Consultant Technical Manager - FMCG

ZipRecruiter; Uxbridge; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A consultancy in the FMCG sector is seeking a Technical Manager to ensure products meet the highest technical, quality, and compliance standards. This part-time position offers flexible work and involves leading product safety, quality assurance, and compliance tasks. Ideal candidates will have experience in retail or e-commerce and strong knowledge of UK/EU legislation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Technical Manager or senior technical/compliance specialist in retail or e-commerce.
• Strong knowledge of UK/EU product safety legislation and compliance frameworks.
• Skilled at managing documentation, testing, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of product safety, quality, and compliance from development through to launch.
• Review and approve technical documentation, packaging, labeling, and online listings.
• Liaise with supermarket, retailer, and e-commerce technical teams.

Skills

Product safety knowledge

Compliance expertise

Documentation management

Technical communication

Job description

Overview

We’re Hiring: Consultant Technical Manager FMCG (Part-Time)

UK-based | Full time | Consultancy Basis

We’re looking for an experienced Technical Manager to join us on a consultancy basis and play a key role in ensuring our products meet the highest technical, quality, and compliance standards.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work flexibly with a growing business, supporting us as we supply to UK supermarkets, major retailers, and online e-commerce platforms.

Responsibilities

What you’ll do:

• Lead all aspects of product safety, quality, and compliance from development through to launch.
• Review and approve technical documentation, packaging, labelling, and online listings.
• Liaise with supermarket, retailer, and e-commerce technical teams — providing expert guidance and solutions.
• Oversee product testing, certifications, and quality assurance with accredited labs.
• Provide technical sign-off on new products and support audits, reviews, and compliance checks.

About you

• Proven experience as a Technical Manager or senior technical/compliance specialist in retail or e-commerce.
• Strong knowledge of UK/EU product safety legislation and compliance frameworks.
• Skilled at managing documentation, testing, and regulatory requirements.
• Confident dealing with retailer and online platform technical teams.
• Pragmatic, detail-focused, and able to work independently on a consultancy basis.

Why join us?

This is a full time consultancy role, ideal for a seasoned Technical Manager who wants to work with a forward-thinking business on their own terms. You’ll have real impact, working across both retail and online channels, and ensuring our customers and partners have full confidence in our products.

Interested? Apply via LinkedIn or get in touch directly at [e-mail] — we’d love to hear from you!