Head of Technical
Bristol
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About the Company
We are looking for an experienced and ambitious Head of Technical to lead food safety, quality and compliance across a food manufacturer who sits within the Food Service sector.
About the Role
This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for shaping and embedding a best-in-class food safety culture, ensuring the business is fully audit-ready every day, and leading all technical and hygiene functions across the organisation.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the technical and hygiene teams to support current operations and future growth
- Define and deliver the company’s food safety and quality strategy
- Drive a strong food safety culture across the business
- Ensure full compliance with all food safety, legal and customer requirements
- Maintain BRC accreditation at Grade A or above
- Lead all customer, third-party and regulatory audits
- Develop and monitor technical KPIs and continuous improvement plans
- Oversee HACCP, allergen management, GMP and traceability systems
- Build strong relationships with key customer technical teams
- Investigate and resolve customer complaints through root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Review and improve Health & Safety systems in collaboration with site leadership
Qualifications
- Degree qualified or equivalent in Food Science, Food Technology or related discipline
Required Skills
- Significant senior technical leadership experience within food manufacturing
- Strong knowledge of BRC standards, HACCP and food xwzovoh safety legislation
- Experience leading customer and third-party audits
- Proven team leadership and people development skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Preferred Skills
- If the role is of interest, then please send your CV today
Pay range and compensation package
Salary – c£60,000 + Bonus and associated Benefits
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.