07/01/2026
LEAD PRODUCT DEVELOPER
The Edibles Company® HQ Paddock Wood, Kent (UK)
The Edibles Company® is a fast-growing startup with a big vision and an existing global network spanning formulation, manufacturing, science, and innovation.
We’re now looking for a Lead Product Developer to join us at our Kent HQ and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of functional food & drink.
This is a senior, hands-on role for someone who wants more than just a job someone who wants to help build a category-defining brand from the inside out.
The role:
Lead hands-on product development & formulation
Drive sensory optimisation, testing, and iteration
Translate science, ingredients, and concepts into market-ready products
Work closely with founders, partners, and our global network
Help define our innovation pipeline from idea to launch
Who we’re looking for:
Strong background in food / beverage product development
Deep experience with formulation, optimisation & sensory
Curious, creative, and scientifically rigorous
Calm, solutions-focused, and detail-driven
Energised by startup pace, ownership, and responsibility
Passionate about functional, health-focused innovation
Why The Edibles Company®?
We’re early-stage, but not early-thinking
You’ll have real influence over products, strategy, and direction
You’ll work with an established global network, not in isolation
Opportunity to help shape a brand built for long-term scale and impact
📩 To apply:
Please email your CV plus a few bullets on why you’re interested and what you’d bring to the role.
Eatme@theediblescompany.com
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