About Hunter & Gather

Hunter & Gather are a multi award-winning, ancestrally inspired lifestyle brand.

We believe that the conventional modern lifestyle is failing people, and with poor mental health and chronic illness impacting us all in one way or another, we are certain that it doesn’t have to be this way. That’s where we come in.

We fuse ancestral and modern wisdom to give people the tools to rise. From creating real food and supplements that are not only free from refined sugar, grains and inflammatory seed oils, but also champion quality and taste, to a welcoming community we call our tribe – with valuable education to guide people on their journey to better health.

Reporting to: Head of Product

Key details

• Full time (37.5 hours per week plus daily 1 hour unpaid lunch break)

• 33 days leave (inc. bank holidays)

• Flexi start time (Core business hours 10-4)

• AXA Private Healthcare

• EMI Share Options

• Up to 30% discretional bonus (if eligible)

• Location - Chafford Hundred

• Hybrid (min 2 days in office)

What is the role?

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and commercially minded NPD Product Manager to help bring our innovative food and supplement ideas to life. Sitting at the heart of the product development process — from ideation to launch — you’ll help shape, validate, and deliver products that align with our mission and values.

You’ll work closely with the Head of Product and collaborate cross-functionally across marketing, operations, retail and customer service. You’ll also liaise with third-party manufacturers and suppliers to ensure we bring high-quality, compliant, and customer-obsessed products to market, on time and on budget.

We’re after someone who’s highly organised, curious, and unafraid to challenge the status quo — with a passion for natural nutrition and a bias for action.

Essential

• 1+ years in a product development or operations role (preferably food, beverage, or supplements)

• Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines

• Excel proficient (comfortable with formulas, lookups, pivot tables)

• Excellent attention to detail, especially when reviewing packaging, ingredients, or specifications

• A self-starter who’s confident working independently but thrives in collaborative settings

• Open to tasting and testing full product range (including animal based and dairy based products). All products are gluten, refined sugar and seed oil free.

Desirable

• Experience working with external manufacturers, co-packers, or suppliers

• Exposure to retail and/or e-commerce product launches

• Familiarity with food compliance and labelling regulations (UK/EU)

• Understanding of keto, paleo, animal-based or low-carb lifestyles

• Experience using project management tools (e.g., Asana)

• Background in nutrition, food science, or natural health

• An understanding of brand management and how to position a product within the market
  
  

Key roles and responsibilities:
1. Product Development Lifecycle

• Support ideation, feasibility, validation, and go-to-market for both new and existing products

• Work with the Head of Product to build and manage the innovation pipeline

• Assist with competitor benchmarking, trend analysis, and consumer research

• Regularly review and analyse the existing product portfolio for optimisation opportunities
  
  

2. Project Management

• Own and manage product timelines, ensuring alignment across internal teams and external partners

• Coordinate samples, factory trials, organoleptics, and product testing phases

• Maintain clear documentation and ensure up-to-date project tracking
  
  

3. Packaging & Label Compliance

• Work with brand, Quality & Technical, and external design/print partners to ensure packaging is legally compliant and brand-aligned

• Review artwork for nutritionals, ingredients, claims, and allergens
  
  

4. Supply Chain Collaboration

• Work with operations and procurement to onboard new SKUs smoothly

• Provide accurate specs, pack formats, and shelf life details to the wider team
  
  

5. Internal Communication & Support

• Share regular product updates and timelines across departments

• Provide internal training and commercial handovers ahead of launches

• Support the creation of internal product decks, FAQs, and team education materials