Concept Coordinator

The Opportunity

We are recruiting a Concept Coordinator to join the Innovation team of a large bakery manufacturer, working directly with the Head of Innovation during an exciting and fast paced period.

This is a highly visible role that sits at the heart of the Innovation function, supporting everything from customer presentations and benchmarking to visit preparation, process improvement, and feasibility meetings.

It’s a fantastic chance to gain a broad understanding of NPD and Innovation, develop commercial awareness, and work closely with senior stakeholders, or to continue using your experience in a flexible way.

What you’ll be doing

No two days are the same. Responsibilities include:

• Coordinating customer and internal visits: displays, visual props, samples, lunch menus
• Benchmark and sample shopping (e.g. Ocado and store visits)
• Supporting customer and internal presentations: helping turn initial content into polished, engaging decks
• Working closely with Category and Commercial teams to support concepts and value messaging
• Supporting Innovation and NPD procedures: updating documents, ways of working and training materials
• Managing couriers and samples for PR and customer presentations
• Chairing feasibility meetings when the Head of Innovation is off-site

This role is not kitchen-based.

Who this role is ror

This role would suit:

• A recent graduate with a strong interest in food, innovation, and FMCG
• Someone with 1-2 years’ experience in NPD looking for broader exposure and development
• An experienced NPD professional seeking a part-time or flexible role

You don’t need extensive industry experience, what matters most is attitude, organisation, and confidence.

What we’re looking for

• Highly organised and able to juggle multiple priorities
• Proactive, self-sufficient, and comfortable working at pace
• Confident communicating with senior stakeholders
• A genuine foodie with a creative mindset
• Not timid — trusted to step in, take ownership, and make things happen
• A team player who adds momentum rather than needing close supervision

Practical Details

- Contract: 12 Month FTC

- Location: Oldham, with travel to Bolton and retail stores

- Start Date: Mid-February / Early March

- Working Pattern:

• Currently part-time (3 days per week)
• Open to full-time
• Flexible hours considered (e.g. school hours or 4 shorter days)

- Hybrid Working: 1 day per week working from home

- Travel: Driving licence and access to a vehicle essential

Why apply?

• Work directly with a Head of Innovation
• Gain exposure across end-to-end NPD and Innovation
• Be involved in major customer submissions and senior visits
• Build commercial, creative, and operational experience in a supportive team
• A rare role offering breadth, visibility, and flexibility
• 12 Month Fixed Term Contract | Flexible / Part-Time Considered

For more information please get in touch for a confidential chat or apply with your CV today.