Technical Manager

Technical ManagerLocation: Leeds, UKSalary: £37,500 £45,000 (dependent on experience)Advocate Group is working in partnership with a growing food manufacturing business to recruit a Technical Manager. This is an exciting new opportunity within a fast-paced FMCG environment, supporting a well-established and expanding consumer brand.Role overviewThis position is responsible for ensuring product safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across a diverse food product portfolio. You will act as a key link between suppliers, manufacturers, and retail partners, ensuring all products meet required legal, safety, and customer standards.Key responsibilities• Own and manage technical compliance across the full product range• Build and maintain effective relationships with retail customers on all technical matters• Ensure supplier approval processes are robust, compliant, and consistently maintained• Oversee product specifications, artwork approval, and regulatory sign-off• Lead investigations into quality issues, complaints, and support product withdrawals or recalls where necessary• Monitor and interpret changes in UK and EU food legislation and ensure compliance• Conduct supplier audits and ensure adherence to recognised food safety standards (e.g. BRCGS)• Drive continuous improvement across quality systems and technical processesExperience and qualifications• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related discipline• At least 3 years experience in a technical or quality ..... full job details .....