Head of Technical

Develop and deliver the company’s technical strategy to support business growth and customer expectations.

• Lead food safety, quality and compliance activities across the business.
• Own and continuously improve the Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with BRCGS, HACCP and legislative requirements.
• Drive sustainability and ESG initiatives, including environmental performance, waste reduction and reporting frameworks.
• Lead customer, regulatory and third-party audit activities.
• Partner closely with Operations and other business functions to deliver continuous improvement projects.
• Coach, develop and lead the technical team while embedding a strong culture of quality and compliance.
• Act as the senior technical contact for customers, suppliers and certification bodies.

Proven senior technical leadership experience within food, beverage, alcohol or related manufacturing environments.

• Strong knowledge of BRCGS, HACCP, food safety systems and regulatory compliance.
• Experience developing and implementing sustainability or ESG strategies.
• Able to influence stakeholders at all levels of the business.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
• A confident leader passionate about driving standards, developing people and delivering operational excellence.

Why Apply?

• Senior leadership position with genuine influence across the business.
• Opportunity to shape technical strategy, quality standards and sustainability initiatives.
• High level of autonomy with direct exposure to senior leadership teams.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.