Head of Technical
Location: East Midlands
Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 + car allowance and bonus
What You’ll Be Doing
As the Head of Technical, you’ll play a pivotal role in safeguarding and advancing the reputation for excellence. This is a role for a true industry leader — someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy, operations, and innovation.
You will:
* Lead the site’s technical strategy — setting direction for food safety, quality, and compliance while driving technical innovation across all categories.
* Own the integrity of the full supply chain, from suppliers through to production, distribution, and retail shelves — ensuring absolute traceability, transparency, and excellence.
* Champion best-in-class compliance, maintaining BRCGS Grade A standards, retailer codes of practice, and legislative requirements across all operations.
* Partner with suppliers and customers to deliver robust, future-ready quality systems and ensure alignment with sustainability and sourcing objectives.
* Inspire and develop a high-performing technical team, fostering a culture of accountability, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
* Collaborate cross-functionally with Commercial, Operations, Procurement, and Agriculture teams to embed quality and food safety into every decision and process.
* Lead customer and regulatory relationships, representing the site confidently during audits, visits, and strategic reviews.
* Drive continuous improvement and innovation, leveraging data, insight, and technology to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and exceed customer expectations.
About You
* You’ll be a seasoned technical leader with deep experience in fresh and/or food manufacturing and the wider food supply chain. You’ll bring:
* Proven leadership in food safety, technical governance, and supplier management within fresh produce or chilled food sectors.
* Strong understanding of UK retailer requirements, BRCGS, and global food safety standards.
* Exceptional stakeholder management skills — confident influencing at senior and board levels.
* A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a passion for sustainable sourcing and operational excellence.
If you believe you have the skills and personality to fit these requirements please either apply via this advert or call Henderson Brown on 01733 235 111 for more information.