Senior Food Technologist: NPD & Quality Lead

The People Co. / Assure Jobs; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food solutions company based in London is looking for a Senior Food Technologist to support food technology requirements across new product development, food safety, and quality assurance. This role involves significant cross-functional collaboration with suppliers, customers, and internal teams. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Food Technology, experience within the food industry, and strong knowledge of UK food legislation and safety systems. The position offers a chance to contribute to technical improvements while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within the food industry.
• HACCP knowledge and relevant food safety qualifications.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food technology input for NPD and launches.
• Act as a technical point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support supply chain management through supplier risk assessments.

Skills

Knowledge of UK food legislation

Strong analytical skills

Effective communication

Stakeholder management skills

Ability to multitask under pressure

Detail-oriented

Education

Degree in Food Technology

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

A leading food solutions company based in London is looking for a Senior Food Technologist to support food technology requirements across new product development, food safety, and quality assurance. This role involves significant cross-functional collaboration with suppliers, customers, and internal teams. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Food Technology, experience within the food industry, and strong knowledge of UK food legislation and safety systems. The position offers a chance to contribute to technical improvements while ensuring compliance with industry standards.