THG - New Product Development Intern

About THG 

We’re a fast-moving, global technology group that specialises in taking brands direct to consumers. We’re home to a portfolio of leading brands and sites including Myprotein, ESPA, LOOKFANTASTIC, and Cult Beauty, all of which are powered by our fully integrated digital commerce ecosystem, THG Ingenuity.  

We handle everything in-house, including technology, content creation, e-commerce, marketing, manufacturing, new product development, and logistics. This comprehensive approach ensures we can fully realise our vision and maintain our leadership in a rapidly evolving global industry.

Early Careers 

Whether you join THG as a graduate, intern, or apprentice, you can shape your future. Each role comes with real responsibilities, giving you the unique opportunity to make an impact from day one. We're here to supporting your personal and professional development, and strongly believe that giving you the freedom to manage your career will help you to thrive at THG. Our Early Careers team will be on hand to support you every step of the way, creating exciting learning opportunities to help you reach your full potential. We'll give you the tools, advice, and support you need to succeed, and empower you to take your career to the next level. 

Life at Nutrition & Wellness 

Nutrition & Wellness is home to some of the best loved and most trusted names in wellbeing and nutrition, including Myprotein, the world's largest online sports nutrition brand, and its family of brands, Myvegan, Myvitamins and MP Activewear.

Our brands and people exist to break boundaries; to power and empower those who want more. We break conventions, we’re a force for good, and we keep it real. These are the values that drive our team through every day. 

Click here to learn more about life at THG. 

Our 12-Month Development Programme 

Throughout our 12-M programme, you’ll have access to a series of learning opportunities that will help to propel your career further, faster. The programme will consist of series of sessions that have been designed to support your career, giving you access to the knowledge, skills, and behaviours for success at THG.  

About the Role 

Our 12-Month Marketing Internship will give you access to invaluable Marketing experience by allowing you to work with a range of experts and complete two 6-month rotations around our NPD function. 

You will be working in a fast-paced environment and be given real responsibility from day 1. You’ll have the opportunity to learn from industry experts and gain a plethora of skills throughout the 12-Month programme. 

Why be an NPD Intern at THG? 

The Product Technologist is responsible for driving innovation for new and existing products. The role will involve building out one of the most expansive supplement ranges globally, across key categories such as wellness and performance. Working alongside key suppliers, the role will involve gathering insights to drive this product development. The role will then involve project managing these supplements alongside key stakeholders internally, through procurement, compliance, brand and creative teams.  

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:  

• Analyse and consolidate market research and consumer insights  
• Formulate new and existing products in line with consumer insights, that have approved claims 
• Project manage effectively, communicating clearly with procurement, compliance, brand and creative teams 
• Creating product specifications 
• Briefing suppliers on new ingredients - working to technical, operational and commercial constraints 
• Supporting other teams to bring products to successful launch 
• Approving packaging and product compliance 
• Researching and reporting on current market trends   

What skills and experience do I need for this role?  

What’s in it for me? 

• An ambitious graduate looking to start work after graduation in Summer 2025.   
  
• Studying a degree in Nutrition/Food Technology 
  
• Commercially astute, ambitious and collaborative individuals who are hungry for success and genuine responsibility.    
  
• An excellent communicator with the ability to build solid relationships both internally and externally.    
  
• Strong passion for Ecommerce & Digital Marketing, as well as good organisational skills.    
  
• A proactive self-starter with a problem-solving attitude and the ability to manage their time effectively.  
  
• Knowledge of Google Analytics would be beneficial but full support will be provided.    

Career Development 

• Access to bespoke development programmes that have been designed and developed by our in-house L&D team. 
• Continued development through our upskilling programme that is delivered in partnership with an industry-leading training provider. 

Enhanced Leave 

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. 
• Don’t want to work on your birthday? We don’t either! Enjoy your day off on us! 
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, depending on length of service. 
• Up to 10 days compassionate leave. 

Wellbeing Support 

• Access face-to-face and virtual appointments with our in-house GP. 
• Access our in-house CBT therapist. 
• Access our 247 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which is provided by Bupa.  
• State-of-the-art on-site gym. 
• Access to our on-site physio. 

We are an equal opportunities employer. 

We’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive, and strongly encourage all candidates from all backgrounds and identities to apply. 

Please email [email protected] if you require any additional support or need to make any adjustments to our recruitment process. You don’t need to disclose your disability or condition, you just need to let us know what support you need or changes you need to make. If you’re not sure, we can work with you to explore the available options.