Category Technical and Quality Manager

Job Description: Location: Slough, UKSalary Range: £ 49,000 - 60,000, annual bonus, benefitsJob Purpose/OverviewMars Chocolate Drinks and Treats is an entrepreneurial arms-length business focused on extending the Mars brands into new categories beyond confectionery through external partners (suppliers and distributors). The business currently operates in a number of categories: Milk Drinks, Hot Chocolate, Cakes and Bakes, Desserts, Chocolate Spreads, Cake Mixes, Free From, and Quick Serve Restaurants across the UK and Europe.We have a unique and exciting opportunity to lead the technical delivery of a category within the business, covering all aspects of supplier/customer relationship management across QandFS, technical, legal compliance, and NPD, in the role of Technical Head. The expectation of this individual will be 2 days per week in the office (as a minimum) with the potential opportunity to work from home 3 days per week. From June 2025, this role will be based out of the SLO office.For this category, we are looking for technical expertise and experience to oversee a wide portfolio of projects. Our ideal candidate will also have broad experience within food manufacturing from product innovation through to Quality and Food Safety management. A successful candidate will thrive in working in a dynamic, fast-paced, and complex environment in a cross-functional team. They will be connected to the delivery of business results, gaining business acumen and an external ..... full job details .....