Specification Manager (Food) – Hybrid Role + Private Healthcare

MaxAd Fixed Fee Recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food business in Leeds is looking for an experienced Specification Manager to manage product specifications. This role involves ensuring compliance with food safety standards, interacting with suppliers and retailers, and working closely within a supportive specification team. The successful candidate will have a degree related to food science and experience in a food manufacturing environment, with strong analytical skills. Benefits include private healthcare and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Private healthcare

25 days holiday

Free parking

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Experience of writing customer specifications in a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety principles and quality management.
• Completed legal labelling and allergen training or willing to refresh.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage customer accounts as the key contact.
• Develop, complete and submit compliant product specifications.
• Gather and manage detailed technical data including recipes and allergen info.
• Translate complex supplier information into retailer formats.
• Create pack copy and oversee packaging processes.
• Maintain specifications in accordance with UK and EU food legislation.

Skills

Food safety principles

HACCP

Strong analytical skills

Communication with suppliers and retailers

Education

Degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Food Technology

Job description

A leading food business in Leeds is looking for an experienced Specification Manager to manage product specifications. This role involves ensuring compliance with food safety standards, interacting with suppliers and retailers, and working closely within a supportive specification team. The successful candidate will have a degree related to food science and experience in a food manufacturing environment, with strong analytical skills. Benefits include private healthcare and flexible working arrangements.