North West | Hybrid Working | 12–18 Month Contract Some interim roles are simply about keeping things ticking over. This isn’t one of them. This is a highly visible leadership role managing both Technical and NPD activity across the business. With ambitious expansion plans, increasing customer complexity and a broad international supply network, they’re looking for an experienced Technical Manager to help shape the next chapter. The environment is entrepreneurial, collaborative and refreshingly non-corporate. It’s a business with strong values, a genuine team culture and plenty of autonomy — ideal for someone who enjoys building structure, influencing positively and making a tangible impact quickly. The opportunity You’ll lead the safety, legality, quality and NPD agenda across a diverse product portfolio manufactured through a network of co-manufacturing partners. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on delivery and will suit someone comfortable balancing multiple priorities across customers, suppliers, projects and internal stakeholders. Key areas of focus include: * Leading and developing the Technical and NPD function with three direct reports. * Driving continuous improvement across food safety, compliance and quality systems * Developing improved QMS for the next stage of growth * Acting as the senior technical contact across customers and manufacturing ...