Technical Manager

A growing UK food business is seeking a Technical Manager to support the delivery of industry-leading standards across food safety, quality, compliance and supplier management. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong food professional to join a fast-paced and innovative organisation, working cross-functionally with internal teams, manufacturing partners and suppliers to ensure products consistently meet customer and regulatory expectations. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining and improving technical systems, managing supplier performance and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain. Key Responsibilities * Manage and maintain the Food Safety and Quality Management Systems. * Ensure compliance with all relevant food safety, legal and customer requirements. * Lead supplier approval, monitoring and performance management programmes. * Conduct supplier audits and technical reviews. * Manage product specifications, technical documentation and due diligence systems. * Support new product development projects from a technical and compliance perspective. * Investigate customer complaints, non-conformances and root cause analyses. * Monitor emerging legislation and ensure business compliance. * Work closely with manufacturing partners and suppliers to drive continuous improvement. * Lead risk assessments, vulnerability assessments and product compliance activities. * Support internal audits and external certification programmes. * Provide technical guidance and training to internal stakeholders. Candidate Profile We are interested in speaking with candidates who possess: * Experience within food manufacturing, food service, retail, ingredients or branded food businesses. * Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety legislation and quality management systems. * Experience managing supplier approval and audit programmes. * Understanding of BRCGS standards and food industry compliance requirements. * Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. * Ability to influence and build relationships across multiple business functions. * A proactive and solutions-focused approach to technical challenges. What's on Offer * Opportunity to join an ambitious and growing food business. * Broad technical role with exposure across quality, food safety, compliance and supplier management. * Significant autonomy and opportunity to influence technical strategy. * Competitive salary and benefits package. * Collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment