Technical Services Manager
Leeds, UK
The Advocate Group are proud to be working in partnership with an exciting and fast-growing food brand to recruit a Technical Services Manager.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a technical professional to join a dynamic FMCG business and play a key role in ensuring product safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across a diverse product portfolio. Working closely with suppliers, manufacturers, and retail customers, you will help maintain the highest standards across all technical and compliance activities.
Key Responsibilities
• Own technical compliance across the full product portfolio
• Manage retailer technical relationships and customer requirements
• Ensure supplier approval processes are robust, compliant, and effectively maintained
• Oversee product specifications, artwork approvals, and regulatory sign-off
• Lead responses to quality issues, complaints, and product withdrawals/recalls where required
• Monitor and interpret changes in UK and EU food legislation
• Conduct supplier audits and ensure BRCGS and food safety standards are maintained
• Drive continuous improvement across quality systems and technical processes
About You
• Degree qualified in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related discipline
• Minimum 3 years' experience within a technical or quality role in FMCG, food manufacturing, or food distribution
• Strong understanding of UK retailer technical standards and compliance requirements
• Experience conducting audits including BRCGS, retailer, or third-party audits
• Solid knowledge of UK/EU food legislation and labelling regulations
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills
• Confident communicator capable of building effective retailer and supplier relationships
• Proactive and solutions-focused with a strong approach to risk management
This role would suit an ambitious technical professional looking to join a growing brand in a fast-paced and collaborative environment where quality, compliance, and continuous improvement are at the heart of the business.
If this sounds like the right fit for your next career move, I'd love to speak with you!
erin@advocate-group.co.uk
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