Head Of Technical - Food Manufacturing

Head of Technical - Food Manufacturing

£95,000 - £100,000 + Package

Ready for your next challenge in Technical Leadership?

Perhaps you're a Technical Manager ready to take that next step, or an established Head of Technical seeking a new environment where you can truly make an impact.

We're partnering with a leading food manufacturer supplying major UK retailers to recruit a Head of Technical.

You'll be the technical conscience of the site, setting the direction for food safety, legality, and quality from raw materials to finished product.

• Define and deliver the site's food safety and quality strategy.
• Lead, develop and inspire a high‑performing technical team, embedding a culture of continuous improvement.
• Act as the site's technical authority, managing compliance, BRC and customer audits, and all external technical relationships.
• Influence across the senior team to achieve customer, legal, and regulatory standards.
• Build strong partnerships with retailers and suppliers to drive quality, innovation, and commercial value through technical excellence.

• Significant technical leadership experience within UK food manufacturing, ideally with retailer‑facing experience.
• A degree in Food Science, Food Technology or related discipline, alongside relevant professional qualifications (HACCP, Lead Assessor etc.).
• A proven record of delivering technical strategy and driving improvements in food safety and quality systems.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills – able to motivate teams, challenge thinking, and shape direction.
• A hands‑on, detail‑driven approach with the ability to deliver results in a fast‑paced environment.

• A senior leadership position in a respected, growing food manufacturer.
• Real ownership of the technical function with the freedom to shape its future.
• High visibility with major UK retailers and key suppliers.
• A collaborative technical network to share expertise and ideas.
• The autonomy to drive site strategy and make a lasting impact.
• Clear opportunities for personal growth and progression within a forward‑thinking leadership team.

To find out more, please contact Novus Recruitment with your CV to start a confidential conversation.