Technical Director
Drive excellence in food safety, quality and innovation
Are you ready to shape the future of aquaculture by leading high-impact technical teams? Join us at BioMar and play a central role in delivering sustainable, high-quality feed solutions that meet tomorrow’s challenges. This is your opportunity to make a tangible difference in a company where innovation, collaboration, and purpose drive everything we do.
Lead innovation and uphold the highest standards in aquaculture
As our Technical Director, you will lead both the Quality and Formulation functions at BioMar UK, setting the strategic and operational direction for these vital teams. Your work will ensure compliance with the highest food safety and quality standards, while also driving innovation in feed formulation. This role is essential to maintaining our reputation for excellence and to delivering on our sustainability goals.
You’ll oversee internal and external audits, implement and evolve quality management systems, and guide your teams to improve product performance and customer satisfaction. You’ll also be a key voice representing BioMar in regulatory and industry forums and work cross-functionally to align technical strategies with business goals.
1. Lead the Quality Department, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and standards like HACCP and GMP
2. Manage the formulation team to develop innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective feed solutions
3. Collaborate with R&D, procurement, and commercial teams to optimise product performance and ingredient selection
4. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and knowledge sharing across teams
5. Represent BioMar UK in external forums and contribute to corporate ESG objectives
Bring your expertise to where it truly matters
You are a strategic technical leader with a strong foundation in food safety, formulation, and aquaculture nutrition. You lead by example, empowering your teams to excel while ensuring operational excellence. Your ability to work cross-functionally and bring clarity to complex challenges will make you a valuable partner across the business.
To succeed in this role, you should bring:
6. Proven experience in a senior technical leadership role within the feed, food, or aquaculture industry
7. Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and formulation processes
8. Demonstrated experience with audits, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives
9. A degree in Food Science, Animal Nutrition, Aquaculture, or a related field
10. Fluent English and a full driving licence
Nice-to-have experience includes knowledge of digital tools in formulation, international standards, and sustainability initiatives in feed production. The role is based in the UK and requires occasional travel for industry representation and stakeholder engagement.
Make a difference in a company that values your impact
This is more than a leadership position - it’s a chance to influence the future of aquaculture. At BioMar, we offer a collaborative and innovative culture, where your ideas will help shape sustainable practices worldwide. You’ll benefit from flexible working hours, professional development opportunities, and a chance to work with passionate, mission-driven colleagues. Join a team where technical excellence meets meaningful purpose.
Further benefits include but are not limited to:
11. A generous pension scheme
12. 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
13. Health insurance
14. Life insurance
15. Enhanced family-friendly policies
16. Home, tech, and electric vehicle salary sacrifice schemes
Reach out and take the next step
If this role excites you and you believe you have what it takes, we’d love to hear from you. Applications are reviewed continuously, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Please submit your CV to apply.
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