Head of Technical

ABOUT TRIP

TRIP's mission is to create calm in the everyday chaos for our community, offering next-generation wellness products to power their lifestyle and nurture mental wellbeing.

Co-founders, husband and wife team Olivia and Daniel discovered plant-based wellness after a transformative personal experience and decided to launch TRIP in 2019 to bring the most delicious, highest quality functional drinks and supplements to millions of people globally.

Now the world's #1 Calming Beverage Brand, TRIP's award-winning drinks and wellness products are crafted with botanicals and adaptogens to help people relax, unwind and find balance. Since launch, TRIP has rapidly expanded from the UK to across Europe and North America, generating over $100 million in sales. TRIP products are now available in leading supermarkets, natural retailers and online.

Our vision is to become the global leader in calming drinks and supplements. Synonymous with calm in the same way Red Bull is with energy. We move fast, think big and are committed to becoming the defining brand for a generation who drinks less but prioritises mental wellbeing more than ever. There has never been a better time to join our incredible team and be part of the movement

THE ROLE

We are on the lookout for someone extraordinary to join us as
Head of Technical & Quality
, where you will be responsible for leading and shaping the technical, quality, food-safety and regulatory assurance strategy of the business. This role ensures that the company's premium positioning is underpinned by robust systems, high quality standards, continuous improvement of processes, and technical innovation. You will lead the global quality & technical function, work with manufacturing/co-packers, packaging & ingredient supply chain, new product development teams, and ensure the brand promise of excellence is delivered consistently across all markets.

Key responsibilities include:

• Technical leadership on bringing to market new NPD
• Manage global packaging, format and sustainability projects with a focus on quality and risk.
• Define, implement and own the global Quality & Technical strategy.
• Build and lead a strong, quality-focused team.
• Oversee the Quality Management System (QMS) and supplier performance.
• Ensure global compliance with food safety and certification standards.
• Lead incident and crisis management for quality or safety issues, managing resolution actions.
• Develop, monitor and report on key quality metrics, driving improvements.
• Represent the company with regulators and industry partners.
• Manage budgets and resources for the quality and technical function.

ABOUT YOU

• Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field.
• Demonstrable leadership experience in food or beverage quality / technical management (ideally mixers, soft drinks, export, co-packing).
• Proven leader of complex quality and technical operations, from suppliers to manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and quality systems (HACCP, GMP, BRC, ISO 22000, GFSI).
• Experienced with packaging and ingredient challenges — stability, shelf-life, interactions, and sustainability.
• Strategic, influential leader with excellent communication, collaboration and stakeholder management skills.

THE PACKAGE

• Lovely, bright and spacious office 1 minute from Notting Hill Gate station, surrounded by TRIP pastel-coloured houses
• Salary: DOE
• 4 days per week in the office with the option to work from home on a Friday
• Private Healthcare with Vitality including Virgin Gym 50% off
• Holiday: 24 days + birthday off
• 1 Wellness Day
• Pension plan
• Potential to take part in the company share scheme
• TRIP product discount & Friends+Family codes
• Mindfulness support with Calm App membership
• Breakfast and snacks provided
• Sleep support with monthly Dream Drops CBD Oil allowance
• Working from Anywhere policy: 2 weeks per year in a maximum of 2 blocks
• Sabbatical: After 2 years of service, a 6-week sabbatical is available
• Dog Friendly office
• Regular team socials & events