Head of Technical: Lead Innovation & Quality Strategy

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

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.