EMEA Quality & Food Safety Leader

Huel Birmingham; Tring; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual leave 30+ bank holidays

Free Huel

Remote work days (2 weeks/year)

Dog friendly

Volunteering days

On-site gym and wellness area

1-on-1 therapy via Self-Space

Private medical insurance

Electric car scheme

Cycle to work

Enhanced family leave

Nursery scheme

Employee referral scheme

Biannual events

Job summary

Huel is seeking a Head of EMEA Quality & Food Safety to own and drive the QFS agenda across its international manufacturing base. You’ll lead a high-performing team, set strategy and KPIs, and ensure robust compliance with BRC, FSSC 22000, and SEDEX across the region.

You will oversee supplier and co-manufacturer relationships, drive continuous improvement, and manage regulatory risk assessments and end-to-end testing plans. This role is based at HQ in Tring with extensive travel.

Qualifications

• A proven QFS leader with 10+ years' experience in the food industry.
• A brilliant people leader who builds and inspires multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of EMEA food law, ingredients, nutrition and manufacturing processes.
• Hands-on experience with powders, RTD, bars and related products in EMEA manufacturing.
• Confident communicator who can influence regulators and cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of allergen controls and third-party accreditation.
• Degree in Food Science or related discipline; HACCP qualifications and lead auditor certification are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead EMEA QFS function with accountability for food safety and quality across sites, materials, and co-manufacturers.
• Build and develop a high-performing EMEA team across three direct reports.
• Define and drive the EMEA QFS strategy and KPIs, ensuring right-first-time products.
• Ensure compliance with EMEA food safety regulations and standards (BRC, FSSC 22000, SEDEX).
• Oversee raw material suppliers and co-manufacturers to meet Huel standards.
• Own co-manufacturing governance, KPIs and quality improvements across sites.
• Lead regulatory risk assessments across UK, EU and wider EMEA.

Skills

QFS Leadership

Food Safety

Regulatory Knowledge

Team Leadership

Allergen Controls

Auditing

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Food Science degree

HACCP certification

Lead Auditor Certification (FSSC 22000 or BRC)

Job description

Huel is seeking a Head of EMEA Quality & Food Safety to own and drive the QFS agenda across its international manufacturing base. You’ll lead a high-performing team, set strategy and KPIs, and ensure robust compliance with BRC, FSSC 22000, and SEDEX across the region.

You will oversee supplier and co-manufacturer relationships, drive continuous improvement, and manage regulatory risk assessments and end-to-end testing plans. This role is based at HQ in Tring with extensive travel.