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. About Your Recruitment Agency Gregory Walker is a specialist food and drink manufacturing recruitment agency. We are on a mission to provide the most efficient, transparent and enjoyable recruitment service in the industry. Here is our most recent candidate recommendation: “Gregory Walker got in touch about a role on a Thursday and within 6 days everything was sorted, and I’d accepted the role. Easy to work with and great communication which is everything