Food Safety Programme Technical Support - BRCGS

LGC ASSURE; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global brand is seeking a Programme Technical Support specialist to strengthen its collaborative team. This role involves developing technical documents to ensure quality standards in various industries. Candidates should have experience in food safety and strong communication skills, with knowledge of ISO standards being advantageous. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to global initiatives that enhance product safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Excellent written communication skills to produce clear, structured technical documentation.
• Experience in food safety, quality, technical, or certification/auditing processes.
• Knowledge of ISO standards (e.g., ISO 9001 or ISO 22000) and HACCP Level 3 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of technical standard documents and capture meeting minutes.
• Improve documentation formatting and accessibility across the business.
• Manage assigned projects from creation to implementation.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Technical Documentation

Project Management

Education

Degree in food science, bioscience or similar field

Job description

Company Description

BRCGS is a market-leading global brand that helps build trust in the supply chain. For nearly 30 years, we’ve set the benchmark for good manufacturing practice. Our Global Standards provide assurance that products are safe, legal and high quality, and our reputation for excellence spans both the food & beverage and consumer product sectors.

If you're passionate about improving standards in the food and non-food industry, this is your opportunity to make a real impact at a globally respected organisation.

Job Description

As Programme Technical Support, you’ll play a key role in helping the Programme Team deliver clear, consistent, and high-quality documents and processes.

This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative, supportive team and contribute to projects that impact how manufacturers, auditors, and retailers maintain product safety and quality around the world.

You’ll bring strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to translate technical information into clear, usable formats.

What You'll Do

• Support the development of technical standard documents and capture meeting minutes for key groups (e.g. Technical Advisory Committees and Working Groups)
• Improve how documentation is formatted, harmonised, and made accessible across the business and to key partners (e.g. certification bodies, sites, auditors)
• Help maintain consistency across tools and templates, including audit protocols, checklists, and reporting documents
• Ensure updates to technical materials are reflected across other functions (e.g. IT, Training, Sales, Marketing)
• Support and manage assigned projects or documentation suites – such as additional modules or audit tools – from creation to implementation
• Support with technical queries, tracking trends and updating guidance as needed
  
  

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent experience in food science, bioscience or similar field
• Excellent written communication skills and able to produce clear, structured technical documentation
• Experience in food safety, quality, technical, or certification/auditing process within the food or non-food industries
• Knowledge of ISO standards (e.g. ISO 9001 or ISO 22000), with HACCP Level 3 as a plus
• Practical auditing experience and/or lead auditor training is beneficial
• A proactive, organised approach with the ability to work across departments and teams
  
  

Additional Information

Our Values

BRCGS operates with five core values that underpin everything we do:

• Passion
• Curiosity
• Integrity
• Brilliance
• Respect
  
  

We deliver world-class solutions and foster an inclusive and collaborative environment where every team member can thrive and achieve their full potential!

Equal opportunities

We are committed to ensuring that every job applicant and employee is valued for their individual talents. We strictly prohibit discrimination on the basis of age, disability, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or parental status, religion, or belief.

We proudly support an inclusive work environment where everyone can compete and succeed based on their merits.

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