Group Head of Technical Excellent Basic Salary Package London (Hybrid with European travel) Job reference: GG/4424 Overview This is an opportunity to join of Europe’s most successful and iconic food businesses. As Group Head of Technical, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing the company’s Food Safety & Quality strategy. You will be a key change agent with influence across a number of countries. The Role The successful Group Head of Technical will: * Provide strategic leadership for Food Safety and Quality. * Drive the Group Quality vision and strategy, ensuring compliance with international standards and continuous improvement in quality culture. * Set Technical standards, policies, and best practice across the business. * Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Procurement, Sustainability, R&D and Corporate Affairs to safeguard product integrity and authenticity. * Coach and empower Technical and Quality leaders, building capability and accountability at every level. * Represent the company externally — engaging with regulators, industry bodies, and key stakeholders to shape best practice. The Candidate The successful Group Head of Technical will have: * Proven experience leading Quality or Technical functions across multi-site food business as Head of Technical or equivalent. * Expertise in Food Safety legislation, risk management and auditing across multiple geographies. * Strong background in culture change and Technical maturity programmes. * Ability to influence from the factory floor to the executive board. * Passion for food, sustainability, and continuous improvement. Next Steps To apply for this Group Head of Technical role, click apply or contact Gilbert Gregory at Gregory Walker quoting reference GG/4424. 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