Technical Food Safety Manager

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global food manufacturing business seeks a Technical Food Safety Manager in Birmingham. The role involves ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and leading the technical team to maintain high-quality standards. Offerings include a competitive salary of up to £70,000, a bonus, and excellent benefits. This position is ideal for candidates with significant experience in food safety management and a strong background in industry standards.

Benefits

25 days holidays + bank holidays

Opportunity to buy up to 3 more holidays

Life assurance x2 base salary

Monday – Friday 8:30am-5pm

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in senior technical management/food safety roles.
• Experience working with major retailers.
• HACCP/Food Safety Level 4.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve food safety, quality, and hygiene standards (BRCGS, HACCP, GMP).
• Prepare for and lead internal and external food safety audits.
• Lead and manage the technical food safety team for their UK sites.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

HACCP Level 4

6+ years in technical management

Job description

Technical Food Safety Manager

Location:

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

Alexander Steele is working exclusively with a global food manufacturing business to recruit an experienced Technical Food Safety Manager in Birmingham. This role will focus on setting and achieving the highest standards for technical food safety and product quality and will ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements across their UK sites.

What’s on Offer:

• Up to £70,000 + 5% bonus
• 25 days holidays + bank holidays (opportunity to buy up to 3 more)
• Life assurance x2 base salary
• Monday – Friday 8:30am-5pm

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and improve food safety, quality, and hygiene standards (BRCGS, HACCP, GMP)
• Prepare for and lead internal and external food safety audits.
• Lead and manage the technical food safety team for their UK sites
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, Operations, Procurement) on food safety initiatives.
• Ensure continuous improvement ethos is embedded into the technical and quality department.
• 6+ years of experience in senior technical management/food safety roles
• Experience working with major retailers
• HACCP/Food Safety Level 4
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

For more information regarding this opportunity contact Lomond MacPherson for a further discussion.