Are you a detail-driven food industry professional who thrives on ensuring technical accuracy, compliance, and exceptional customer support? We’re looking for an experienced Specifications Manager to join a forward-thinking food manufacturing business.
💷 £50,000 - £55,000
❤️ Private Healthcare
🏝️ 25 days holiday + bank holidays
📍 Bedfordshire
About the Role
You’ll lead the delivery of outstanding technical and specification support to the businesses customers - managing specifications, documentation, and compliance to the highest standards. Working cross functionally, you’ll ensure all product data, labelling, and regulatory information are precise and up to date.
This is a hands-on role that blends technical expertise with proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement.
What You’ll Do
* Serve as the main point of contact for customer technical enquiries and documentation requests.
* Manage and approve product specifications, allergen and nutritional data, and labelling information.
* Maintain and enhance the technical documentation system to ensure version control and accuracy.
* Interpret and apply relevant food legislation, retailer requirements, and customer standards.
* Support product launches, audits, and technical aspects of customer visits.
* Drive efficiency in technical service processes and deliver training to build internal capability.
What You’ll Bring
* Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a similar discipline.
* At least 5 years’ experience in a technical, specifications, or compliance role within the food manufacturing sector.
* Experience using technical databases or specification management systems.
* Excellent attention to detail, organisation, and communication skills.
Why Join this business?
You’ll be part of a collaborative and quality-focused environment where your input shapes how the business delivers technical excellence. In return, you’ll receive opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a real impact in a growing business.