https://jobs.co.uk/job/head-of-technical-zest--2f9bcbfb-7e67-4c40-b0e0-e1ee0c19dc68 RSS feed for Head of Technical at Zest. en-gb Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:08:13 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/head-of-technical-zest--2f9bcbfb-7e67-4c40-b0e0-e1ee0c19dc68 https://jobs.co.uk/job/head-of-technical-zest--2f9bcbfb-7e67-4c40-b0e0-e1ee0c19dc68 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: London | Salary: Negotiable | Type: Permanent | Head of Technical London | -72,00082,000 DOE Are you an experienced Technical leader looking to take ownership of the entire technical function within a well-established food manufacturing business? We''re partnering with a successful food manufacturer seeking a Head of Technical to lead food safety, quality, compliance and customer-facing technical activities across a diverse product portfolio. This is a highly visible leadership role with direct influence over business performance, customer relationships and technical strategy. The Role - Lead and develop the technical team, driving a strong food safety and quality culture across the business. - Own and continuously improve HACCP systems, ensuring effective risk management for products, processes and raw materials. - Lead customer, certification and third-party audits, ensuring compliance with BRCGS, SALSA and legislative requirements. - Act as the primary technical contact for customers, suppliers and external stakeholders. - Drive continuous improvement initiatives across quality systems, hygiene standards and operational performance. - Support new product launches, process development and commercialisation projects. About... Permanent