Lead Product Development Manager (12 month Fixed Term Contract)

We are delighted to share that a new opportunity has arisen on a 12 month Parental Leave Cover Contract for a Lead Product Development Manager to join the Fresh Food team here at Tesco.

The successful candidate will be responsible for defining and delivering the product direction & produce strategy by inspiring the teams with trends, opportunities and first to market ideas that deliver great quality, value and exciting products for our customer.

This role would suit someone that has experience of working in the food industry or formal qualification and has a passion for product & trends.

You will be responsible for:

- Leading a small team of Product Development Managers and Product Developers to ensure the delivery of the Product Development strategy across our own label range.

- Contributing to the strategic direction of the Product Development strategy within my area.

- Participating in Leadership team meetings and contributing to the broader Product Development plans.

- Leading change & contributing to the wider business projects, working with commercial, technical & marketing functions to deliver our plans.

- Leading the Product Development process for my area, with my NWT & suppliers, ensuring quality for customers and innovation are at the heart of what we do and all new products have clear customer & business rationale.

- Developing & driving a future strategic product & supplier plan for my area that compliments the business plan.

- Ensuring all our products and are formulated in line with our product rules, corporate initiatives & brand guidelines.

- Keeping updated with trends in product & packaging, competitor activity & market dynamics & sharing with my team.

- Developing and leading a high performing team, giving them the opportunities to be their best.

- Following our Business Code of Conduct & always acting with integrity and due diligence.

You will need:

Proven track record in product & proposition development.
Range management in a fast-paced environment.
Experience of working in the food industry or formal qualification.
A passion for product & trends.

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What's in it for you:

We’re all about the little helps. That’s why we make sure our Tesco colleague benefits package takes care of you – both in and out of work. Click Here to find out more!

Annual bonus scheme of up to 20% of base salary
Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays)
Private medical insurance
26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (after 1 years’ service) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, we also offer 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave
Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, free access to a range of experts to support your mental wellbeing

About us:

Our vision at Tesco is to become every customer's favourite way to shop, whether they are at home or out on the move. Our core purpose is 'Serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day'. Serving means more than a transactional relationship with our customers. It means acting as a responsible and sustainable business for all stakeholders, for the communities we are part of and for the planet.

We are proud to have an inclusive culture at Tesco where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. At Tesco, we not only celebrate diversity, but recognise the value and opportunity it brings. We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued, and make sure that all colleagues are given the same opportunities. We're a big business with diverse working patterns and many business areas which means that we can find something that works for you. Everyone is welcome at Tesco.

We have recently announced that we will be moving towards a more blended working week – combining office and remote working. Our offices will continue to be where we connect, collaborate and innovate. Please talk to us to about how this can work for you.

NOTE: Should you be successful in your application, your offer will be subject to and conditional upon you providing your bank account details on your agreed start date.

We're proud to have been accredited Disability Confident Leader and we're committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, please visit https://www.tesco-careers.com/accessibility