Head of Technical

Corvin Fox Ltd.; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Corvin Fox Ltd. in Spalding invites a strategic Head of Technical to shape and lead the technical function within a growing seed business.

You will drive quality, compliance, safety and process improvements, setting the technical agenda and partnering with the MD to deliver commercial performance and market access. Reporting to the Managing Director, you will build a high-performing team, mentor future leaders, and invest in systems and R&D to keep the business at the forefront of the sector.

Qualifications

• Background in food, agriculture, horticulture or a related industry.
• Experience leading technical teams and driving organisational change.
• Relevant degree or professional qualifications in food safety, agricultural science, or a similar discipline.
• Strong focus on systems and process improvement; commercially minded and collaborative leader.
• Experience of formal industry qualifications such as HACCP, Lead Auditor or IOSH would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Shape the technical agenda across quality, compliance, safety and process.
• Build a high-performing technical function and mentor future leaders.
• Support commercial performance and market access through robust technical leadership.

Skills

Technical leadership

Process improvement

Collaborative leadership

Commercial mindset

Quality systems

Education

Degree in food safety/agricultural science

Job description

Head of Technical

Spalding

Circa £70,000 + Car Allowance + Additional Benefits

Shape and Lead a Best-in-Class Technical Function in a Growing, Profitable Seed Business

If you’re a technical leader thinking about your next move, this is a rare opportunity to transform a function, not just run one.

This is a newly created Head of Technical role within a long-established, family-owned seed business that is profitable, growing and actively investing in both technology and research to support its long-term strategy.

Recently, the company announced multi-million-pound investment including a new seed processing and R&D facility, alongside an upcoming Innovation Centre designed to accelerate plant research, product development and future growth.

The investment doesn’t stop here as the business continue to push into market-leading system development and internal lab upgrades to ensure they remain the go-to in their sector.

These investments demonstrate a genuine commitment to innovation, giving you the opportunity to play a key role in shaping the next generation of premium seed solutions with a business that investing heavily in its people, products and capabilities.

Alongside this, investment is not looking to slow down giving you plenty to get your teeth into!

With a strong reputation for the quality of their product, the organisation is now looking to take its technical capability from great to best in class.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this role offers real autonomy with minimal red tape to achieve greatness.

Whilst embarking on this journey, it’s worth highlighting that this isn’t a business which is going to bog you down in external retail-based audits or risk of unannounced visits, giving you the space to push forward with what is needed.

You’ll shape the technical agenda across quality, compliance, safety and process, with a clear expectation that technical leadership underpins commercial performance, customer confidence and market access.

There is a clear opportunity to build a high-performing technical function, mentor future leaders and leave a lasting legacy as the business continues to grow whilst your role grows with it.

The Business

The business is a long-established, privately owned seed company with a diverse group structure spanning vegetable seed, agricultural seed and specialist seed technology services.

As well as this, they operate within a wider group giving you capacity to grow within the wider business.

It operates exclusively in B2B markets, supplying direct sales to growers and farmers, ensuring high-quality seed delivery for agricultural production.

It also works closely with a European and USA breeding partners, providing access to external expertise and international collaboration.

What You’ll Need

• A background in food, agriculture, horticulture or a related industry
• Experience leading technical teams and driving organisational change
• Relevant degree or professional qualifications in food safety, agricultural science, or a similar discipline
• Strong systems and process improvement focus Collaborative, commercially minded, and values-driven leader with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement
• Experience of formal industry qualifications such as HACCP, Lead Auditor or IOSH would be advantageous.

This role is not retailer-led and does not require retailer-facing technical experience. The focus is on the development and improvement of technical and quality systems, coaching the team and raising the bar from great to best in class.

Corvin Fox is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate difference and encourage candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life to apply.

Whilst we aim to respond to all applicants, there are times where this is not possible due to the high number of applicants we receive. If you haven’t heard back from us within 10 working days of your application, you have unfortunately been unsuccessful.