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Consulting Technology
Supporting food manufacturers and retailers with product innovation including: rheology, new product development, value optimisation, instructional development, pilot plant, quality and food safety manufacturing, thermal processing, new technologies, and regulatory affairs.
Product Development Team
Join Campden BRI’s renowned Product & Ingredient Development Team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of bakery and cereal innovation. As our
Senior Bakery Consultant, you’ll serve as a strategic leader and subject matter expert—driving research, guiding development, and representing our institution across the wider food industry.
This is a rare opportunity for an accomplished professional with deep technical knowledge and industry insight to influence the commercial bakery sector at scale
No two days are the same at Campden BRI, and this is reflected in the wide diversity of projects that this role will have in their portfolio at anytime! From guiding startups to develop the next big project, through to consultancy and research for some of the worlds largest food companies, this role is diverse, exciting and a great opportunity for the right candidate!
Position
- Spearhead a portfolio of high-impact NPD & R&D initiatives and technical training programs within baking and cereal processing
- Partner directly with key stakeholders—industry, government, and academia—to craft, manage, and deliver bespoke consultancy projects
- Act as the authoritative voice of Campden BRI in the bakery sector, influencing product innovation, safety, and quality standards
- Provide strategic guidance across cross-functional teams while mentoring emerging talent and fostering technical excellence
- Lead conceptualisation, execution, and reporting of client-based research and development projects
- Design and deliver advanced-level bakery training courses tailored to industry needs
- Drive project acquisition through relationship-building and proposal development
- Collaborate cross-departmentally to ensure timely and effective project delivery
- Maintain and enhance specialist facilities and equipment, ensuring operational excellence
Requirements
- Degree-qualified (or equivalent) in Food Science, Bakery Science, with extensive industry experience
- Demonstrated expertise across bakery processes and formulations, with hands-on experience in at least two key product categories (bread, cake, pastry, biscuit)
- Strong business acumen, with proven project leadership and stakeholder engagement
- Exceptional communication, mentoring, and analytical skills
Benefits
- Free parking (note: rural location requires own transport)
This is more than just consultancy—it’s leadership at the cutting edge of food science. Step into a role where your insight shapes consumer experiences and industry standards alike.
- Reward platform with employee discounts and rewards
- 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
- Buy and sell holiday scheme
- A generous work save pension scheme, with employee contributions matched by the company up to 10%
- Culture focus around work/life balance (early finish Fridays)
- Subsidised onsite restaurant