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At Jordans Dorset Ryvita we make delicious products that taste and do good. We’re growing our business with two key ingredients: Delicious food and people who care. Join us and become part of a business that has a strong past and an exciting future.

Want to know more?

Visit Websites: www.jordanscereals.co.uk | www.dorsetcereals.co.uk | www.ryvita.com

We’re part of Associated British Foods (ABF): A diversified international food, ingredients and retail group, employing over 138,000 employees and operating in 56 countries worldwide. Our sister companies in ABF produce products under many market-leading household brands, including Kingsmill, Pataks, Blue Dragon, Silverspoon and Twinings. Product Development Manager

Based at Ryvita, Poole

Overview Of Role

Location: Poole, Dorset

Hours: Full time

Closing date: 01 August 2025

Are you tired of stuffy, corporate work environments? Do you want to join a team where you can be yourself and still achieve great results? Look no further!

We are on the lookout for a Product Development Manager to join our friendly team at Ryvita. As part of the ABF group, we have ambitious plans for growth and we need someone with the drive and passion to help us get there.

The role is a fantastic opportunity for someone ready to lead our product development agenda and make a real impact on a brand that is loved by millions!

Key Accountabilities

Our Marketing team is looking for a Product Development Manager to...

Lead Ryvita’s new and existing product development (NPD and EPD), bringing the product pipeline to life. You’ll collaborate closely with the marketing team to inject innovation and fresh thinking into the future portfolio.

You’ll work cross-functionally throughout the stage-and-gate process—from shaping ideas, briefs, and concepts to influencing consumer propositions, leading product research, and delivering high-quality products on time and to brief.

Your work will span both in-house production and external partners, offering a varied and collaborative environment. On-site, you’ll have access to a dedicated development kitchen equipped with a pilot plant for small-scale trials.

This role is based at our Head Office and production facility in Poole, Dorset. Occasional travel to our other Ryvita production facility in Bardney, Lincolnshire is required.

The right person

If you share our values...

Integrity, Passion for Results, Superior Quality, Initiative, Recognition & Teamwork

And You Have The Following Skills And Experiences....

Relevant experience in product development in FMCG environment

Experience of delivering NPD pipelines

Experience of translating food/ingredient/product trends into practical product development guidelines

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire, energise and influence.

We can offer....

• Attractive Salary - £45.000 - £50,000
• Bonus Scheme (up to 5%)
• Pension Scheme – up to 10% employer contributions
• Hybrid & Flexible work culture
• Buy holiday scheme
• Discounted products
• Health Cash Plan
• Career opportunities - ABF group employs 128,000 employees worldwide.
• Discounts on over 900 retailers on our discount platform
• Generous family leave policy
• Leadership development
• Group Cycle to work scheme
• Free Parking
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Product Management and Marketing

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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