Specificaiton Team Leader (12 Month FTC)

Russell Taylor Group; London; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is looking for a Specification Technologist Team Lead for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This remote role involves leading a team to ensure compliance and accurate specification reviews for major food retail clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food science and regulatory affairs, with experience in managing client specifications and team operations. Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential for success in this dynamic environment.

Benefits

Remote working

Company pension scheme

Private healthcare options

Life insurance

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Option to buy or sell leave

Charity leave and payroll giving

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• At least 2 years in a food technical, compliance, or regulatory role.
• Strong familiarity with retailer specification portals.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of the Specification Technologists and Advisors team.
• Manage food specifications and compliance documentation for major retailer accounts.
• Provide expert advice on food labelling, compliance, and regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational Skills

Education

Degree in Food Science

Regulatory Affairs

Tools

Microsoft Office

Technical Documentation Tools

Job description

Specification Team Leader (12 Month FTC)

Vacancy Title: Specification Team Leader (12 Month FTC)

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: London

Industry: Food/FMCG

Salary: Competitive salary

Start Date: 2025-03-27

REF: J91983162

Contact Name: Hannah Williams

Contact Email: [e-mail]

Vacancy Published: 1 day ago

Role: Specification Technologist Team Lead (12-Month FTC)

Location: Remote (UK-based)

Type: Full-Time Mon-Fri, Fixed-Term (12 Months)

Russell Taylor Group is seeking a Specification Technologist Team Lead for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This remote role involves leading a team of product information and compliance specialists, ensuring accurate and compliant specification reviews and regulatory advice for leading food retail clients.

You will manage service delivery for key client accounts, ensuring specifications meet retailer requirements and deadlines. Experience with retailer specification portals (e.g., Tesco TQC, M&S Find, Sainsbury's) is essential.

This client-facing role combines leadership, technical expertise, and project coordination in a dynamic, commercial environment.

Responsibilities

1. Lead daily operations of the Specification Technologists and Advisors team
2. Manage food specifications and compliance documentation for major retailer accounts
3. Serve as a primary contact for client stakeholders, resolving issues and aligning expectations
4. Provide expert advice on food labelling, compliance, and regulations
5. Allocate workloads, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards
6. Support specification uploads, data input, and risk-based reviews via retailer portals
7. Monitor team performance, providing coaching and development
8. Escalate technical or resourcing issues appropriately
9. Deputise for the Team Manager or Technical Controller when required
10. Identify and support continuous improvement initiatives
11. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of UK and EU food legislation and standards

The Person

• Degree in Food Science, Regulatory Affairs, or related field, or significant relevant experience
• At least 2 years in a food technical, compliance, or regulatory role
• Strong familiarity with retailer specification portals (Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's, Waitrose, Morrisons)
• Excellent knowledge of UK and EU food labelling legislation
• Effective communicator with strong organisational skills
• Experience managing or mentoring team members in a technical or regulatory setting
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and technical documentation tools

Benefits

• Remote working
• Company pension scheme
• Private healthcare options
• Life insurance
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays, with additional leave based on service
• Option to buy or sell leave
• Charity leave and payroll giving
• Cycle to Work scheme

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