Vickerstock are proud to partner with a well-established FMCG organisation based in Dublin Area, a leading distributor of ambient food products, in the appointment of a Head of NPD & Technical.

Our client has built an outstanding reputation based on product quality, strong customer relationships, and a collaborative, forward-thinking culture.

This is a pivotal senior leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering a 3-5-year innovation strategy, while ensuring robust technical governance across a diverse supplier base throughout Ireland, the UK and Europe. The successful candidate will balance strategic direction with operational excellence, leading a high-performing team and managing co-manufacturing partnerships to deliver compliant, commercially successful, consumer-focused products.

What's in it for you?

• Salary €80-90k DOE
• Company bonus
• Company pension
• Employee product discounts
• Flexible working schedule
• On-site parking
• A friendly, inclusive & growth focused environment

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Innovation & Technical function to deliver agreed KPIs and budgets
• Drive the end-to-end NPD pipeline from concept to launch
• Shape and execute long-term innovation strategy
• Manage supplier and co-manufacturer technical relationships
• Ensure compliance with BRC and relevant food safety standards
• Partner cross-functionally with Commercial, Finance & Operations
• Lead packaging development projects in line with both consumer appeal and sustainability goals.
• Build and develop a high-performing team
• Other duties as may be required

What you will need:

• 10+ years' experience in food NPD and technical management roles, ideally with branded FMCG businesses.
• Proven experience in leading NPD projects across fresh, frozen, and ambient categories.
• Strong understanding of food legislation, safety, and audit requirements (e.g. BRC, ISO 22000).
• Experience working with UK and EU co-manufacturers.
• Commercial acumen, with experience working with major retail accounts.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and external factory partners.
• Excellent project management, communication, and leadership skills.

Get in touch:

Sound like the career move you've been after and would like to hear more, pick up the phone to Anna now on T 01 526 7473 or send an updated CV - in Word format - via the link on the page (or email).

If this opportunity doesn't quite get the taste buds flowing but like me you are passionate about food, let's get a chat and see how I can help grow your career.

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