We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Technical Manager to join Bookers Technical team. This is a senior leadership role where you’ll help shape and deliver our technical strategy, ensuring the highest standards of food safety, quality, integrity and compliance across our product range and supply base.
Responsibilities
* Translating technical strategy into clear, practical delivery plans
* Acting as a senior voice for food safety, quality and product integrity
* Strengthening technical frameworks, standards and governance across the business
* Leading technical risk assessment across products, suppliers and compliance
* Driving performance through KPIs, insight and continuous improvement
* Influencing senior stakeholders to ensure technical priorities are embedded in key decisions
* Partnering with commercial, supply chain, legal and operations teams
* Leading, coaching and developing a high performing technical team
* Managing incidents, withdrawals and recalls with clear, evidence based decisions
* Building strong relationships with suppliers, regulators and industry bodies
* Deputising for the Head of Technical when required
Qualifications
* Strong experience in a senior technical role within food retail, wholesale or manufacturing
* Proven expertise in food safety, quality management and compliance
* Experience in technical risk assessment, incident management and governance
* Ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders across the business
* Strong understanding of supplier assurance and end to end supply chain
* Leadership experience with the ability to inspire and develop teams
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex issues
* A high level of integrity, judgement and attention to detail
* A relevant technical or food science qualification
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we’re a place where Everyone’s Welcome.
We know life looks a little different for each of us. That’s why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers; some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life‑changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to support you.
We’re proud that Booker is a Disability Confident Committed Leader and we’re committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support you can expect, please contact recruitment@bookergroup.com.
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