Job Title: Head of Technical - P&C (Private & Confidential)
Location: South East England
Industry: Food Manufacturing
Salary: Circa £100,000 + bonus + benefits
Contract: Full-time | Permanent
About the Role
On behalf of one of our valued clients — a respected and established name in UK food manufacturing — we are exclusively managing the search for a Head of Technical - P&C (Private & Confidential).
This is a discreet appointment at senior leadership level, focused on driving the technical agenda across food safety, quality, and compliance. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in safeguarding product integrity, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading technical excellence within a complex and fast-paced environment.
Reporting to the Operations Director, this role offers a unique opportunity to shape the technical direction of a dynamic and progressive food business operating in the South East.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the technical and quality function across multiple manufacturing sites, ensuring robust compliance with all food safety, legal, and customer requirements.
* Develop and execute a future-fit technical strategy in alignment with business objectives.
* Champion best-in-class standards across HACCP, BRCGS, and customer audits.
* Mentor and develop a high-performing technical team, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
* Serve as the technical liaison for major retail customers, third-party auditors, and industry bodies.
* Oversee supplier approval, raw material risk assessments, and product integrity from concept to launch.
Candidate Profile
* Significant experience in a senior technical or quality leadership role within food manufacturing.
* Strong working knowledge of UK food legislation, GFSI standards (especially BRCGS), HACCP, and retailer requirements.
* Proven track record in managing complex technical challenges in a high-volume production environment.
* Confident, credible communicator with the ability to engage at all levels.
* Degree or equivalent in Food Science, Microbiology, or related technical discipline.
What's on Offer
* Circa £100,000 base salary
* Performance-related bonus
* Car allowance or company vehicle
* Private healthcare and pension
* Opportunity to influence strategic direction in a progressive food business
* Full discretion and confidentiality assured throughout the process
This is a Private & Confidential search. Further details will be shared with candidates who demonstrate the relevant experience and seniority