Head of Technical
Appcast · Leicester, England ·
Site Head of TechnicalA senior, visible leadership role with genuine group progressionThis is not a "keep the wheels turning" technical role. This is a career-defining opportunity to take full technical ownership across three closely located manufacturing sites within a major UK chilled food group that is expanding fast and investing heavily in its future leadership.
Why this role is different – what's in it for youReal scale & influence – lead technical across multiple sites, shaping standards, performance and cultureDirect exposure to group leadership – reporting into the Group Head of Quality & ComplianceA business in major growth mode – complexity, challenge and opportunityClear progression beyond site – a proven pathway into broader group technical and leadership rolesAutonomy with backing – authority to lead, improve and challenge, supported by a strong group frameworkHigh-profile customer engagement – working with some of the UK's most demanding retailersIf you're ambitious, commercially aware and ready to accelerate your career, this role is built for you.
The RoleYou will lead the technical function across three sites, delivering the site and customer technical strategy while driving food safety, legality, quality and integrity. Working closely with site leadership, customers and group functions, you will set standards, lead teams and drive continuous improvement.
Key AccountabilitiesFull ownership of technical customer management and complianceLead, develop and performance-manage a large site technical teamImplement and embed the group technical strategyDrive audit excellence and lead customer visits and launchesUse data and insight to continuously improve technical performanceBuild strong cross-functional and customer relationshipsAbout YouSenior technical leadership experience in food manufacturing (ideally chilled)Strong UK retailer experience (ideally M&S, Tesco, Asda, JS)Proven audit leadership and customer-facing capabilityCommercially aware, confident and resilient in fast-paced environmentsDegree qualified with strong food safety and auditing credentialsIn shortThis is a high-impact, multi-site leadership role within a growing group where strong performance leads to real progression.
If you want influence now — and bigger opportunities ahead — this is the role. Discipline(s): Food & DrinkJob type: Permanent