Job Description Location: London Salary: £35k DOE Work Pattern: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm Reporting To: Specifications Manager Company Overview A well-established and growing UK food business is seeking a Specifications Technologist to join its technical function. The company operates within the fast-paced retail and foodservice sectors, supplying high-quality, responsibly sourced products to major UK customers. With a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement, the organisation is currently undergoing an exciting period of growth and transformation. Role Responsibilities The successful candidate will play a key role in managing product specifications and supporting the product development lifecycle from concept through to launch. Responsibilities will include: Creating, reviewing, and maintaining accurate finished product specifications for retail and foodservice customers Ensuring all specifications are completed and approved in line with customer and internal deadlines Managing updates to live product data, including delists and product changes Collaborating cross-functionally with NPD, technical, supply chain, and commercial teams Reviewing and approving artwork to ensure compliance with current food labelling legislation and customer requirements Maintaining specification and artwork trackers, ensuring data accuracy and version control Supporting stage gate processes and product launches to ensure timely delivery Assisting with customer systems and external data submissions where required Experience & Qualifications Previous experience in a specifications or technical role within the food industry Strong understanding of food labelling regulations and retailer requirements Experience working with major UK retailers is highly desirable Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities Proactive problem-solving approach with the ability to escalate where necessary Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office A degree in food science, technology, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience) Benefits Hybrid working (typically 2 days from home) 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Company pension scheme Enhanced family-friendly benefits Life assurance Employee assistance programme Cycle to work scheme Staff discounts On-site parking Social and wellbeing initiatives If this role sounds of interest, please reach out to jack.thomson@drnewitt.com or call 0131 226 5060.