Hybrid Senior Liquid Development Manager – Maternity Cover

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About the role

  • Leading Liquid Development Manager at Fever-Tree developing premium carbonated mixers for alcoholic spirits. Collaborating with cross-functional teams on product development and compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead delivery of Liquid-led projects, from scoping through to launch, as part of a cross functional team.
  • Formulate products and manage the scale-up from laboratory to factory ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and internal standards.
  • Provide technical support on ingredients, products and process related issues.
  • Prepare and manage technical documentation including specifications, material safety data sheets, formulations and manufacturing instructions.
  • Conduct sensory evaluation of flavours and train/carry out sensory panels and perception testing.
  • Assist in managing the sensory evaluation program.
  • Ensure laboratory compliance health and safety standards and adherence to best technical practices.
  • Collaborate with the Innovation team to support NPD scoping and defining technical requirements.
  • Implement process improvements to enhance departmental efficiency.
  • Foster strong cross-functional communication with the wider Technical & Quality, Innovation, Supply Chain, Legal, and Marketing teams.
  • Manage supplier relationships to ensure best practices, timely project delivery and contribute to innovation and market trend awareness.
  • Support and, when required, lead co-packer scoping and commissioning initiatives.

Requirements

  • Degree (or equivalent) in relevant science discipline (e.g. Chemistry, Food science) with 8 years + in food/beverage application laboratories, production or related fields.
  • Strong technical expertise in beverage formulations, ingredients and processing, with proven FMCG experience.
  • Skilled in product formulation and scaling from laboratory to factory.
  • Experience in leading full scale production trials and troubleshooting on the line.
  • Proficient in flavour evaluation, sensory panel training, and perception testing.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and ability to produce and review technical documentation.
  • Experience using and optimising liquid development software.
  • Effective working independently and collaboratively.
  • Strong track record in NPD and EPD projects.
  • Hands-on approach with strong work ethic.
  • Experienced in project management with strong problem-solving and risk analysis capabilities.
  • Proactive, action-oriented, and solution-driven.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Demonstrates perseverance, resilience and a positive attitude in the pursuit of challenging goals.
  • Travel required to production facilities and supplier sites as part of project delivery and technical support responsibilities.
  • Flexible working, with a minimum of three days per week in the office/laboratory to support hands-on technical activities and collaboration.

Benefits

  • Generous benefits package
  • Product perks and clubs
  • Sociable yet fast-paced working environment

Job title

Senior Liquid Development Manager – Maternity Cover

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

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