Technical Food Safety Manager

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

Job summary

A leading global food manufacturing business is seeking a Technical Food Safety Manager in Northampton. The role focuses on achieving the highest standards in food safety and quality, ensuring compliance across UK sites. Candidates should have significant experience in food safety management and be adept in leading teams to innovate and improve processes.

Benefits

25 days holidays + bank holidays

Opportunity to buy up to 3 more holidays

Life assurance x2 base salary

Work hours Monday – Friday 8:30 am-5 pm

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in senior technical management/food safety roles.
• Experience working with major retailers.
• Proven experience in maintaining food safety standards.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Food Safety Management

Compliance

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership

Education

HACCP/Food Safety Level 4

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northampton, United Kingdom

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Technical Food Safety Manager

Alexander Steele is working exclusively with a global food manufacturing business to recruit an experienced Technical Food Safety Manager in Buckinghamshire. 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.