Overview
This is an opportunity to join Europe’s most successful and iconic food businesses. As Group Head of Technical, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing the company’s Food Safety & Quality strategy. You will be a key change agent with influence across a number of countries.
The Role
- Provide strategic leadership for Food Safety and Quality.
- Drive the Group Quality vision and strategy, ensuring compliance with international standards and continuous improvement in quality culture.
- Set Technical standards, policies, and best practice across the business.
- Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Procurement, Sustainability, R&D and Corporate Affairs to safeguard product integrity and authenticity.
- Coach and empower Technical and Quality leaders, building capability and accountability at every level.
- Represent the company externally — engaging with regulators, industry bodies, and key stakeholders to shape best practice.
The Candidate
- Proven experience leading Quality or Technical functions across multi-site food business as Head of Technical or equivalent.
- Expertise in Food Safety legislation, risk management and auditing across multiple geographies.
- Strong background in culture change and Technical maturity programmes.
- Ability to influence from the factory floor to the executive board.
- Passion for food, sustainability, and continuous improvement.
Next Steps
To apply for this Group Head of Technical role, click apply or contact Gilbert Gregory on 07463222578 or gilbert.gregory@gregory-walker.co.uk quoting reference GG/4424.
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