Technical Manager – Food & Beverage
London (Hybrid)
£65,000 to £70,000 plus benefits
We’re exclusively supporting a leading QSR brand in the search for a Technical Manager to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-loved food brand during a period of transformation, playing a key role in ensuring the highest standards of food safety, quality and compliance across the business.
Our Client
Our client is a leading QSR brand with a mission to make it easier for everyone to eat good food. As the business enters an exciting new chapter of growth, they’re investing in their people, products and supply chain to build an even stronger future.
The Role
You’ll take ownership of the technical function, working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure product quality, food safety and compliance across the business. This is a hands-on role with plenty of variety, covering supplier management, product specifications, allergen management and technical compliance.
Responsibilities include;
• Managing all customer communication relating to nutrition and allergen information.
• Owning technical data systems and specification management.
• Working closely with NPD to ensure new products meet food safety standards.
• Managing supplier performance, product quality and compliance.
• Ensuring the quality, safety and legality of all food products.
• Driving supplier audits and ethical compliance across the supply base.
• Owning product quality assessments and retail packaging approvals.
• Ensuring packaging and labelling complies with current UK legislation.
Required Experience
• Minimum 5 years’ experience within food manufacturing, retail or foodservice.
• Strong technical knowledge including HACCP, food safety and quality systems.
• Experience managing supplier audits, specifications and compliance.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify technical information.
• Passionate about food, sustainability and delivering exceptional quality.
• Willingness to travel across the UK and Europe to visit suppliers.
Please contact Jordan Collins for more details; jordan.collins@talentpoolcompany.com
We are committed to accessing a broad and diverse talent pool on behalf of our client. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you.
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