Head of Technical

Corecruitment International; London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable food business in London is seeking a Head of Technical. This role involves overseeing technical operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and leading teams to drive quality and improvements. Ideal for a driven individual with experience in chilled manufacturing and a strong understanding of food legislation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior technical role within chilled manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of BRCGS, retailer codes of practice, HACCP.
• Experience managing audits and dealing with UK retailers.

Responsibilities

• Lead Technical, Quality Assurance, and Food Safety teams.
• Ensure compliance with BRCGS, HACCP, and legal requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement across food safety and quality systems.

Skills

Management

Problem-Solving

Strategic Thinking

Communication

Education

Degree in Food Science

Degree in Food Technology

Degree in Microbiology

Job description

Head of Technical – Reputable Food Business – London - £100K+ Benefits

My client is a reputable innovative food business who are passionate about delivering high quality products to market.

They are seeking a Head of Technical to join their team. The successful Head of Technical will be responsible for overseeing all technical, quality, and food safety operations across their production site, ensuring compliance with all customer and regulatory standards while driving continuous improvement in food safety, product quality, and team performance.

This is the perfect role for a dynamic, high performing and extremely driven Head of Technical to join a reputable business who can match their ambition and offer genuine progression opportunities.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead the Technical, Quality Assurance, and Food Safety teams, promoting a strong food safety and quality culture.
• Develop and implement site technical strategy in line with business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with BRCGS, retailer standards, HACCP, TACCP, and legal requirements.
• Act as the primary technical contact for major retail customers, auditors, and external stakeholders.
• Lead all external audits and customer visits, ensuring exemplary site standards.
• Oversee raw material and supplier assurance, including specifications and traceability.
• Manage and develop the technical team, including training, coaching, and succession planning.
• Drive continuous improvement across food safety, quality systems, and technical processes.
• Support NPD and process development to ensure seamless product launches from a technical perspective.

The Ideal Head of Technical Candidate:

• Proven experience in a senior technical role within chilled manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of BRCGS, retailer codes of practice, HACCP, VACCP/TACCP, and UK food legislation.
• Must have a strong understanding of Microbiology and safety standards.
• Experience dealing directly with major UK retailers and managing audits.
• A hands-on leader with excellent management and influencing skills.
• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology or related discipline.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Mikey at COREcruitment dot com /