Full job descriptionProduct Research & Development Co-Ordinator / Trainee Co-Ordinator
Blackpool, Lancashire | Competitive Salary | Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm | Permanent

I’m working with an established and innovative business within the environmental and safety products sector, who are looking to add a Product Research & Development Co-Ordinator / Trainee Co-Ordinator to their R&D team.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys research, developing ideas, understanding customers and taking projects from an initial concept through to launch.

You’ll play a key role in supporting the development of new products, working across the business to turn customer and market insight into commercially viable product ideas.

Your responsibilities will include:
*Conducting market and competitor research to identify customer needs, market gaps and opportunities
*Generating and evaluating new product ideas
*Keeping up to date with industry trends, innovations and commercial opportunities
*Engaging directly with customers to understand their needs and develop product concepts
*Organising and attending face-to-face customer research meetings
*Preparing detailed design briefs for the Product Design team
*Project managing new product development projects, ensuring key milestones are delivered
*Working closely with Product Design, Engineering, Marketing, Sales and Operations
*Preparing and delivering presentations to internal stakeholders
*Coordinating activities around new product launches
*Supporting the ongoing review and development of the existing product portfolio
*Travelling for business when required

They’re looking for someone who is:
*Creative and able to generate new ideas
*Analytical with strong research and problem-solving skills
*Commercially aware and customer-focused
*A strong communicator, both written and verbally
*Highly organised with good project management skills
*Comfortable managing multiple priorities
*Proactive, self-motivated and detail-oriented
*Confident using Microsoft Office or equivalent
*Happy to travel when required

Previous experience in Product Development, R&D, Marketing or Project Management would be beneficial, alongside experience in customer research, market analysis or working cross-functionally.

A 2:1 degree in Product Design, Marketing or a related subject is required.

What’s on offer?
*Competitive starting salary
*33 days’ holiday, rising to 38 with service
*Flexible holiday booking
*Option to buy/sell up to 5 days’ holiday
*Performance bonuses
*Flexitime
*Private healthcare after qualifying period
*Health cashback plan
*Pension schemes
*Life insurance after qualifying period
*Free on-site parking
*Subsidised on-site café
*On-site gym and changing facilities
*Career progression and professional development
*Comprehensive training programmes
*Company and team-building events
*Cycle to Work scheme
*Charity days and fundraising opportunities