Job reference: GG/2988

Overview

Would you like to play a key role in shaping the future of a high growth food business?

This is a business like very few others. A tough challenge but an enormous opportunity. As Head of Technical you will shape and lead an ambitious Technical strategy, driving a culture of food safety and quality excellence.

Done properly, this will be a transformational role, far from the finished article, this business has the genuine desire to be best in class Technically.

The Role

As Head of Technical, you will:

* Leading on food safety, quality, and compliance across the site.

* Acting as the go-to expert on technical standards, legislation, and customer expectations.

* Driving continuous improvement through data, insight, and best practice.

* Playing a hands-on role in audits, investigations, and technical projects.

* Developing and evolving site quality systems to meet both BRC and customer standards.

* Supporting and influencing cross-functional teams including NPD, Procurement, and Ops.

* Building trusted relationships with senior retail and foodservice customers.

* Coaching and developing the Technical team to be proactive, agile, and high-performing

* Embedding a strong food safety culture across the site.

* Staying connected to the wider industry through forums, networks, and innovation updates.

* Leading HACCP and other key food safety and integrity programmes.

* Taking a proactive role in problem-solving, risk reduction, and crisis response.

* Supporting trials, launches, and site-wide technical initiatives.

The Candidate

The successful Head of Technical will have:

* Deep experience in food manufacturing, ideally with chilled or high-care/high-risk products.

* A strong understanding of UK retailer standards.

* A track record of building and embedding a robust food safety & quality culture.

* Experience leading and developing high-performing Technical teams.

* The confidence to advise, influence, and engage at all levels — from factory floor to boardroom.

* A commercial mindset with the ability to use data to inform decisions.

* The curiosity to listen, learn, and challenge the status quo for the better.

* A calm, solutions-focused approach when things don't go to plan.

Next Steps

To apply for this Head of Technical role, click apply or contact Gilbert Gregory at Gregory Walker quoting reference GG/2988.

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