Job Title: Food Safety & Quality Team Leader Description We are hiring for our client for an experienced Food Safety & Quality Team Leader to lead and develop the QA function within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. The Food Safety & Quality Team Leader will report directly to the Technical Manager and take ownership of driving site-wide food safety, quality, and compliance standards. This role will play a key part in maintaining an audit-ready Quality Management System, ensuring full compliance with BRC, ISO, RSPO and customer requirements. The successful Food Safety & Quality Team Leader will combine strong technical expertise with people leadership, supporting the development of the QA team while working cross-functionally with Production, Operations and R&D to deliver continuous improvement across the site. Top 3 Things to Know About this Job Leadership role with real influence across site-wide quality and food safety Strong exposure to BRC, ISO and retailer standards Opportunity to deputise for the Technical Manager and progress within Technical The Role Lead, manage and develop the QA/Technical team to ensure high standards of food safety and quality Maintain an audit-ready Quality Management System in line with BRC, ISO and RSPO standards Support and lead internal and external audits, working closely with the Technical Manager Manage team performance including training, development, 1-2-1s and absence management Organise daily workload and provide technical support across operations Drive continuous improvement initiatives across quality systems and processes Monitor and manage food safety systems including GMP, allergen control, hygiene, traceability and CCPs Oversee customer complaints, non-conformances and CAPA processes, including trend analysis Support production to ensure compliance with customer specifications and legal requirements Collaborate with R&D and Technical teams on new product launches Deliver training and promote a strong food safety culture across the site The Person Third level qualification in Food Science or related discipline (or equivalent experience) Proven experience within a food manufacturing technical or quality role Strong knowledge of BRC, ISO, HACCP and food safety standards Previous experience leading or supervising a team desirable Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Proficient in Microsoft Office and customer technical portals Highly organised with strong analytical and problem-solving ability Proactive mindset with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment The Reward Competitive salary Strong opportunity for career progression within Technical leadership Exposure to senior decision-making and site-wide improvements Supportive and collaborative working environment