Group Head of Technical

Gregory Walker Associates; Woking; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food business is seeking a Group Head of Technical in Woking to provide strategic leadership for Food Safety and Quality. The role requires expertise in Food Safety legislation and a proven background in managing Quality functions across multi-site operations. This position offers a competitive salary and hybrid working with European travel involved.

Benefits

Excellent Basic Salary

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading Quality or Technical functions across multi-site food businesses.
• Strong background in culture change and Technical maturity programmes.
• Ability to influence from the factory floor to the executive board.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for Food Safety and Quality.
• Drive the Group Quality vision and strategy.
• Set Technical standards, policies, and best practices across the business.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations and Procurement.

Skills

Leadership in Quality or Technical functions

Expertise in Food Safety legislation

Culture change experience

Influencing ability

Passion for food and sustainability

Job description

Group Head of Technical

Excellent Basic Salary + Package

London (Hybrid with European travel)

Job reference: GG / 4424

Overview

This is an opportunity to join of Europe’s most successful and iconic food businesses.

As Group Head of Technical, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing the company’s Food Safety & Quality strategy.

You will be a key change agent with influence across a number of countries.

The Role

The successful Group Head of Technical will :

• Provide strategic leadership for Food Safety and Quality.
• Drive the Group Quality vision and strategy, ensuring compliance with international standards and continuous improvement in quality culture.
• Set Technical standards, policies, and best practice across the business.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Procurement, Sustainability, R&D and Corporate Affairs to safeguard product integrity and authenticity.
• Coach and empower Technical and Quality leaders, building capability and accountability at every level.
• Represent the company externally — engaging with regulators, industry bodies, and key stakeholders to shape best practice.

The Candidate

The successful Group Head of Technical will have :

• Proven experience leading Quality or Technical functions across multi-site food business as Head of Technical or equivalent.
• Expertise in Food Safety legislation, risk management and auditing across multiple geographies.
• Strong background in culture change and Technical maturity programmes.
• Ability to influence from the factory floor to the executive board.
• Passion for food, sustainability, and continuous improvement.

Next Steps

To apply for this Group Head of Technical role, click apply or contact Gilbert Gregory at Gregory Walker quoting reference GG / 4424.