Job Description Title : Technical Manager Salary : £52,000-£65,000 (part-time) Location : Surrey/Crawley We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established food manufacturing business seeking an experienced Technical Manager to join on a part-time, hourly-paid basis. This is a senior, autonomous role offering 25 hours per week. Hours are flexible and may vary in line with business needs. Hybrid working is available. The Role Reporting to the Managing Director, you will have full responsibility for all technical, quality, and food safety functions, ensuring compliance, audit readiness, and continuous improvement across the business. Key Responsibilities Lead all Technical, Quality & Food Safety activities Manage and develop the Quality Management System Ensure compliance with BRC Global Standard (A&B) and lead BRC and customer audits Maintain and manage the HACCP plan (HACCP Level 2) Conduct internal audits, risk assessments, and continuous improvement Manage suppliers, non-conformances, customer complaints, and NPD technical support Implement customer technical requirements and attend customer audits (occasional overseas travel) Oversee online customer and specification systems (e.g. Micros, Oscar, Hamilton Grant) About You Degree-level qualification in Food Science or a related discipline HACCP Level 2 or above Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP, BRC, and quality systems Experience within a food manufacturing environment Confident, personable, and professional, able to engage with customers, auditors, and suppliers Highly organised, detail-focused, and flexible in approach What’s on Offer Part-time role paying £52,000-£65,000 Approx. 25 hours per week, flexible and variable Hybrid working Senior responsibility with genuine autonomy Supportive and collaborative working environment