Head of Technical
Bristol
About the Company
We are looking for an experienced and ambitious Head of Technical to lead food safety, quality and compliance across a food manufacturer who sits within the Food Service sector.
About the Role
This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for shaping and embedding a best-in-class food safety culture, ensuring the business is fully audit-ready every day, and leading all technical and hygiene functions across the organisation.
Responsibilities
* Lead and develop the technical and hygiene teams to support current operations and future growth
* Define and deliver the company’s food safety and quality strategy
* Drive a strong food safety culture across the business
* Ensure full compliance with all food safety, legal and customer requirements
* Maintain BRC accreditation at Grade A or above
* Lead all customer, third-party and regulatory audits
* Develop and monitor technical KPIs and continuous improvement plans
* Oversee HACCP, allergen management, GMP and traceability systems
* Build strong relationships with key customer technical teams
* Investigate and resolve customer complaints through root cause analysis and corrective actions
* Review and improve Health & Safety systems in collaboration with site leadership
Qualifications
* Degree qualified or equivalent in Food Science, Food Technology or related discipline
Required Skills
* Significant senior technical leadership experience within food manufacturing
* Strong knowledge of BRC standards, HACCP and food safety legislation
* Experience leading customer and third-party audits
* Proven team leadership and people development skills
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Preferred Skills
* If the role is of interest, then please send your CV today
Pay range and compensation package
Salary – c£60,000 + Bonus and associated Benefits
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.