Head of Technical

The Company is in search of a Head of Technical to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the food safety, quality, and compliance agenda, with a focus on driving continuous improvement and strengthening relationships with major customers and external stakeholders. This role is pivotal in shaping the technical strategy, ensuring the business meets customer, regulatory, and industry standards, and maintaining a strong presence in the market. The Head of Technical will also be involved in strategic business planning, working closely with senior leadership to drive technical excellence and operational performance. Applicants for the Head of Technical position at the company should have a proven track record in a senior technical, quality, or food safety role within the food manufacturing industry. A strong working knowledge of HACCP, food safety legislation, and quality management systems is essential, as is experience in managing customer, retailer, and third-party audits. The role requires excellent stakeholder management skills, a continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to lead teams in influencing change and driving technical performance. The company offers the opportunity to join the senior leadership team, significant influence across technical functions, and the potential for future progression into a broader multi-site technical leadership position.