Role: Quality & Technical Lead Overview This is a pivotal leadership position within a fast-growing team in the soft drinks sector. The role focuses on safeguarding product quality, ensuring compliance across multiple markets, and driving continuous improvement while supporting innovation and scale. Key Responsibilities Quality Management Systems: Develop and maintain robust QMS, HACCP, and food safety documentation. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to UK, EU, and US regulations, including labelling, product safety, and export laws. Provide regulatory support for new product development. Quality Assurance: Implement raw material checks, in-process controls, and finished product evaluations, including microbiological and chemical testing. Supplier Oversight: Audit suppliers and co-manufacturers, manage quality agreements, and maintain standards. Training & Audits: Train staff on compliance, lead internal audits, and prepare for external audits. Continuous Improvement: Investigate non-conformances, manage corrective actions, and use data-driven insights to improve processes. Leadership: Manage and develop a small technical team, collaborate cross-functionally, and support NPD projects with technical and regulatory expertise. Skills & Experience Strong knowledge of food safety systems (BRCGS, HACCP, SALSA, ISO). 3–4 years’ experience in food, beverage, brewing, or FMCG manufacturing. Expertise in microbiology, chemical analysis, and sensory evaluation. Understanding of EU/US regulatory frameworks and labelling laws. Practical knowledge of brewing and packaging processes. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with audit experience. Competent in MS Office and digital tools (QMS, ERP, LIMS desirable).