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Baking Innovator/Product Development SpecialistCheck all associated application documentation thoroughly before clicking on the apply button at the bottom of this description.Salary: 33k-35k depending on experienceKeighley BD20Full or Part time availableOur client, Grandma Wilds, is an award-winning artisan biscuit and bakery manufacturer founded in 1899. Due to continued growth, they are now looking for a Baking Innovator/Product Development Specialist to join their team, either full-time or part-time.Lead Product DevelopmentWe are looking for a proactive and self-motivated Baking Innovator/Product Development Specialistwho enjoys working independently and can take ownership of projects with minimal supervision. The successful Product Development specialist be the driving force behind new product innovation, supporting the business through every stage of development-from idea generation to product launch.You will be based in our compact, hands-on test kitchen and office, where you will have the space and autonomy to bring ideas to life. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a focused environment and is confident working solo, while also collaborating with wider teams when needed.Key Responsibilities:Lead and support the concept-to-launch process, focusing especially on early-stage developmentResearch and develop innovative product ideas, drawing on current and emerging food trendsOrganise and support factory trials, ensuring timely and accurate executionComplete and maintain process documentation to a high standardWork closely with the operations team to ensure our products meet quality and commercial expectationsWork with technical experts to safeguard the integrity of product rangesOperate confidently in a predominantly independent role-taking ownership of day-to-day tasks, managing your own workload, and driving development projects with minimal supervisionAbout You:Passionate about food and innovationComfortable working independently and managing your own time and prioritiesExperience in the food industry, ideally with biscuits and bakery (not essential)Strong relationship-building and influencing skills across departmentsResults-driven with good commercial awareness and attention to detailInterested in this Baking Innovator/Product Development Specialist role? Please apply with your latest CV.INDHS