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NPD & Nutrition · Global HQ

NPD Assistant

Kick-start your career in New Product Development, helping create innovative, nutritionally complete products loved by Hueligans worldwide.

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Hey! We're Huel, and we're pleased to meet you 👋

Our culture thrives on high performance, and we set the bar high for new Hueligans who join us.

We invite you to read the advert below for our new NPD Assistant position to understand the role, and explore our 7 Huel values before applying to ensure we have the right working environment for you!

The role

As our NPD Assistant, you'll be at the heart of our product development team, supporting every stage of the journey from early ideas to product launch. You'll help keep our Innovation Academy running smoothly, prepare samples and tastings, manage ingredients and stock, and support the testing and benchmarking that shapes every new Huel product. If you're passionate about food, nutrition and innovation, this is the perfect opportunity to kick-start a career in New Product Development while learning from a team that's constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

Here’s an insight into what you’ll get up to:

  • Supporting Product Developers across multiple product categories on projects from concept to launch.

  • Leading the organisation of our Innovation Academy (on-site kitchen), managing stock rotation, ingredient shelf life & readiness for kitchen trials.

  • Owning the benchmarking regime, regularly reviewing competitor products to keep us ahead of the curve.

  • Liaising with suppliers to support ingredient sourcing and recipe formulation.

  • Keeping recipe documentation up to date and organised.

  • Supporting across categories on internal sensory testing, preparing samples and owning ingredient testing regime to ensure product quality meets our high-performing standards.

  • Contributing to recipe scale-ups and any recipe adjustments required.

Not yet sure if this is the right role for you? Click HERE to read a more detailed job description.

What we're looking for in you

This role is best suited to someone with a Food Science or Nutrition Degree and experience in a kitchen, lab or food development environment. This role is all about learning by doing, so we’re looking for someone who’s eager to get hands-on, loves food, and thrives in a fast-paced, team-led environment. You’ll also have:

  • A basic understanding of Nutrition, food science, and food safety (e.g. HACCP).

  • Strong organisational skills with sharp attention to detail.

  • A team player who’s always ready to get stuck in - no task too big or small.

  • A curious mind with a love for solving creative and technical challenges.

  • Passion for sustainable innovation & continuous improvement.

  • Ideally, you'll hold a full UK driving licence.

And as always, we’re on the lookout for new Hueligans who love a fast-paced environment and are always striving to be their best. We want people who aren’t afraid to think differently and push boundaries. If you’re all about setting big goals and believe that amazing things happen through creativity and teamwork, you’ll fit right in at Huel!

What do we offer in return?

We know that at times, our teams face demanding pressures, and exceptional effort deserves meaningful rewards. That's why we've created a world-class perks and benefits program designed to support our Hueligans in achieving their best, both professionally and personally, while celebrating the global impact they're making!

🌴 30 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays

🥤 Free Huel to keep you going

🐾 Dog friendly

🙋 Paid Volunteering Days

🏋️ Free on-site gym with free classes, and we will give you your own nutrition plan

🧘 Free on-site wellness area offering infrared saunas and an ice bath🧘

🧠 Free 1-on-1 therapy provided by Self-Space.

🏥 Private Medical and Health insurance for you and your loved ones, including free life insurance covering up to 4x your salary

⚡ Electric Car Scheme with onsite charging

🚴 Cycle to Work Scheme

🤰 Enhanced Family Leave

👪 Workplace Nursery Scheme

💸 Paid Employee Referral Scheme

🎉 Biannual events to celebrate success - Have you heard about Huelchella?

We are Hueligans

We know diversity isn’t just important... it’s essential. It makes us stronger, sharper, and better at what we do. At Huel, we’re about people, not just sustainable nutrition - real people with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

We celebrate what makes each of us unique and we actively bring together Hueligans from all walks of life. Because whilst we share the same 7 values, it’s our differences that power our thinking, challenge our ideas, and help us build better products for a global community.

Belonging matters here. So does fairness. We want every Hueligan to have the opportunity to thrive, contribute, and be heard - no matter where they come from or what path they’ve taken to get here.

We don’t just welcome diversity of thought…we go looking for it!

Meet our teams here.

Teams
NPD & Nutrition
Locations
Global HQ
Employment type
Full-time
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Contact Evie Crowson Talent Acquisition Specialist – People
All employment offers at Huel are conditional upon the completion of appropriate pre-employment checks, which may include a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Huel is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment and does not automatically exclude candidates on the basis of a criminal record. Any information disclosed will be considered on an individual basis, taking into account its relevance to the role. Where relevant to the position, additional checks may be carried out, such as education verification, publicly available adverse media or social media screening, and credit or fraud checks for Finance roles. All checks are carried out in line with data protection legislation and candidates will be informed of, and consent to, any checks undertaken.
NPD & Nutrition · Global HQ

NPD Assistant

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