Head of Technical

23 hours ago

Dartford, Kent, United Kingdom Novus Recruitment Full time £80,000 - £120,000 per year

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

A pivotal role on the senior leadership team.

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

In this role you will:

  • 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.

What you'll bring:

  • 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.

Why this role stands out:

  • 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.

Interested?

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

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