Technical Manager

Technical Manager London SE1 £50-60,000 Benefits:- 25 Days + Bank Holidays Pension Hybrid role 10% Bonus opportunity Start up environment Genuine scope for progression, with no defined ceilingJoin a fast-growing, entrepreneurial food & beverage start-up that's redefining innovation within the HoReCa space. I am working with a young, ambitious business specialising in clean-label, functional beverage solutions combining natural ingredients with cutting-edge product development to create unique, on-trend offerings for cafés, restaurants and hospitality brands. This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact role within a scaling environment, where pace is fast, structure is evolving, and your influence will be felt from day one. You'll work at the forefront of creativity and science, helping bring innovative, natural products to market without compromising on quality or compliance. With significant growth plans ahead, this role offers genuine progression and the chance to build, shape and ultimately run your own function. There's no ceiling here - just the opportunity to grow with the business, take ownership, and become a key part of its long-term success. Roles and Responsibilities: Oversee two business functions, covering New Product Development (NPD) Lead process setup, development and implementation across manufacturing and quality Support and host internal, external and supplier audits in line with BRC standards Own product specifications including shelf life testing to ensure compliance and continuous improvementRequirements Comfortable working in a fast-paced, start-up or evolving environment, with the ability to bring structure and implement robust processes Able to collaborate effectively with creative teams, supporting innovation without limiting product creativity Degree educated in Food Science, Microbiology or a related discipline is preferred Experience within the food or drink industry, ideally gained in a start-up or scale-up environment Prior exposure to UK grocery or HoReCa sector would be advantageous28103/617 Suitable candidates should apply immediately by calling Jack Lavis for this vacancy - on (phone number removed) or by sending your CV directly to him at (url removed) If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'. Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors. Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business