1,238 Head Of Technical jobs in the United Kingdom

• Company Pension
• 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
• Employee Assistance Programme & Grocery Aid
• Performance-based bonus
• 50% staff discounts across Group brands
• Cycle2Work Scheme
• Refer a Friend Scheme

• Oversee and continuously improve QMS systems
• Deliver site-wide technical strategy
• Lead BRC audits
• Manage and influence cross-functional teams including NPD & Ops
• Ensure alignment with customer codes of practice

• Level 4 Food Safety & HACCP
• Strong leadership & people management
• BRC Issue 9 and audit experience
• Protein industry background
• Experience working with major UK retailers
• Ability to influence at senior level

Head of Technical

Thetford

Up to 90k Basic.

Purpose:

To provide sites with a first-class technical service, which involves:

Verification and assurance of Site Technical / Quality Assurance function in line with the sites Food Safety and Quality Management Systems, legislative requirements, customer expectations and codes of practice. Supervisory management of the hygiene function in line with the sites Hygiene Management System. Providing technical advice to SMT, site departments and customers

To liaise directly with customers to ensure effective management of customer accounts, technical function at site level and product safety and quality as per agreed customer standards.

To ensure technical strategy is delivered in line with the company aim and core values.

Personal accountability for department colleagues taking full accountability for managing all aspects of conduct, absence and performance. Achieve specific Shift / Area KPI's as detailed within accountabilities below

Accountabilities:

• Provide technical leadership for site based technical, quality, hygiene & animal welfare teams and to ensure effective quality management systems are in place to guarantee both food safety and legal compliance.
• Liaise closely with department managers, divisional and group technical to share best practice and ensure that at all times the companies standards are maintained.
• Accurate reporting of KPIs to technical team and site management team- to escalate any issues directly with the Site Director and UKP Technical Director
• Review quality and food safety trend analysis (customer complaints, micro results, and quality control information), allowing generation of robust improvement plans.
• Liaise directly with the FSA team and external customers on site to ensure any corrective actions following technical visits and audits are implemented and maintained.
• Review internal/external audits are conducted as per agreed schedule and any resulting non-conformances are dealt with in a timely and appropriate manner.

Knowledge / Skills and Experience:

• Great communicator
• Solid level of numeracy - able to calculate and report on performance and shift KPI's.
• Excellent track record of managing teams; building capability, addressing any issues effectively and in compliance with legislative and company policies and procedures.
• Ability to clearly communicate and build a strong and effective team.
• Self-motivated and highly resilient.
• IOSH Managing Safety (preferred)
• Food Science related degree (preferred)
• HACCP level 4 or higher (MSc degree)
• Lead Auditor certification
• Robust knowledge of microbiology and meat science related disciplines.

Benefits

• Up to 15% bonus
• Refer a friend scheme
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid are free and confidential support services 365 days a year
• Boparan Restaurant Group Discount - 50% discount for friends and family. (Giraffe World Kitchen, Harry Ramsden, Ed's Easy Diner and Burger & Cocktails
• Cycle2Work Scheme

for more information please call Davd Bates @ ARM on (phone number removed)

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.

Lead the technical function across one production site, delivering a first-class service that ensures food safety, quality assurance, and hygiene standards are met and exceeded. You'll be the go-to expert for technical strategy, customer liaison, and compliance, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Client Details

This opportunity is with a well-established large organisation in the food manufacturing industry. Known for its robust operations and high standards, the company operates within a fast-paced and competitive environment, ensuring its products meet the needs of a diverse market.

Description

• Provide leadership to site-based technical, quality, hygiene and welfare teams.
• Ensure robust quality management systems are in place for food safety and legal compliance.
• Collaborate with site and divisional teams to share best practices and uphold standards.
• Analyse trends in complaints, micro results, and quality data to drive improvement.
• Oversee pest control, hygiene, and audit processes, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Manage customer relationships and ensure technical standards meet expectations.
• Develop and upskill the technical team, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Lead cost-saving initiatives and quality improvement plans.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external audits, GMP, and QMS delivery.

Profile

• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Proven experience managing technical teams in the meat industry
• HACCP Level 4+, Lead Auditor certification
• Degree in Food Science or related discipline (preferred)
• Deep knowledge of microbiology and meat science
• IOSH Managing Safety (preferred)
• Resilience, self-motivation, and a collaborative mindset

Job Offer

Competitive Salary & Bonus Scheme - Rewarding your expertise and impact.

Private Healthcare - Comprehensive cover for you and your family.

Enhanced Pension Contributions - Planning for your future with confidence.

25+ Days Holiday + Bank Holidays - Time to recharge and reset.

Professional Development - Access to training, qualifications, and leadership coaching.

Career Progression - A clear path to senior leadership within a major UK food manufacturer.

Employee Discounts & Perks - From retail to wellbeing support.

Head of Technical

Food Industry

95k-100k plus package

Currently a senior Technical Manager with experience to move to the next level? Already in a leadership role but needing a change or new challenge? We are seeking a Head of Technical to join the senior leadership team of a food manufacturer supplying into major retail

This is a high-profile role where you'll be the technical conscience of the business, leading the technical strategy and ensuring the highest standards of food safety, legality and quality from raw materials through to the end consumer.

As Head of Technical, you will:

• Shape and deliver the site's food safety and quality strategy.
• Lead, motivate and develop the technical team, embedding a culture of best practice and continuous improvement.
• Be the technical authority with responsibility for compliance, audits (including BRC), and all external technical relationships.
• Influence the senior management team and work collaboratively across the site to achieve customer, legal and regulatory standards.
• Build and maintain strong retailer and supplier relationships, driving quality, innovation, and commercial advantage through technical excellence.

The background for the role:

• Extensive experience in a senior technical management role within food manufacturing, with experience supplying into UK retailers.
• A degree in Food Technology, Food Science, or similar, alongside relevant professional qualifications (HACCP, Lead Assessor etc).
• A proven track record in leading technical strategy, managing audits, and driving change and improvements in food safety and quality.
• Strong leadership skills - able to inspire teams, challenge constructively, and influence at senior levels.
• A practical, detail-focused mindset with the ability to deliver results under pressure.
• Be present and visible on site to be fully part of this fast-paced food manufacturing facility.

Why does this role stand out?

• Be part of the senior leadership team of a respected and growing food manufacturer.
• Have genuine ownership of the technical function and freedom to shape its future direction.
• Work closely with major food UK retailers and play a pivotal role in the business.
• An abundance of knowledge and expertise in the wider technical team for advice, support and knowledge to collaborate with.
• Lead an experienced technical team in a dynamic and challenging environment
• Have the autonomy on site to drive the strategy and make your mark in the Technical function.
• Excellent potential for future development with proven examples in the Executive team.

Interested?
For further information on this role, please contact Novus with a full cv to start the conversation

Head of Technical

Are you a Head of Technical with experience of managing internal technical teams

I am currently working alongside a leading residential developer who are recruiting for a Head of Technical to lead the internal design/technical function and manage a technical team reporting directly into the regional director.

The Head of Technical will lead and manage the technical function of the business, overseeing the design, engineering, and delivery of residential developments from inception through to completion. This includes managing all technical aspects such as planning, architectural design, engineering, utilities, and infrastructure, ensuring compliance with regulations and delivering high-quality, cost-effective housing schemes.

Key Responsibilities as Head of Technical:

• Lead the technical team to deliver residential developments on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

• Oversee the preparation and coordination of planning applications, technical drawings, and engineering reports.

• Manage external consultants including architects, engineers, and surveyors.

• Ensure all designs are practical, buildable, cost-effective, and compliant with current building regulations, NHBC, and planning conditions.

• Provide technical support across land acquisition, planning, and construction phases.

• Collaborate closely with land, planning, commercial, and construction teams to ensure seamless project delivery.

• Manage the discharge of planning conditions and building control requirements.

• Monitor technical budgets and support value engineering processes to optimise development returns.

• Review and approve technical designs, ensuring they meet company standards and statutory requirements.

• Stay up to date with industry regulations, innovations, and sustainability practices.

TGRC has partnered with one of the UK's foremost renewable energy groups, dedicated to accelerating the country's transition to net zero through practical, scalable green technologies. The business delivers end-to-end solutions that make clean energy more accessible and affordable for both homes and businesses.

We are looking for an accomplished Head of Technical to lead and develop their expanding technical and operational teams across solar PV, EV charging, battery storage, renewable heating solutions, and home energy management systems. This pivotal leadership role will be responsible for driving technical excellence, enhancing operational performance, and ensuring outstanding customer satisfaction within a fast-paced and purpose-driven organisation.

Key responsibilities:

Technical Leadership

• Lead and mentor two Technical Managers across solar PV, EV charging, battery storage, renewable heating, and home energy management systems.
• Ensure all installations and services consistently meet the highest standards of safety, quality, compliance, and performance.
• Oversee technical training, certification programmes, and the ongoing professional development of field engineers and technical staff.
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement in product selection, system design, and installation methodologies.
• Assess and implement emerging technologies, leading pilot projects to maintain the company’s position as a market innovator.
• Collaborate with product supply chain partners and R&D teams to ensure go-to-market solutions align with evolving market demands.
• Provide technical due diligence and integration support during acquisitions, ensuring synergy realisation across new businesses or product lines.

Operational Oversight

• Lead the Operations team, overseeing customer support, technical escalations, and post-installation services.
• Manage the Warehouse and logistics function, ensuring effective stock control, efficient supply chain coordination, and on-time delivery.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Projects, and Finance to ensure seamless, end-to-end delivery of customer solutions.

Strategic & Commercial

• Contribute to the company’s strategic direction, focusing on scalable technical operations and sustainable margin improvement.
• Drive supplier cost efficiencies, standardisation, and negotiated savings to support EBITDA growth.
• Maintain ROI accountability, linking engineering and operational decisions to financial performance (e.g., margin impact, installation efficiency, warranty exposure).
• Support due diligence and integration of new technologies, partnerships, and acquisitions.
• Monitor and report KPIs across technical and operational teams, providing regular insights and recommendations to the senior leadership team.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a senior technical leadership role within the renewable energy, M&E, or utilities sector.
• Comprehensive knowledge of solar PV, EV charging infrastructure, battery storage, and low-carbon heating systems.
• Demonstrated success in leading multi-disciplinary teams spanning technical, operational, and logistics functions.
• In-depth understanding of UK compliance and regulatory standards, including MCS, NICEIC, RECC, and HIES.
• Commercially focused, with strong project management, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Degree-qualified (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, or a related discipline.
• Proven ability to collaborate with manufacturing and R&D teams to develop and bring new products to market.
• Relevant technical certifications (e.g. 18th Edition, EV Installer, Heat Pump Installer) preferred.
• Experience operating within a high-growth or scale-up environment, with the agility to adapt to evolving business needs.

TGRC has partnered with one of the UK's foremost renewable energy groups, dedicated to accelerating the country's transition to net zero through practical, scalable green technologies. The business delivers end-to-end solutions that make clean energy more accessible and affordable for both homes and businesses.

We are looking for an accomplished Head of Technical to lead and develop their expanding technical and operational teams across solar PV, EV charging, battery storage, renewable heating solutions, and home energy management systems. This pivotal leadership role will be responsible for driving technical excellence, enhancing operational performance, and ensuring outstanding customer satisfaction within a fast-paced and purpose-driven organisation.

Key responsibilities:

Technical Leadership

• Lead and mentor two Technical Managers across solar PV, EV charging, battery storage, renewable heating, and home energy management systems.
• Ensure all installations and services consistently meet the highest standards of safety, quality, compliance, and performance.
• Oversee technical training, certification programmes, and the ongoing professional development of field engineers and technical staff.
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement in product selection, system design, and installation methodologies.
• Assess and implement emerging technologies, leading pilot projects to maintain the company’s position as a market innovator.
• Collaborate with product supply chain partners and R&D teams to ensure go-to-market solutions align with evolving market demands.
• Provide technical due diligence and integration support during acquisitions, ensuring synergy realisation across new businesses or product lines.

Operational Oversight

• Lead the Operations team, overseeing customer support, technical escalations, and post-installation services.
• Manage the Warehouse and logistics function, ensuring effective stock control, efficient supply chain coordination, and on-time delivery.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Projects, and Finance to ensure seamless, end-to-end delivery of customer solutions.

Strategic & Commercial

• Contribute to the company’s strategic direction, focusing on scalable technical operations and sustainable margin improvement.
• Drive supplier cost efficiencies, standardisation, and negotiated savings to support EBITDA growth.
• Maintain ROI accountability, linking engineering and operational decisions to financial performance (e.g., margin impact, installation efficiency, warranty exposure).
• Support due diligence and integration of new technologies, partnerships, and acquisitions.
• Monitor and report KPIs across technical and operational teams, providing regular insights and recommendations to the senior leadership team.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a senior technical leadership role within the renewable energy, M&E, or utilities sector.
• Comprehensive knowledge of solar PV, EV charging infrastructure, battery storage, and low-carbon heating systems.
• Demonstrated success in leading multi-disciplinary teams spanning technical, operational, and logistics functions.
• In-depth understanding of UK compliance and regulatory standards, including MCS, NICEIC, RECC, and HIES.
• Commercially focused, with strong project management, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Degree-qualified (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, or a related discipline.
• Proven ability to collaborate with manufacturing and R&D teams to develop and bring new products to market.
• Relevant technical certifications (e.g. 18th Edition, EV Installer, Heat Pump Installer) preferred.
• Experience operating within a high-growth or scale-up environment, with the agility to adapt to evolving business needs.

Head of Technical

Food Industry

£95k-£100k plus package

Currently a senior Technical Manager with experience to move to the next level? Already in a leadership role but needing a change or new challenge? We are seeking a Head of Technical to join the senior leadership team of a food manufacturer supplying into major retail

This is a high-profile role where you'll be the technical conscience of the business, leading the technical strategy and ensuring the highest standards of food safety, legality and quality from raw materials through to the end consumer.

As Head of Technical, you will:

• Shape and deliver the site's food safety and quality strategy.
• Lead, motivate and develop the technical team, embedding a culture of best practice and continuous improvement.
• Be the technical authority with responsibility for compliance, audits (including BRC), and all external technical relationships.
• Influence the senior management team and work collaboratively across the site to achieve customer, legal and regulatory standards.
• Build and maintain strong retailer and supplier relationships, driving quality, innovation, and commercial advantage through technical excellence.

The background for the role:

• Extensive experience in a senior technical management role within food manufacturing, with experience supplying into UK retailers.
• A degree in Food Technology, Food Science, or similar, alongside relevant professional qualifications (HACCP, Lead Assessor etc).
• A proven track record in leading technical strategy, managing audits, and driving change and improvements in food safety and quality.
• Strong leadership skills - able to inspire teams, challenge constructively, and influence at senior levels.
• A practical, detail-focused mindset with the ability to deliver results under pressure.
• Be present and visible on site to be fully part of this fast-paced food manufacturing facility.

Why does this role stand out?

• Be part of the senior leadership team of a respected and growing food manufacturer.
• Have genuine ownership of the technical function and freedom to shape its future direction.
• Work closely with major food UK retailers and play a pivotal role in the business.
• An abundance of knowledge and expertise in the wider technical team for advice, support and knowledge to collaborate with.
• Lead an experienced technical team in a dynamic and challenging environment
• Have the autonomy on site to drive the strategy and make your mark in the Technical function.
• Excellent potential for future development with proven examples in the Executive team.

Interested?
For further information on this role, please contact Novus with a full cv to start the conversation