Head of Technical
The Flava People are on the hunt for a dynamic Head of Technical to take our Technical function to the next level.
Were a third-generation, family-run flavour business working with some of the biggest names in retail, foodservice and manufacturing from crafting bespoke seasonings and sauces to partnering with household names on category-defining innovation. With ambitious growth plans in motion, we need a Technical leader who can keep pace, shape the future, and scale our business without losing our foodie, entrepreneurial edge.
What makes this role different?
Were not a corporate giant with endless resources were an SME with big ambitions, limited space and tight budgets, led by hands-on owners who expect agility and smart solutions.
As Head of Technical youll need to be equally comfortable in a boardroom with Tesco or Marks & Spencer as you are rolling your sleeves up on the factory floor, solving problems with the operations team.
Your mission:
1. Lead our Technical team, ensuring we not only maintain but continually improve on our BRC AA grade accreditation.
2. Build on our strong retailer partnerships, with proven experience working to Tesco and M&S technical standards.
3. Drive food safety, quality and compliance across the business, embedding robust yet practical systems.
4. Scale our Technical capabilit...