Food Technical Manager

TipTopJob; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected food business in Cheltenham is seeking an experienced Technical Lead to oversee food safety, legality, and quality. You will manage compliance activities and assure quality standards while influencing food safety practices. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in a technical role within the food industry and holds a relevant degree and HACCP Level 4 certification. This position offers a salary up to GBP 40k, with a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Opportunity to lead technical assurance

Influence on compliance standards

Variety of responsibilities in the role

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience within a Technical function in the food industry.
• Strong knowledge of UK food regulations across multiple food categories.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and perform under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead all technical and quality assurance activities across the site.
• Act as the primary contact for external auditors, regulatory bodies, suppliers, and key customers.
• Manage and maintain food safety and quality systems, including HACCP and traceability.

Skills

Food safety compliance

Quality management

Stakeholder engagement

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology or equivalent

HACCP Level 4 certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Quality management systems (QMS)

Job description

Overview

Technical Lead : Food Safety and Quality

We are seeking an experienced Technical Lead to take responsibility for food safety, legality, and quality across a growing food business. Acting as the sites technical authority, you will lead compliance with customer, legislative, and company requirements while driving continuous improvement and audit readiness.

Responsibilities

• Lead all technical and quality assurance activities across the site.
• Act as the primary contact for external auditors, regulatory bodies, suppliers, and key customers on technical matters.
• Manage and maintain food safety and quality systems, including HACCP, traceability, and allergen risk assessments.
• Oversee technical relationships with suppliers to ensure the safety, quality, and legality of all ingredients.
• Ensure all product specifications are accurate, up:to:date, and compliant with customer and regulatory requirements.
• Manage the nutritional data of raw materials and finished products.
• Drive technical standards, systems, and audit readiness across the business.

About You

• Minimum 5 years experience within a Technical function in the food industry (retail:facing experience advantageous).
• Strong knowledge of UK food regulations, ideally across multiple food categories.
• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, or equivalent.
• HACCP Level 4 certified.
• Excellent attention to detail, problem:solving ability, and a proactive, solutions:focused mindset.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with stakeholders at all levels.
• Competent in Microsoft Office and experienced with quality management systems (QMS).
• Able to manage multiple priorities and perform under pressure.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to lead technical and quality assurance across a respected food business.
• Direct influence on food safety, quality, and compliance standards.
• A role with variety spanning audit readiness, supplier management, product specifications, and customer interaction.

Based in Cheltenham, 3 days a week in office and paying up to A GBP 40k.