get in touch with Nicola Richardson on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) to find out more. As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website (url removed)
This Brigg Scientific Client are a food manufacturing company based in East Manchester. The curremtly have a vacancy for a Food Quality Assurance Technologist. Duties include: Co-ordinate and condust Raw materials inpections Verifying Certificates on Analysis Perform Organoleptic testing Control Raw Material stock Conduct audits for GMP, CCPs and Hygeine amongst others Validate food safety, quality and legal processes. Support QA projects. Equipmet calibration Admin duties, PO Numbers, Batch release numbers The role in Monday to Friday, 8am - 4pm, but extra hours in the form of overtime may be required depending on critical neeeds. The role is initially a temporrry contrcat, but will become permanent for the right candidate. Salary is circa 32,600
Sep 07, 2026
Contractor
This Brigg Scientific Client are a food manufacturing company based in East Manchester. The curremtly have a vacancy for a Food Quality Assurance Technologist. Duties include: Co-ordinate and condust Raw materials inpections Verifying Certificates on Analysis Perform Organoleptic testing Control Raw Material stock Conduct audits for GMP, CCPs and Hygeine amongst others Validate food safety, quality and legal processes. Support QA projects. Equipmet calibration Admin duties, PO Numbers, Batch release numbers The role in Monday to Friday, 8am - 4pm, but extra hours in the form of overtime may be required depending on critical neeeds. The role is initially a temporrry contrcat, but will become permanent for the right candidate. Salary is circa 32,600
Compliance Technologist Food Manufacturing Chippenham / Wiltshire 100% Site Based Competitive Salary + Benefits We re looking for a sharp, proactive Compliance Technologist to join a fast-paced food manufacturing business and play a key role in keeping products, suppliers and technical information accurate, compliant and customer-ready. Working closely with the Regulatory & Labelling Supervisor, you ll take ownership of specifications, supplier information, labelling, artwork and technical queries ensuring everything meets customer requirements, legislation and BRCGS standards. This is a great opportunity for an experienced QA/Technical professional looking for their next step, or a Food Science graduate with some industry experience ready to build their career. What You ll Be Doing Own and maintain specifications for raw materials, packaging and finished products Review supplier technical information and ensure it is accurate, complete and audit-ready Manage technical documentation including HACCPs, specifications, labels and swabbing plans Work directly with customers to resolve technical queries quickly and effectively Maintain supplier approvals, records and audit information Create specifications for new products and keep the specification database up to date Use customer specification platforms including Food Logic and TraceGains Create, review and approve artwork against current food labelling legislation Support NPD and wider technical projects Ensure all activity meets BRCGS, customer and regulatory requirements What You ll Bring Experience in a QA or Technical role within food manufacturing Chilled food experience would be a strong advantage Alternatively, a relevant Food Science / Food Technology qualification with industry experience Knowledge of technical specifications, supplier approval and food labelling Understanding of NPD and product specifications is desirable Ability to interpret technical procedures and UK/EU food legislation Excellent attention to detail and organisation Confident communication skills with customers, suppliers and internal teams A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the ability to work to deadlines Why This Role? This is more than a technical administration role. You ll have genuine responsibility across compliance, specifications, suppliers, customers, labelling and NPD, giving you the opportunity to broaden your technical expertise and progress your career. Competitive salary Pension Death in Service 25 days holiday + statutory Commutable from: Bath, Chippenham, Warminster, Devizes, Trowbridge, Swindon and surrounding areas. Ready to step up your technical career? Apply now with your CV and take your next step in food manufacturing.
Sep 06, 2026
Full time
Compliance Technologist Food Manufacturing Chippenham / Wiltshire 100% Site Based Competitive Salary + Benefits We re looking for a sharp, proactive Compliance Technologist to join a fast-paced food manufacturing business and play a key role in keeping products, suppliers and technical information accurate, compliant and customer-ready. Working closely with the Regulatory & Labelling Supervisor, you ll take ownership of specifications, supplier information, labelling, artwork and technical queries ensuring everything meets customer requirements, legislation and BRCGS standards. This is a great opportunity for an experienced QA/Technical professional looking for their next step, or a Food Science graduate with some industry experience ready to build their career. What You ll Be Doing Own and maintain specifications for raw materials, packaging and finished products Review supplier technical information and ensure it is accurate, complete and audit-ready Manage technical documentation including HACCPs, specifications, labels and swabbing plans Work directly with customers to resolve technical queries quickly and effectively Maintain supplier approvals, records and audit information Create specifications for new products and keep the specification database up to date Use customer specification platforms including Food Logic and TraceGains Create, review and approve artwork against current food labelling legislation Support NPD and wider technical projects Ensure all activity meets BRCGS, customer and regulatory requirements What You ll Bring Experience in a QA or Technical role within food manufacturing Chilled food experience would be a strong advantage Alternatively, a relevant Food Science / Food Technology qualification with industry experience Knowledge of technical specifications, supplier approval and food labelling Understanding of NPD and product specifications is desirable Ability to interpret technical procedures and UK/EU food legislation Excellent attention to detail and organisation Confident communication skills with customers, suppliers and internal teams A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the ability to work to deadlines Why This Role? This is more than a technical administration role. You ll have genuine responsibility across compliance, specifications, suppliers, customers, labelling and NPD, giving you the opportunity to broaden your technical expertise and progress your career. Competitive salary Pension Death in Service 25 days holiday + statutory Commutable from: Bath, Chippenham, Warminster, Devizes, Trowbridge, Swindon and surrounding areas. Ready to step up your technical career? Apply now with your CV and take your next step in food manufacturing.
Process Technologist Salary: Competitive salary Benefits: Company share save scheme, Competitive matched pension contribution, Life insurance up to 4x salary Location: Greencore London Meals Abbeydale, Abbeydale Road, HA0 1TW Ways of Working: Site based Hours of work: Tuesday to Saturday 08:30am-17:00pm Contract Type: Permanent 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 every day 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. Our site in Park Royal, West London, spans three factories and a distribution centre. The site produces a wide range of chilled ready meals, houmous dips, deli products, and savoury accompaniments, employing over 2,000 people in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. What you'll be doing In this dynamic role as a Process Technologist, you will support the development of manufacturing capability to take approved product concepts into full-scale production. Working closely with cross-functional teams and customers, you will ensure products are delivered in line with food safety, technical, health & safety, financial and commercial standards, supporting successful launches in a fast-paced environment. Role Accountabilities • Deliver manufacturing trials in line with critical paths, using structured problem-solving to identify, capture and resolve issues across functions • Prepare and complete transit tests, review microbiological and nutritional results, and ensure alignment with customer codes and project objectives • Facilitate post-trial evaluations, coordinating samples, reviewing organoleptic assessments and producing QAS reports with clear action plans • Conduct food safety validations in line with site CCPs and HACCP principles, ensuring compliance with retailer procedures • Manage raw materials and packaging approval status, controlling costs and proactively resolving issues to protect the critical path • Plan and support customer panels, build effective stakeholder relationships and implement improvements based on feedback • Monitor factory processes, collect and analyse data, identify issues in standard production and support cost reduction opportunities • Complete controlled trial, pre-production and launch documentation accurately and on time • Operate safely at all times, complying with legislation, reporting hazards promptly and supporting continuous improvement in health, safety and environmental performance What we're looking for • Experience working within a manufacturing or process-led environment • Strong understanding of food safety, technical and production standards • Ability to manage critical paths and coordinate multiple activities simultaneously • Confident problem-solving skills with a practical, solutions-focused mindset • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail • Effective communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across functions • Proactive approach to continuous improvement and delivering business outcomes • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities At 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. If 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 contribution 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 policies Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career. Greencore and its recruitment partners never charge candidates any fees at any stage of the hiring process. Any request for payment relating to a job opportunity should be considered fraudulent.
Sep 06, 2026
Full time
Process Technologist Salary: Competitive salary Benefits: Company share save scheme, Competitive matched pension contribution, Life insurance up to 4x salary Location: Greencore London Meals Abbeydale, Abbeydale Road, HA0 1TW Ways of Working: Site based Hours of work: Tuesday to Saturday 08:30am-17:00pm Contract Type: Permanent 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 every day 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. Our site in Park Royal, West London, spans three factories and a distribution centre. The site produces a wide range of chilled ready meals, houmous dips, deli products, and savoury accompaniments, employing over 2,000 people in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. What you'll be doing In this dynamic role as a Process Technologist, you will support the development of manufacturing capability to take approved product concepts into full-scale production. Working closely with cross-functional teams and customers, you will ensure products are delivered in line with food safety, technical, health & safety, financial and commercial standards, supporting successful launches in a fast-paced environment. Role Accountabilities • Deliver manufacturing trials in line with critical paths, using structured problem-solving to identify, capture and resolve issues across functions • Prepare and complete transit tests, review microbiological and nutritional results, and ensure alignment with customer codes and project objectives • Facilitate post-trial evaluations, coordinating samples, reviewing organoleptic assessments and producing QAS reports with clear action plans • Conduct food safety validations in line with site CCPs and HACCP principles, ensuring compliance with retailer procedures • Manage raw materials and packaging approval status, controlling costs and proactively resolving issues to protect the critical path • Plan and support customer panels, build effective stakeholder relationships and implement improvements based on feedback • Monitor factory processes, collect and analyse data, identify issues in standard production and support cost reduction opportunities • Complete controlled trial, pre-production and launch documentation accurately and on time • Operate safely at all times, complying with legislation, reporting hazards promptly and supporting continuous improvement in health, safety and environmental performance What we're looking for • Experience working within a manufacturing or process-led environment • Strong understanding of food safety, technical and production standards • Ability to manage critical paths and coordinate multiple activities simultaneously • Confident problem-solving skills with a practical, solutions-focused mindset • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail • Effective communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across functions • Proactive approach to continuous improvement and delivering business outcomes • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities At 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. If 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 contribution 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 policies Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career. Greencore and its recruitment partners never charge candidates any fees at any stage of the hiring process. Any request for payment relating to a job opportunity should be considered fraudulent.
Ellison Institute of Technology
Oxford, Oxfordshire
At the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT), we're on a mission to translate scientific discovery into real world impact. We bring together visionary scientists, technologists, policy makers, and entrepreneurs to tackle humanity's greatest challenges in four transformative areas: Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture Climate Change & Managing CO Artificial Intelligence & Robotics This is ambitious work - work that demands curiosity, courage, and a relentless drive to make a difference. At EIT, you'll join a community built on excellence, innovation, tenacity, trust, and collaboration, where bold ideas become real-world breakthroughs. Together, we push boundaries, embrace complexity, and create solutions to scale ideas from lab to society. Explore more at Welcome to the Pathogen Program: Within this ecosystem, the Pathogen Program exemplifies EIT's dedication to ground-breaking science. It seeks to transform pathogen risk management, detection and response by leveraging Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS)-based metagenomic and pathogen-specific analytical tools. The goal is to power metagenomic devices using long-read sequencing technologies by building a comprehensive database of pathogen information to inform response. The database will comprise >400,00 paired high-quality long read sequences with comprehensive antimicrobial susceptibility profiles. Enabled by Oracle Inc.'s cloud-computing scale and security, the Pathogen Program is advancing toward certified diagnostic tools for deployment in laboratories, hospitals, and public health organisations worldwide. Your Role: We are looking for a Senior Scientist with expertise in AMR genomics to join the Pathogen Program. This is a predominantly desk-based role working collaboratively across teams within the Pathogen Program to provide expert input on a range of AMR related tasks and topics. You will curate expert rules for interpretation of AMR genotypic data, provide domain-specific analysis and support for genome sequence and AST data generated by the laboratory, provide expert advice for AST testing and investigate putative novel mechanisms of resistance. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic individual with a passion for AMR and strong domain-specific knowledge to contribute to an ambitious program of work aiming to revolutionise pathogen diagnostics. Key Responsibilities: Provide expert knowledge and input into research and operational activities involving antimicrobials and AMR. Develop expert rules for prediction of antimicrobial phenotype from genotypic information. Curate catalogues of antimicrobial resistance loci, such as AMRFinderPlus output. Contribute to design and quality assurance of antimicrobial susceptibility testing. Review paired antimicrobial susceptibility and whole genome sequence data to identify possible anomalies or areas for further investigation. Review existing MIC data and identify priorities for further testing or re-testing. Interpret and curate data on plasmids and mobile genetic elements from genomic and metagenomic datasets. Collaborate with colleagues developing Machine Learning models for AMR prediction from genotype. Contribute to research to identify and investigate novel antimicrobial resistance mechanisms identified by Machine Learning models. Collaborate with laboratory scientists to produce and evaluate datasets for identification of AMR genes and prediction of antimicrobial susceptibility from metagenomic data. Liaise with key internal and external stakeholders involved in EIT's AMR-related activities. Opportunity to conduct laboratory research to generate datasets for identification of AMR genes and prediction of antimicrobial susceptibility from metagenomic data. Opportunity to contribute to laboratory research investigating putative novel antimicrobial resistance loci. Keep up with the latest literature relevant to the field. Keep excellent records of work performed. Analyse and summarise data, and present data and results at internal or external meetings as required. Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Experience: A PhD degree in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g. microbiology, molecular microbiology clinical biology biochemistry). over 2 years of post-doctoral research experience. Significant research experience in antimicrobial resistance. Significant experience working with and interpreting genomic data from bacteria. Strong data analysis skills and familiarity with data analysis packages such as R. Good communication skills. Excellent record-keeping and attention to detail. Strong IT skills and experience using spreadsheets, word processing and presentation software. Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Experience: Research experience in AMR genomics Research experience with plasmids or other mobile genetic elements Basic bioinformatic skills Microbiology and/or molecular biology laboratory skills Familiarity with metagenomic workflows and data Experience working with nanopore sequencing Previous experience of using Confluence, Jira, Lucidchart or other similar reporting and project management tools Key Attributes: Enthusiastic and proactive individual with a "can-do" attitude. Ability to work effectively in a high-growth, fast-paced, dynamic environment. Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks. Collaborative team-player, able to work well within multi-disciplinary teams. Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with a wide range of people from diverse backgrounds. Ability to effectively communicate across scientific domains. Good problem-solving skills. Highly organised, with excellent time management and prioritisation abilities. Benefits We offer the following salary and benefits: Travel Allowance Bonus Enhanced holiday pay Pension Life Assurance Income Protection Private Medical Insurance Hospital Cash Plan Therapy Services Perk Box Electrical Car Scheme Why work for EIT: At the Ellison Institute, we believe a collaborative, inclusive team is key to our success. We are building a supportive environment where creative risks are encouraged, and everyone feels heard. Valuing emotional intelligence, empathy, respect, and resilience, we encourage people to be curious and to have a shared commitment to excellence. Join us and make an impact! Terms of Appointment: You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary. You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford (or be willing to relocate). Hybrid working
Sep 04, 2026
Full time
At the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT), we're on a mission to translate scientific discovery into real world impact. We bring together visionary scientists, technologists, policy makers, and entrepreneurs to tackle humanity's greatest challenges in four transformative areas: Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture Climate Change & Managing CO Artificial Intelligence & Robotics This is ambitious work - work that demands curiosity, courage, and a relentless drive to make a difference. At EIT, you'll join a community built on excellence, innovation, tenacity, trust, and collaboration, where bold ideas become real-world breakthroughs. Together, we push boundaries, embrace complexity, and create solutions to scale ideas from lab to society. Explore more at Welcome to the Pathogen Program: Within this ecosystem, the Pathogen Program exemplifies EIT's dedication to ground-breaking science. It seeks to transform pathogen risk management, detection and response by leveraging Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS)-based metagenomic and pathogen-specific analytical tools. The goal is to power metagenomic devices using long-read sequencing technologies by building a comprehensive database of pathogen information to inform response. The database will comprise >400,00 paired high-quality long read sequences with comprehensive antimicrobial susceptibility profiles. Enabled by Oracle Inc.'s cloud-computing scale and security, the Pathogen Program is advancing toward certified diagnostic tools for deployment in laboratories, hospitals, and public health organisations worldwide. Your Role: We are looking for a Senior Scientist with expertise in AMR genomics to join the Pathogen Program. This is a predominantly desk-based role working collaboratively across teams within the Pathogen Program to provide expert input on a range of AMR related tasks and topics. You will curate expert rules for interpretation of AMR genotypic data, provide domain-specific analysis and support for genome sequence and AST data generated by the laboratory, provide expert advice for AST testing and investigate putative novel mechanisms of resistance. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic individual with a passion for AMR and strong domain-specific knowledge to contribute to an ambitious program of work aiming to revolutionise pathogen diagnostics. Key Responsibilities: Provide expert knowledge and input into research and operational activities involving antimicrobials and AMR. Develop expert rules for prediction of antimicrobial phenotype from genotypic information. Curate catalogues of antimicrobial resistance loci, such as AMRFinderPlus output. Contribute to design and quality assurance of antimicrobial susceptibility testing. Review paired antimicrobial susceptibility and whole genome sequence data to identify possible anomalies or areas for further investigation. Review existing MIC data and identify priorities for further testing or re-testing. Interpret and curate data on plasmids and mobile genetic elements from genomic and metagenomic datasets. Collaborate with colleagues developing Machine Learning models for AMR prediction from genotype. Contribute to research to identify and investigate novel antimicrobial resistance mechanisms identified by Machine Learning models. Collaborate with laboratory scientists to produce and evaluate datasets for identification of AMR genes and prediction of antimicrobial susceptibility from metagenomic data. Liaise with key internal and external stakeholders involved in EIT's AMR-related activities. Opportunity to conduct laboratory research to generate datasets for identification of AMR genes and prediction of antimicrobial susceptibility from metagenomic data. Opportunity to contribute to laboratory research investigating putative novel antimicrobial resistance loci. Keep up with the latest literature relevant to the field. Keep excellent records of work performed. Analyse and summarise data, and present data and results at internal or external meetings as required. Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Experience: A PhD degree in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g. microbiology, molecular microbiology clinical biology biochemistry). over 2 years of post-doctoral research experience. Significant research experience in antimicrobial resistance. Significant experience working with and interpreting genomic data from bacteria. Strong data analysis skills and familiarity with data analysis packages such as R. Good communication skills. Excellent record-keeping and attention to detail. Strong IT skills and experience using spreadsheets, word processing and presentation software. Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Experience: Research experience in AMR genomics Research experience with plasmids or other mobile genetic elements Basic bioinformatic skills Microbiology and/or molecular biology laboratory skills Familiarity with metagenomic workflows and data Experience working with nanopore sequencing Previous experience of using Confluence, Jira, Lucidchart or other similar reporting and project management tools Key Attributes: Enthusiastic and proactive individual with a "can-do" attitude. Ability to work effectively in a high-growth, fast-paced, dynamic environment. Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks. Collaborative team-player, able to work well within multi-disciplinary teams. Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with a wide range of people from diverse backgrounds. Ability to effectively communicate across scientific domains. Good problem-solving skills. Highly organised, with excellent time management and prioritisation abilities. Benefits We offer the following salary and benefits: Travel Allowance Bonus Enhanced holiday pay Pension Life Assurance Income Protection Private Medical Insurance Hospital Cash Plan Therapy Services Perk Box Electrical Car Scheme Why work for EIT: At the Ellison Institute, we believe a collaborative, inclusive team is key to our success. We are building a supportive environment where creative risks are encouraged, and everyone feels heard. Valuing emotional intelligence, empathy, respect, and resilience, we encourage people to be curious and to have a shared commitment to excellence. Join us and make an impact! Terms of Appointment: You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary. You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford (or be willing to relocate). Hybrid working
Join us at EIT: At the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT), we're on a mission to translate scientific discovery into real world impact. We bring together visionaryscientists, technologists, engineers, researchers, educators and innovatorsto tackle humanity's greatest challenges in four transformative areas: Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture Climate Change & Managing CO Artificial Intelligence & Robotics This is ambitious work - work that demands curiosity, courage, and a relentless drive to make a difference. At EIT, you'll join a community built on excellence, innovation, tenacity, trust, and collaboration, where bold ideas become real-world breakthroughs. Together, we push boundaries, embrace complexity, and create solutions to scale ideas from lab to society. Explore more at . Welcome to the Plant Biology Institute: The Plant Biology Institute, headed by Professor Steve Kelly, is a key part of the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) Oxford. The institute aims to develop impactful and commercially sustainable solutions for improving global food production and planetary health through pioneering plant science research. The Plant Biology Institute will unite world-class researchers who are focused on expanding the frontiers of plant science. Our research is focused on enhancing our ability to feed the planet while simultaneously improving the climate and ecosystem outcomes of food production. By embedding cutting-edge plant science research within an organisation that is focused on solving global challenges at scale, we aim to accelerate the timeline from discovery to global impact. Areas of exploration include: Improved plant productivity, both indoors and outside. Reduced reliance on inputs including water, fertilisers, pesticides, and herbicides. Novel decarbonised plant-based production platforms for food and medicines. Advanced technologies that speed up discovery and deployment in plants. Researchers will have access to state-of-the-art laboratory and plant growth facilities and have opportunities to collaborate with experts at the forefront of research on AI, automation, and generative biology across the EIT ecosystem. They will also work with global leaders in market development, commercialisation, and impact creation. The Plant Biology Institute has long-term substantial funding to support the unique scale and ambition of its vision. Your Role: EIT is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Scientist (all levels) in Advanced Genome Technologies to be part of a transformative research programme at the forefront of plant biotechnology.The successful candidate will design and conduct experiments aligned with stage-gated milestones in our advanced genome technologies and/or next-generation plant transformation programme. They will work at the cutting edge of plant biotechnology, developing new and enhanced methods for genetic manipulation, plant regeneration, and DNA/RNA delivery to plants that enable a step change in our technological ability to engineer plants. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cutting edge genomic technologies, and/or next-generation plant transformation, an intrinsic motivation to translate their research into commercial solutions for real-life impact, and be a creative problem solver, ready to be part of a rapidly scaling team. The Scientist will be expected to contribute to publications and IP generation and play an active role in translating research into real-world and commercial solutions aligned with EIT's mission of humane technological advancement. This role offers a unique opportunity to conduct high-impact research at the forefront of plant science while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to drive innovation from lab to global impact. Your Responsibilities: Drive rigorous experimental design, execution, and data interpretations, ensuring robust and reproducible scientific outcomes. Deliver research progress through stage gated milestones. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to incorporate cutting edge research techniques into experiments. Present scientific work at seminars within EIT and at external meetings, including contributing to laboratory-wide discussions on developments within the field. Assist in mentoring other members of the research group where appropriate. Collaborate with experts across the EIT ecosystem, e.g. at the forefront of research on AI, automation, and generative biology. Assist in the translation of scientific results into commercial opportunities consistent with the EIT humane endeavours. Recognise and act on opportunities for the creation of IP and cooperating in patent protection and in impact delivery. Conduct research ethically, in compliance with EIT policy, regulatory guidance and best scientific practice. Essential Skills, Qualifications & Experience: Completed Ph.D. in molecular biology, biochemistry or other relevant discipline. Deep expertise and insight into cellular, molecular and synthetic biology that extends into the biochemistry and physics of molecular interactions. Significant experience in plant molecular biology and/or plant-microbe interactions is anticipated, though excellent candidates from other relevant backgrounds will also be considered. The aptitude to rapidly test diverse and ambitious new hypotheses while retaining the flexibility to recognize and pivot away from ideas that fail to show promise. Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Elucidation and engineering of protein:protein and protein:nucleic acid interactions e.g. receptor ligand systems such as NLR R-genes, pathogen effectors and microbial secretion systems, cytoskeleton assembly and mechanics, virus/phage capsid assembly, toxin biochemistry, vesicle and membrane trafficking, manipulation of molecular motors and pumps and/or the alteration of meiotic/mitotic machinery and behavior. Gene editing and genome engineering beyond the production of single or multiplexed edits e.g. protein engineering of editors, genomic integration of large (multiple kb) DNA sequences, creation/delivery of artificial chromosomes and/or novel delivery of nucleic acids to plant and other cells. Creation of novel biological features and functions through synthetic biology with a focus on unique and impactful approaches to improving plant transformation (including through use of automation and high-throughput screening methodologies). Our Benefits: Salary dependent on experience + travel allowance + bonus Enhanced holiday. Our annual leave allowance is 25 days plus 8 bank holidays and an additional 3 days between Christmas and New Year. You will also have the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days annual leave in January and July. Pension - Employer contribution 7.5%, minimum employee contribution 5% Life Assurance Income Protection Private Medical Insurance as standard for you, your partner and any dependents. Including hospital Cash Plan Employee discounts Electric car scheme Nursery Salary Sacrifice scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Family Planning Neurodiversity support including advise and assessments Coaching & Therapy services Working Together - What It Involves: During peak periods, some longer hours may be required and some working across multiple time zones due to the global nature of the programme.
Sep 04, 2026
Full time
Join us at EIT: At the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT), we're on a mission to translate scientific discovery into real world impact. We bring together visionaryscientists, technologists, engineers, researchers, educators and innovatorsto tackle humanity's greatest challenges in four transformative areas: Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture Climate Change & Managing CO Artificial Intelligence & Robotics This is ambitious work - work that demands curiosity, courage, and a relentless drive to make a difference. At EIT, you'll join a community built on excellence, innovation, tenacity, trust, and collaboration, where bold ideas become real-world breakthroughs. Together, we push boundaries, embrace complexity, and create solutions to scale ideas from lab to society. Explore more at . Welcome to the Plant Biology Institute: The Plant Biology Institute, headed by Professor Steve Kelly, is a key part of the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) Oxford. The institute aims to develop impactful and commercially sustainable solutions for improving global food production and planetary health through pioneering plant science research. The Plant Biology Institute will unite world-class researchers who are focused on expanding the frontiers of plant science. Our research is focused on enhancing our ability to feed the planet while simultaneously improving the climate and ecosystem outcomes of food production. By embedding cutting-edge plant science research within an organisation that is focused on solving global challenges at scale, we aim to accelerate the timeline from discovery to global impact. Areas of exploration include: Improved plant productivity, both indoors and outside. Reduced reliance on inputs including water, fertilisers, pesticides, and herbicides. Novel decarbonised plant-based production platforms for food and medicines. Advanced technologies that speed up discovery and deployment in plants. Researchers will have access to state-of-the-art laboratory and plant growth facilities and have opportunities to collaborate with experts at the forefront of research on AI, automation, and generative biology across the EIT ecosystem. They will also work with global leaders in market development, commercialisation, and impact creation. The Plant Biology Institute has long-term substantial funding to support the unique scale and ambition of its vision. Your Role: EIT is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Scientist (all levels) in Advanced Genome Technologies to be part of a transformative research programme at the forefront of plant biotechnology.The successful candidate will design and conduct experiments aligned with stage-gated milestones in our advanced genome technologies and/or next-generation plant transformation programme. They will work at the cutting edge of plant biotechnology, developing new and enhanced methods for genetic manipulation, plant regeneration, and DNA/RNA delivery to plants that enable a step change in our technological ability to engineer plants. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cutting edge genomic technologies, and/or next-generation plant transformation, an intrinsic motivation to translate their research into commercial solutions for real-life impact, and be a creative problem solver, ready to be part of a rapidly scaling team. The Scientist will be expected to contribute to publications and IP generation and play an active role in translating research into real-world and commercial solutions aligned with EIT's mission of humane technological advancement. This role offers a unique opportunity to conduct high-impact research at the forefront of plant science while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to drive innovation from lab to global impact. Your Responsibilities: Drive rigorous experimental design, execution, and data interpretations, ensuring robust and reproducible scientific outcomes. Deliver research progress through stage gated milestones. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to incorporate cutting edge research techniques into experiments. Present scientific work at seminars within EIT and at external meetings, including contributing to laboratory-wide discussions on developments within the field. Assist in mentoring other members of the research group where appropriate. Collaborate with experts across the EIT ecosystem, e.g. at the forefront of research on AI, automation, and generative biology. Assist in the translation of scientific results into commercial opportunities consistent with the EIT humane endeavours. Recognise and act on opportunities for the creation of IP and cooperating in patent protection and in impact delivery. Conduct research ethically, in compliance with EIT policy, regulatory guidance and best scientific practice. Essential Skills, Qualifications & Experience: Completed Ph.D. in molecular biology, biochemistry or other relevant discipline. Deep expertise and insight into cellular, molecular and synthetic biology that extends into the biochemistry and physics of molecular interactions. Significant experience in plant molecular biology and/or plant-microbe interactions is anticipated, though excellent candidates from other relevant backgrounds will also be considered. The aptitude to rapidly test diverse and ambitious new hypotheses while retaining the flexibility to recognize and pivot away from ideas that fail to show promise. Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Elucidation and engineering of protein:protein and protein:nucleic acid interactions e.g. receptor ligand systems such as NLR R-genes, pathogen effectors and microbial secretion systems, cytoskeleton assembly and mechanics, virus/phage capsid assembly, toxin biochemistry, vesicle and membrane trafficking, manipulation of molecular motors and pumps and/or the alteration of meiotic/mitotic machinery and behavior. Gene editing and genome engineering beyond the production of single or multiplexed edits e.g. protein engineering of editors, genomic integration of large (multiple kb) DNA sequences, creation/delivery of artificial chromosomes and/or novel delivery of nucleic acids to plant and other cells. Creation of novel biological features and functions through synthetic biology with a focus on unique and impactful approaches to improving plant transformation (including through use of automation and high-throughput screening methodologies). Our Benefits: Salary dependent on experience + travel allowance + bonus Enhanced holiday. Our annual leave allowance is 25 days plus 8 bank holidays and an additional 3 days between Christmas and New Year. You will also have the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days annual leave in January and July. Pension - Employer contribution 7.5%, minimum employee contribution 5% Life Assurance Income Protection Private Medical Insurance as standard for you, your partner and any dependents. Including hospital Cash Plan Employee discounts Electric car scheme Nursery Salary Sacrifice scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Family Planning Neurodiversity support including advise and assessments Coaching & Therapy services Working Together - What It Involves: During peak periods, some longer hours may be required and some working across multiple time zones due to the global nature of the programme.
Senior Process Technologist 12-Month FTC Location: South East London On-Site Love turning brilliant food ideas into products on supermarket shelves? We're looking for a Senior Process Technologist to join a busy and fast-paced food manufacturing environment on a 12-month fixed-term contract. If you thrive on seeing products move from concept to launch, enjoy working across multiple teams, and love solving problems, this could be your next challenge. What You'll Be Doing As our Senior Process Technologist, you'll be the driving force behind bringing exciting food products to life. Working closely with teams across NPD, Operations, Engineering, Technical and Production, you'll ensure products move smoothly from kitchen concept through factory trials and into full-scale production. No two days are the same. One day you might be coordinating factory trials, the next troubleshooting a process issue or presenting launch updates to customers. Key Responsibilities Lead factory, pre-launch and shelf-life trials. Ensure products are manufactured to customer specifications and quality standards. Manage multiple projects and critical paths simultaneously. Collect, analyse and communicate trial data with key stakeholders. Translate kitchen recipes into scalable factory processes. Support successful product launches from concept to customer. Review shelf-life and nutritional data and drive any necessary product improvements. Act as the go-to person for product trial and launch queries. Build strong relationships with internal teams and customers. Support continuous product quality improvements across the product portfolio. What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who enjoys working in a fast-moving environment and isn't afraid to take ownership and make things happen. You'll likely have: Process Development experience within food manufacturing (ideally 2-3 years or more). HACCP Level 2 certification. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Excellent planning, organisation and project management abilities. Great attention to detail. A proactive approach to problem solving. The ability to manage multiple priorities while keeping projects on track. Why Join? This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in bringing products from concept to consumer. You'll work alongside passionate food professionals, take ownership of exciting projects, and make a real impact on product launches within a high-volume manufacturing environment. Whether you're an experienced Process Technologist ready to step up or an established Senior Process Technologist looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help shape the next generation of food products
Sep 04, 2026
Full time
Senior Process Technologist 12-Month FTC Location: South East London On-Site Love turning brilliant food ideas into products on supermarket shelves? We're looking for a Senior Process Technologist to join a busy and fast-paced food manufacturing environment on a 12-month fixed-term contract. If you thrive on seeing products move from concept to launch, enjoy working across multiple teams, and love solving problems, this could be your next challenge. What You'll Be Doing As our Senior Process Technologist, you'll be the driving force behind bringing exciting food products to life. Working closely with teams across NPD, Operations, Engineering, Technical and Production, you'll ensure products move smoothly from kitchen concept through factory trials and into full-scale production. No two days are the same. One day you might be coordinating factory trials, the next troubleshooting a process issue or presenting launch updates to customers. Key Responsibilities Lead factory, pre-launch and shelf-life trials. Ensure products are manufactured to customer specifications and quality standards. Manage multiple projects and critical paths simultaneously. Collect, analyse and communicate trial data with key stakeholders. Translate kitchen recipes into scalable factory processes. Support successful product launches from concept to customer. Review shelf-life and nutritional data and drive any necessary product improvements. Act as the go-to person for product trial and launch queries. Build strong relationships with internal teams and customers. Support continuous product quality improvements across the product portfolio. What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who enjoys working in a fast-moving environment and isn't afraid to take ownership and make things happen. You'll likely have: Process Development experience within food manufacturing (ideally 2-3 years or more). HACCP Level 2 certification. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Excellent planning, organisation and project management abilities. Great attention to detail. A proactive approach to problem solving. The ability to manage multiple priorities while keeping projects on track. Why Join? This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in bringing products from concept to consumer. You'll work alongside passionate food professionals, take ownership of exciting projects, and make a real impact on product launches within a high-volume manufacturing environment. Whether you're an experienced Process Technologist ready to step up or an established Senior Process Technologist looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help shape the next generation of food products
Ellison Institute of Technology
Oxford, Oxfordshire
Join us at EIT: At the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT), we're on a mission to translate scientific discovery into real world impact. We bring together visionaryscientists, technologists, engineers, researchers, educators and innovators to tackle humanity's greatest challenges in four transformative areas: Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture Climate Change & Managing CO Artificial Intelligence & Robotics This is ambitious work - work that demands curiosity, courage, and a relentless drive to make a difference. At EIT, you'll join a community built on excellence, innovation, tenacity, trust, and collaboration, where bold ideas become real-world breakthroughs. Together, we push boundaries, embrace complexity, and create solutions to scale ideas from lab to society. Explore more at . Your Role: We are seeking a proactive and commercially minded HR Business Partner to support our rapidly growing population of scientists, researchers, technical specialists, and operational teams. Working closely with leaders across the organisation, the HRBP will provide strategic and operational HR support that enables EIT's ambitious life sciences and research agenda. This role will play a key part in building a high-performing, mission-driven workforce, supporting organisational growth, workforce planning, talent development, employee relations, and culture initiatives within a dynamic, research-led environment. The successful candidate will have experience partnering with senior stakeholders, navigating complex organisational challenges, and supporting employee populations in highly specialised or knowledge-intensive settings. Experience within life sciences, healthcare, research, technology, or other innovation-focused organisations would be highly advantageous. Your Responsibilities: Strategic HR Support: Collaborate with business leaders across scientific, technology, engineering, operational and corporate teams to align people strategies with organisational objectives. Support workforce planning, organisational design, succession planning and capability building to ensure the business has the talent required to drive scientific innovation and commercial growth. Employee Relations and Employment Law: Serve as a trusted advisor on complex employee relations matters, including investigations, grievances, disciplinary processes and performance concerns. Ensure all activities are managed in accordance with UK employment law, company policies and the high standards expected within a regulated life sciences environment. Talent Management and Development: Partner with the Talent team and business leaders to attract, engage and retain high-calibre scientific, technical and commercial talent. Support the development of talent pipelines for critical roles, identify capability gaps, and implement learning and development initiatives that strengthen organisational expertise and future leadership capability. Performance Management: Support managers in establishing clear performance expectations aligned to business objectives and organisational values. Provide coaching and guidance on performance reviews, development planning, continuous feedback and performance improvement processes to foster a high-performing culture. HR Analytics and Reporting: Analyse workforce data, employee engagement trends and organisational metrics to provide data-driven insights that support business decision-making. Monitor key indicators including retention, diversity, capability development and talent movement to improve organisational effectiveness. Policy and Compliance: Ensure HR practices comply with UK employment legislation and internal policies, while supporting adherence to industry-specific regulatory requirements and quality standards. Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of people policies, procedures and governance frameworks. Organisational Change and Growth: Support business transformation, change management initiatives and organisational growth activities, including restructures, integration programmes, team effectiveness initiatives and culture development. Help leaders navigate periods of change while maintaining employee engagement and performance. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I): Champion diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that support innovation, collaboration and a sense of belonging. Partner with leaders to embed inclusive practices across recruitment, development, succession planning and employee experience programmes, ensuring diverse perspectives contribute to scientific and business success. Essential Skills, Qualifications & Experience: Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline, or equivalent qualification through relevant professional experience. Strong knowledge of HR principles, policies, procedures and UK employment legislation. Experience providing HR business partnering support across the employee lifecycle, including employee relations, performance management, talent development and organisational change. Significant experience managing complex employee relations matters with sensitivity, sound judgement and discretion. Strong analytical skills with experience using HR data and metrics to inform decision-making and provide actionable business insights. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels. Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated problem-solving capability, with the ability to identify issues, evaluate options and implement effective solutions. Adaptable and resilient, with a proactive and solution-focused approach to change and ambiguity. Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience: CIPD Level 5 or Level 7 qualification. Experience within biotechnology, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, research or other highly regulated environments. Experience supporting high-growth, scaling or transformational organisations. Knowledge of workforce planning and talent management approaches for scientific, technical or specialist populations. Experience supporting organisational design, change management or business transformation initiatives. Experience developing and implementing diversity, equity and inclusion programmes. Experience partnering with senior leaders to drive people strategies aligned to organisational objectives. Understanding of quality, compliance and governance requirements within regulated environments. We offer the following benefits: Enhanced holiday. Our annual leave allowance is 25 days plus 8 bank holidays and an additional 3 days between Christmas and New Year. You will also have the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days annual leave in January and July. Pension - Employer contribution 7.5%, minimum employee contribution 5% Life Assurance. Income Protection Private Medical Insurance as standard for you, your partner and any dependents. Including hospital Cash Plan Employee discounts Electric car scheme Nursery Salary Sacrifice scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Family Planning Neurodiversity support including advise and assessments Coaching & Therapy services Working Together - What It Involves: You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary. In certain cases, we can consider sponsorship, and this will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford (or be willing to relocate).
Sep 04, 2026
Full time
Join us at EIT: At the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT), we're on a mission to translate scientific discovery into real world impact. We bring together visionaryscientists, technologists, engineers, researchers, educators and innovators to tackle humanity's greatest challenges in four transformative areas: Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture Climate Change & Managing CO Artificial Intelligence & Robotics This is ambitious work - work that demands curiosity, courage, and a relentless drive to make a difference. At EIT, you'll join a community built on excellence, innovation, tenacity, trust, and collaboration, where bold ideas become real-world breakthroughs. Together, we push boundaries, embrace complexity, and create solutions to scale ideas from lab to society. Explore more at . Your Role: We are seeking a proactive and commercially minded HR Business Partner to support our rapidly growing population of scientists, researchers, technical specialists, and operational teams. Working closely with leaders across the organisation, the HRBP will provide strategic and operational HR support that enables EIT's ambitious life sciences and research agenda. This role will play a key part in building a high-performing, mission-driven workforce, supporting organisational growth, workforce planning, talent development, employee relations, and culture initiatives within a dynamic, research-led environment. The successful candidate will have experience partnering with senior stakeholders, navigating complex organisational challenges, and supporting employee populations in highly specialised or knowledge-intensive settings. Experience within life sciences, healthcare, research, technology, or other innovation-focused organisations would be highly advantageous. Your Responsibilities: Strategic HR Support: Collaborate with business leaders across scientific, technology, engineering, operational and corporate teams to align people strategies with organisational objectives. Support workforce planning, organisational design, succession planning and capability building to ensure the business has the talent required to drive scientific innovation and commercial growth. Employee Relations and Employment Law: Serve as a trusted advisor on complex employee relations matters, including investigations, grievances, disciplinary processes and performance concerns. Ensure all activities are managed in accordance with UK employment law, company policies and the high standards expected within a regulated life sciences environment. Talent Management and Development: Partner with the Talent team and business leaders to attract, engage and retain high-calibre scientific, technical and commercial talent. Support the development of talent pipelines for critical roles, identify capability gaps, and implement learning and development initiatives that strengthen organisational expertise and future leadership capability. Performance Management: Support managers in establishing clear performance expectations aligned to business objectives and organisational values. Provide coaching and guidance on performance reviews, development planning, continuous feedback and performance improvement processes to foster a high-performing culture. HR Analytics and Reporting: Analyse workforce data, employee engagement trends and organisational metrics to provide data-driven insights that support business decision-making. Monitor key indicators including retention, diversity, capability development and talent movement to improve organisational effectiveness. Policy and Compliance: Ensure HR practices comply with UK employment legislation and internal policies, while supporting adherence to industry-specific regulatory requirements and quality standards. Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of people policies, procedures and governance frameworks. Organisational Change and Growth: Support business transformation, change management initiatives and organisational growth activities, including restructures, integration programmes, team effectiveness initiatives and culture development. Help leaders navigate periods of change while maintaining employee engagement and performance. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I): Champion diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that support innovation, collaboration and a sense of belonging. Partner with leaders to embed inclusive practices across recruitment, development, succession planning and employee experience programmes, ensuring diverse perspectives contribute to scientific and business success. Essential Skills, Qualifications & Experience: Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline, or equivalent qualification through relevant professional experience. Strong knowledge of HR principles, policies, procedures and UK employment legislation. Experience providing HR business partnering support across the employee lifecycle, including employee relations, performance management, talent development and organisational change. Significant experience managing complex employee relations matters with sensitivity, sound judgement and discretion. Strong analytical skills with experience using HR data and metrics to inform decision-making and provide actionable business insights. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels. Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated problem-solving capability, with the ability to identify issues, evaluate options and implement effective solutions. Adaptable and resilient, with a proactive and solution-focused approach to change and ambiguity. Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience: CIPD Level 5 or Level 7 qualification. Experience within biotechnology, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, research or other highly regulated environments. Experience supporting high-growth, scaling or transformational organisations. Knowledge of workforce planning and talent management approaches for scientific, technical or specialist populations. Experience supporting organisational design, change management or business transformation initiatives. Experience developing and implementing diversity, equity and inclusion programmes. Experience partnering with senior leaders to drive people strategies aligned to organisational objectives. Understanding of quality, compliance and governance requirements within regulated environments. We offer the following benefits: Enhanced holiday. Our annual leave allowance is 25 days plus 8 bank holidays and an additional 3 days between Christmas and New Year. You will also have the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days annual leave in January and July. Pension - Employer contribution 7.5%, minimum employee contribution 5% Life Assurance. Income Protection Private Medical Insurance as standard for you, your partner and any dependents. Including hospital Cash Plan Employee discounts Electric car scheme Nursery Salary Sacrifice scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Family Planning Neurodiversity support including advise and assessments Coaching & Therapy services Working Together - What It Involves: You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary. In certain cases, we can consider sponsorship, and this will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford (or be willing to relocate).
NPD Food Technologist - FTC This job is working for a very well-established and respected manufacturer that supplies to UK retailers and foodservice markets, as well as further food manufacturing. Always at the forefront of product development and innovation, they have continually invested in new facilities and the latest technologies. About the Assistant Product Technologist role Reporting to the Senior Product Technologist, you ll be joining an energetic, innovative, friendly food product development team which has some exciting projects underway. The role is responsible for ensuring that products are designed, developed, and manufactured to meet technical, quality, and regulatory standards. Key tasks Product set up and data input into the company Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. Maintain line sheets against the Retail Production Plan. Carry out daily visits to the factory and ensure finished products meet required standards. Observe new production runs and take necessary actions if needed. Take part in product quality assessments to include finished products and raw materials. Support the entire development process, from launch to finished product stage, including troubleshooting product/process challenges during product development and post-launch. About you The successful candidate should have at least two years experience in a similar role in the food manufacturing industry and ideally be degree-educated in a relevant subject. An organised individual within a fast-paced working environment and a keen eye for detail. Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and quick to learn. A high passion for food and flavours with an open approach to innovation, processes, and concepts. An honest and open person who is an excellent team player and an excellent communicator at all levels. More details The Assistant Product Technologist job (ref: 9088) is paying £30,000 - £35,000 according to your experience. The package includes 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays), Christmas shutdown, and contribution to your pension at a rate of 5.5%. There are also other excellent benefits. The working hours are Monday to Friday 8:00am 5:00pm early finishes if all work completed. This is a contract maternity leave position starting in September 2026 and anticipated to last until January 2028, with the possibility that it could go permanent The site is in Kent and is commutable from Orpington, Dartford, Tunbridge Wells, East Grinstead, Maidstone, Sevenoaks and surrounding areas. Alternate job titles - NPD Technologist New Product Development Technologist NPD Technician Food Product Developer Food Product Development Food Science Jobs Food Manufacturing Jobs Food NPD Jobs Hybrid Jobs Food Technologist b3 jobs are market-leading recruiters specialising in the food and beverage manufacturing industry, both in the UK and internationally. Founded in May 2000, we are proud of our reputation for being reliable, knowledgeable and resourceful - with our unique blend of honest and professional work ethics. If this role isn t quite what you re looking for feel free to register with us Upload Your CV - Food Manufacturing Jobs in the UK. On applying for this job, you consent to b3 jobs ltd holding your details on file to contact you about your job search. For full details of our GDPR policy, please refer to the b3 jobs website.
Sep 03, 2026
Full time
NPD Food Technologist - FTC This job is working for a very well-established and respected manufacturer that supplies to UK retailers and foodservice markets, as well as further food manufacturing. Always at the forefront of product development and innovation, they have continually invested in new facilities and the latest technologies. About the Assistant Product Technologist role Reporting to the Senior Product Technologist, you ll be joining an energetic, innovative, friendly food product development team which has some exciting projects underway. The role is responsible for ensuring that products are designed, developed, and manufactured to meet technical, quality, and regulatory standards. Key tasks Product set up and data input into the company Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. Maintain line sheets against the Retail Production Plan. Carry out daily visits to the factory and ensure finished products meet required standards. Observe new production runs and take necessary actions if needed. Take part in product quality assessments to include finished products and raw materials. Support the entire development process, from launch to finished product stage, including troubleshooting product/process challenges during product development and post-launch. About you The successful candidate should have at least two years experience in a similar role in the food manufacturing industry and ideally be degree-educated in a relevant subject. An organised individual within a fast-paced working environment and a keen eye for detail. Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and quick to learn. A high passion for food and flavours with an open approach to innovation, processes, and concepts. An honest and open person who is an excellent team player and an excellent communicator at all levels. More details The Assistant Product Technologist job (ref: 9088) is paying £30,000 - £35,000 according to your experience. The package includes 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays), Christmas shutdown, and contribution to your pension at a rate of 5.5%. There are also other excellent benefits. The working hours are Monday to Friday 8:00am 5:00pm early finishes if all work completed. This is a contract maternity leave position starting in September 2026 and anticipated to last until January 2028, with the possibility that it could go permanent The site is in Kent and is commutable from Orpington, Dartford, Tunbridge Wells, East Grinstead, Maidstone, Sevenoaks and surrounding areas. Alternate job titles - NPD Technologist New Product Development Technologist NPD Technician Food Product Developer Food Product Development Food Science Jobs Food Manufacturing Jobs Food NPD Jobs Hybrid Jobs Food Technologist b3 jobs are market-leading recruiters specialising in the food and beverage manufacturing industry, both in the UK and internationally. Founded in May 2000, we are proud of our reputation for being reliable, knowledgeable and resourceful - with our unique blend of honest and professional work ethics. If this role isn t quite what you re looking for feel free to register with us Upload Your CV - Food Manufacturing Jobs in the UK. On applying for this job, you consent to b3 jobs ltd holding your details on file to contact you about your job search. For full details of our GDPR policy, please refer to the b3 jobs website.
At the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT), we're on a mission to translate scientific discovery into real world impact. We bring together visionary scientists, technologists, policy makers, and entrepreneurs to tackle humanity's greatest challenges in four transformative areas: Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture Climate Change & Managing CO Artificial Intelligence & Robotics This is ambitious work - work that demands curiosity, courage, and a relentless drive to make a difference. At EIT, you'll join a community built on excellence, innovation, tenacity, trust, and collaboration, where bold ideas become real-world breakthroughs. Together, we push boundaries, embrace complexity, and create solutions to scale ideas from lab to society. Explore more at Welcome to the Pathogen Program: Within this ecosystem, the Pathogen Program exemplifies EIT's dedication to ground-breaking science. It seeks to transform pathogen risk management, detection and response by leveraging Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS)-based metagenomic and pathogen-specific analytical tools. The goal is to power metagenomic devices using long-read sequencing technologies by building a comprehensive database of pathogen information to inform response. The database will comprise >400,00 paired high-quality long read sequences with comprehensive antimicrobial susceptibility profiles. Enabled by Oracle Inc.'s cloud-computing scale and security, the Pathogen Program is advancing toward certified diagnostic tools for deployment in laboratories, hospitals, and public health organisations worldwide. Your Role: We are looking for a Senior Scientist with expertise in AMR genomics to join the Pathogen Program. This is a predominantly desk-based role working collaboratively across teams within the Pathogen Program to provide expert input on a range of AMR related tasks and topics. You will curate expert rules for interpretation of AMR genotypic data, provide domain-specific analysis and support for genome sequence and AST data generated by the laboratory, provide expert advice for AST testing and investigate putative novel mechanisms of resistance. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic individual with a passion for AMR and strong domain-specific knowledge to contribute to an ambitious program of work aiming to revolutionise pathogen diagnostics. Key Responsibilities: Provide expert knowledge and input into research and operational activities involving antimicrobials and AMR. Develop expert rules for prediction of antimicrobial phenotype from genotypic information. Curate catalogues of antimicrobial resistance loci, such as AMRFinderPlus output. Contribute to design and quality assurance of antimicrobial susceptibility testing. Review paired antimicrobial susceptibility and whole genome sequence data to identify possible anomalies or areas for further investigation. Review existing MIC data and identify priorities for further testing or re-testing. Interpret and curate data on plasmids and mobile genetic elements from genomic and metagenomic datasets. Collaborate with colleagues developing Machine Learning models for AMR prediction from genotype. Contribute to research to identify and investigate novel antimicrobial resistance mechanisms identified by Machine Learning models. Collaborate with laboratory scientists to produce and evaluate datasets for identification of AMR genes and prediction of antimicrobial susceptibility from metagenomic data. Liaise with key internal and external stakeholders involved in EIT's AMR-related activities. Opportunity to conduct laboratory research to generate datasets for identification of AMR genes and prediction of antimicrobial susceptibility from metagenomic data. Opportunity to contribute to laboratory research investigating putative novel antimicrobial resistance loci. Keep up with the latest literature relevant to the field. Keep excellent records of work performed. Analyse and summarise data, and present data and results at internal or external meetings as required. Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Experience: A PhD degree in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g. microbiology, molecular microbiology clinical biology biochemistry). over 2 years of post-doctoral research experience. Significant research experience in antimicrobial resistance. Significant experience working with and interpreting genomic data from bacteria. Strong data analysis skills and familiarity with data analysis packages such as R. Good communication skills. Excellent record-keeping and attention to detail. Strong IT skills and experience using spreadsheets, word processing and presentation software. Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Experience: Research experience in AMR genomics Research experience with plasmids or other mobile genetic elements Basic bioinformatic skills Microbiology and/or molecular biology laboratory skills Familiarity with metagenomic workflows and data Experience working with nanopore sequencing Previous experience of using Confluence, Jira, Lucidchart or other similar reporting and project management tools Key Attributes: Enthusiastic and proactive individual with a "can-do" attitude. Ability to work effectively in a high-growth, fast-paced, dynamic environment. Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks. Collaborative team-player, able to work well within multi-disciplinary teams. Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with a wide range of people from diverse backgrounds. Ability to effectively communicate across scientific domains. Good problem-solving skills. Highly organised, with excellent time management and prioritisation abilities. Benefits We offer the following salary and benefits: Travel Allowance Bonus Enhanced holiday pay Pension Life Assurance Income Protection Private Medical Insurance Hospital Cash Plan Therapy Services Perk Box Electrical Car Scheme Why work for EIT: At the Ellison Institute, we believe a collaborative, inclusive team is key to our success. We are building a supportive environment where creative risks are encouraged, and everyone feels heard. Valuing emotional intelligence, empathy, respect, and resilience, we encourage people to be curious and to have a shared commitment to excellence. Join us and make an impact! Terms of Appointment: You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary. You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford (or be willing to relocate). Hybrid working
Sep 03, 2026
Full time
At the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT), we're on a mission to translate scientific discovery into real world impact. We bring together visionary scientists, technologists, policy makers, and entrepreneurs to tackle humanity's greatest challenges in four transformative areas: Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture Climate Change & Managing CO Artificial Intelligence & Robotics This is ambitious work - work that demands curiosity, courage, and a relentless drive to make a difference. At EIT, you'll join a community built on excellence, innovation, tenacity, trust, and collaboration, where bold ideas become real-world breakthroughs. Together, we push boundaries, embrace complexity, and create solutions to scale ideas from lab to society. Explore more at Welcome to the Pathogen Program: Within this ecosystem, the Pathogen Program exemplifies EIT's dedication to ground-breaking science. It seeks to transform pathogen risk management, detection and response by leveraging Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS)-based metagenomic and pathogen-specific analytical tools. The goal is to power metagenomic devices using long-read sequencing technologies by building a comprehensive database of pathogen information to inform response. The database will comprise >400,00 paired high-quality long read sequences with comprehensive antimicrobial susceptibility profiles. Enabled by Oracle Inc.'s cloud-computing scale and security, the Pathogen Program is advancing toward certified diagnostic tools for deployment in laboratories, hospitals, and public health organisations worldwide. Your Role: We are looking for a Senior Scientist with expertise in AMR genomics to join the Pathogen Program. This is a predominantly desk-based role working collaboratively across teams within the Pathogen Program to provide expert input on a range of AMR related tasks and topics. You will curate expert rules for interpretation of AMR genotypic data, provide domain-specific analysis and support for genome sequence and AST data generated by the laboratory, provide expert advice for AST testing and investigate putative novel mechanisms of resistance. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic individual with a passion for AMR and strong domain-specific knowledge to contribute to an ambitious program of work aiming to revolutionise pathogen diagnostics. Key Responsibilities: Provide expert knowledge and input into research and operational activities involving antimicrobials and AMR. Develop expert rules for prediction of antimicrobial phenotype from genotypic information. Curate catalogues of antimicrobial resistance loci, such as AMRFinderPlus output. Contribute to design and quality assurance of antimicrobial susceptibility testing. Review paired antimicrobial susceptibility and whole genome sequence data to identify possible anomalies or areas for further investigation. Review existing MIC data and identify priorities for further testing or re-testing. Interpret and curate data on plasmids and mobile genetic elements from genomic and metagenomic datasets. Collaborate with colleagues developing Machine Learning models for AMR prediction from genotype. Contribute to research to identify and investigate novel antimicrobial resistance mechanisms identified by Machine Learning models. Collaborate with laboratory scientists to produce and evaluate datasets for identification of AMR genes and prediction of antimicrobial susceptibility from metagenomic data. Liaise with key internal and external stakeholders involved in EIT's AMR-related activities. Opportunity to conduct laboratory research to generate datasets for identification of AMR genes and prediction of antimicrobial susceptibility from metagenomic data. Opportunity to contribute to laboratory research investigating putative novel antimicrobial resistance loci. Keep up with the latest literature relevant to the field. Keep excellent records of work performed. Analyse and summarise data, and present data and results at internal or external meetings as required. Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Experience: A PhD degree in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g. microbiology, molecular microbiology clinical biology biochemistry). over 2 years of post-doctoral research experience. Significant research experience in antimicrobial resistance. Significant experience working with and interpreting genomic data from bacteria. Strong data analysis skills and familiarity with data analysis packages such as R. Good communication skills. Excellent record-keeping and attention to detail. Strong IT skills and experience using spreadsheets, word processing and presentation software. Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Experience: Research experience in AMR genomics Research experience with plasmids or other mobile genetic elements Basic bioinformatic skills Microbiology and/or molecular biology laboratory skills Familiarity with metagenomic workflows and data Experience working with nanopore sequencing Previous experience of using Confluence, Jira, Lucidchart or other similar reporting and project management tools Key Attributes: Enthusiastic and proactive individual with a "can-do" attitude. Ability to work effectively in a high-growth, fast-paced, dynamic environment. Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks. Collaborative team-player, able to work well within multi-disciplinary teams. Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with a wide range of people from diverse backgrounds. Ability to effectively communicate across scientific domains. Good problem-solving skills. Highly organised, with excellent time management and prioritisation abilities. Benefits We offer the following salary and benefits: Travel Allowance Bonus Enhanced holiday pay Pension Life Assurance Income Protection Private Medical Insurance Hospital Cash Plan Therapy Services Perk Box Electrical Car Scheme Why work for EIT: At the Ellison Institute, we believe a collaborative, inclusive team is key to our success. We are building a supportive environment where creative risks are encouraged, and everyone feels heard. Valuing emotional intelligence, empathy, respect, and resilience, we encourage people to be curious and to have a shared commitment to excellence. Join us and make an impact! Terms of Appointment: You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary. You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford (or be willing to relocate). Hybrid working
