New Product Development Assistant - Advanced Business Admin Apprentice

You will have a real job from day one and make a genuine contribution to the business.  

Essentially, the responsibilities of the role are to support and engage with specific parts of the organisation and interact with internal and/or external customers, with a focus on adding value, but the real flavour of the job will come from the team you are working with.

In this role, working as an NPD Assistant, you will be working with our Development Team!  

You will communicate with multiple teams across the business, support customer visits, and complete administrative tasks to support all aspects of the product development cycle.  

You will be expected to undertake the role efficiently and with integrity – showing a positive attitude. The role involves demonstrating effective communication skills (both written and verbal) and adopting a proactive approach to developing skills.  

The business administrator is also expected to show initiative, managing priorities and own time, problem-solving and decision-making skills. 

Training:
This is a 2-year programme, during which time you will undertake the Level 3 Advanced Business Administrator standard and qualification.

Training Outcome:
At the end of your programme, if you have successfully completed your apprenticeship and achieved the performance targets we have set for you, you are guaranteed a permanent role with us.

Employer Description:

Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we’re one of the UK’s leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better.

As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we’re proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn.

 

Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative,Strong IT Skills,Competent social media skills,Decision-Making,Proactive