Specifications Technologist Team Leader

Russell Taylor Group; England; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food labelling and regulatory compliance seeks a Specification Technologist Team Leader for a fully remote role. The successful candidate will lead a team, ensuring the delivery of accurate product specifications while overseeing compliance with UK and EU food laws. Ideal for an experienced professional with a background in food science, this position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Benefits

100% remote working model

Private healthcare options

Company pension scheme

Life insurance

25 days holiday + public holidays

Charity leave & payroll giving scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Development support and learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in food technical, specification, or regulatory compliance roles.
• Strong experience with UK retailer specification systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and technical documentation tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of Specification Technologists and Advisors.
• Manage the delivery of food specifications and compliance documentation.
• Serve as the key liaison for client communication and issue resolution.

Skills

Team Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Food Specifications

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree in Food Science, Regulatory Affairs or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Technical Documentation Tools

Job description

Vacancy Title: Specifications Technologist Team Leader Contract Type: Permanent Location: England Industry: MANUFACTURING Salary: £32000 - £39000 per annum, Benefits: 100% remote working model, Private Healthcare Options, Company Pension, Life Insurance, 25 Days + Public Holidays, Charity Leave & Payroll Giving Scheme, Cycle to Work scheme Start Date: 2025-06-03 REF: J91983994 Contact Name: Joe Appleby Contact Email: [e-mail] Vacancy Published: 13 days ago Job Title: Specification Technologist Team Leader
Location: Remote (UK-based)
Salary: £32,000 - £39,000
Type: Full-Time, Fixed-Term (12 Months)
Sector: Food Labelling & Regulatory Compliance
Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits

Russell Taylor Group is partnering with a well-established food labelling and compliance specialist to recruit a Specification Technologist Team Leader for a 12-month fixed-term contract with the possibility of going permanent at the end of the contract.
This is a fully remote role for a UK-based professional with strong technical expertise in food specifications, regulatory standards, and team leadership.

The Opportunity:
In this key role, you'll lead a remote team of specification technologists and compliance advisors, working with major UK retailer accounts. You'll oversee the delivery of accurate, legally compliant product specifications, and act as the main point of contact for client stakeholders, ensuring expectations are aligned and deadlines are met.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead and support a team of Specification Technologists and Advisors
• Manage the delivery of food specifications and compliance documentation for major retailer accounts
• Serve as the key liaison for client communication and issue resolution
• Provide technical guidance on UK/EU food labelling regulations
• Oversee workload allocation and ensure timelines and quality standards are achieved
• Support specification input via retailer systems (e.g., Tesco TQC, M&S Find, Sainsbury's, etc.)
• Develop and coach team members to maintain high standards
• Escalate technical challenges or resourcing needs when required
• Drive process improvements and support best practice sharing across the team
• Deputise for senior managers when necessary

Ideal Candidate Profile:
• Degree in Food Science, Regulatory Affairs or a related field (or equivalent industry experience)
• Minimum 1 year experience in food technical, specification, or regulatory compliance roles
• Strong experience with UK retailer specification systems (e.g., Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's, Waitrose)
• Strong understanding of food labelling laws in the UK and EU
• Proven experience leading or mentoring in a technical environment
• Strong organisational, communication, and time-management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and technical documentation tools
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)

What's on Offer:
• 100% remote working model
• Private healthcare options (individual and family)
• Company pension scheme
• Life insurance
• 25 days holiday + public holidays (plus buy/sell options)
• Charity leave & payroll giving scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Development support and continuous learning opportunities


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