Senior Food Technologist

Alexander Steele; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK food business in London is seeking a Senior Food Technologist to drive technical projects across the supply chain. The ideal candidate will manage supplier relationships and ensure compliance with food safety standards, while working in a hybrid environment. This role offers a competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000 plus bonuses, and a chance to influence high-profile projects.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension

Bonus structure

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a technical/quality/NPD role within the food industry.
• Strong understanding of UK food legislation and safety systems.
• Confident managing multiple technical projects.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key technical contact for customers and suppliers.
• Lead the technical delivery of new products and projects.
• Manage and develop the supplier base through assessments and audits.
• Own and maintain product specifications to meet legal and safety requirements.
• Monitor compliance with technical expectations and legislation.
• Investigate product and supplier issues to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Technical project management

Food legislation knowledge

Supplier relationship management

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in Food Science or Food Technology

Job description

Senior Food Technologist opportunity!

📍 Based in London

💷 £40,000 - £45,000 + bonus

🏝️ 25 days holiday + bank holidays

📈 Company pension

💻 Hybrid working

I'm looking for an experienced Senior Food Technologist to join a growing technical team in a leading UK food business, based in London. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working cross-functionally, owning technical projects from concept to launch, and building strong relationships with suppliers and customers.

The role

You'll be a key technical partner for the business, supporting the Technical Manager and working closely with procurement, sales, supply chain and operations.

Your focus will be on:

• Act as a key technical contact for customers, suppliers and internal teams, providing accurate product and process information.
• Lead the technical delivery of new products and projects, including factory trials, first production and launches.
• Manage and develop the supplier base through visits, assessments, audits, risk reviews and follow‑up actions.
• Own and maintain customer and internal product specifications, ensuring they meet legal, safety and customer requirements.
• Monitor and communicate customer and retailer standards, ensuring suppliers comply with all technical expectations and legislation.
• Investigate product and supplier issues, driving root cause analysis, corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Keep clear, organised technical documentation and reports, contributing to team KPIs and wider technical initiatives.

Candidate requirements:

• Degree (or equivalent) in Food Science, Food Technology or a closely related discipline.
• Proven experience in a technical/quality/NPD role within the food industry.
• Strong understanding of UK food legislation, food safety systems and retailer/brand standards.
• Confident managing multiple technical projects, with excellent organisation, attention to detail and problem‑solving skills.
• Clear and credible communicator, able to build effective relationships with customers, suppliers and internal teams.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced food technologist who wants real influence across the supply chain. You'll work with a broad mix of products, suppliers and major customers, taking ownership of high‑profile projects from concept to launch, and acting as a key technical voice in the business. It's a chance to sharpen both your technical and commercial skills in a fast‑moving environment, with visibility, responsibility and genuine scope to shape how things are done.

Apply directly to this advert or reach out to Tracey at Alexander Steele Recruitment for more information