Head of Technical

Head of Technical

Oxfordshire

Competitive package

The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.

Are you a visionary technical leader ready to shape strategy, influence at board level, and drive excellence across a dynamic food business? This is a standout opportunity for a Head of Technical to take full ownership of food safety, quality and compliance, while elevating standards across a multi-site, fast-paced environment.

• Set and deliver the group-wide technical strategy, aligning food safety, quality, legality and compliance with business growth, customer expectations and regulatory demands.
• Champion a best-in-class food safety culture, embedding right-first-time principles, accountability and continuous improvement across all sites and functions.
• Lead and evolve technical systems and governance, enhancing traceability, HACCP, allergen control and compliance with UK/EU legislation and standards such as BRCGS.
• Act as the senior technical voice for customers and stakeholders, building influential relationships and representing the business during audits, inspections and industry forums.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration, partnering with Commercial, NPD, Operations and Supply Chain teams to deliver innovative, compliant and commercially viable solutions.
• Inspire and develop high-performing technical teams, fostering a coaching-led, inclusive culture that supports growth, engagement and succession planning.
• Oversee incident management and risk mitigation, leading root cause analysis and implementing robust corrective actions to protect brand integrity.
• Lead technical readiness for new product launches, events and projects, ensuring compliance, consistency and operational excellence at every stage. xwzovoh

What We’re Looking For

• Proven leadership experience in a senior technical role within food manufacturing, FMCG or hospitality/events
• Strong expertise in food safety systems, quality management and supply chain compliance (e.g. HACCP, BRCGS, ISO standards)
• Demonstrated ability to lead multi-site or cross-functional technical teams and drive cultural change
• Broad knowledge of compliance including food safety, sustainability, supplier assurance and customer standard

If you believe you have the skills and personality to fit these requirements please either apply via this advert or call Henderson Brown on for more information.