Head of Technical Compliance / Food / Cambs Competitive + Car allowance and bonus
Are you a driven leader passionate about technical excellence in the food industry? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where quality, innovation, and compliance are key? As the Head of Technical Compliance, you will be at the forefront of driving strategic management across food safety, quality assurance, environmental standards, ethical practices, and supply chain integrity for the business. You’ll play a pivotal role in leading technical innovation in farming, processing, and product development while ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer expectations.
Technical Compliance & Quality Assurance:
• Lead systems that ensure product safety, legality, and quality requirements compliance.
• Drive the implementation of electronic internal auditing systems across the group.
• Establish and maintain technical and quality standards that exceed customer expectations.
Serve as the senior technical contact for compliance and food safety activities.
• Represent the business with customers, government officials, and the media on technical matters.
Promote a positive impact on the environment, consumers, employees, and communities through compliance activities.
• Raise the profile of compliance achievements and values across the group.
A degree in a food-related discipline and over 10 years of experience in chilled foods, with central/group compliance accountability.
Proven expertise in retailer codes of practice, chilled ready-to-eat foods, and multi-site operations.