Head of Technical

Head of Technical – Reputable Food Business – London - £100K+ Benefits

My client is a reputable innovative food business who are passionate about delivering high quality products to market.

They are seeking a Head of Technical to join their team. The successful Head of Technical will be responsible for overseeing all technical, quality, and food safety operations across their production site, ensuring compliance with all customer and regulatory standards while driving continuous improvement in food safety, product quality, and team performance.

This is the perfect role for a dynamic, high performing and extremely driven Head of Technical to join a reputable business who can match their ambition and offer genuine progression opportunities.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead the Technical, Quality Assurance, and Food Safety teams, promoting a strong food safety and quality culture.
• Develop and implement site technical strategy in line with business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with BRCGS, retailer standards, HACCP, TACCP, and legal requirements.
• Act as the primary technical contact for major retail customers, auditors, and external stakeholders.
• Lead all external audits and customer visits, ensuring exemplary site standards.
• Oversee raw material and supplier assurance, including specifications and traceability.
• Manage and develop the technical team, including training, coaching, and succession planning.
• Drive continuous improvement across food safety, quality systems, and technical processes.
• Support NPD and process development to ensure seamless product launches from a technical perspective.

The Ideal Head of Technical Candidate:

• Proven experience in a senior technical role within chilled manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of BRCGS, retailer codes of practice, HACCP, VACCP/TACCP, and UK food legislation.
• Must have a strong understanding of Microbiology and safety standards.
• Experience dealing directly with major UK retailers and managing audits.
• A hands-on leader with excellent management and influencing skills.
• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology or related discipline.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Mikey at COREcruitment dot com / [email protected]