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Head of Technical

Location: Burton-on-Trent

Salary: £75,000 - £85,000

Start: ASAP

Job Reference: TM/6031

Posted On: April 1, 2026

Overview

This role will be responsible for ensuring product quality, safety, compliance, and innovation across an extensive range of own-label and branded products.

The Role

Key Responsibilities

Technical Strategy & Leadership

Define and execute the technical strategy aligned with business goals and growth plans
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing technical team
Act as the senior technical authority across the organisation

Quality & Compliance

Ensure all products meet UK, EU, and international regulatory requirements
Oversee product safety, quality assurance, and risk management frameworks
Maintain robust quality management systems and audit processes

Supplier & Product Management

Approve and manage suppliers, ensuring adherence to technical and ethical standards
Drive continuous improvement in supplier performance and product quality
Oversee product specifications, testing, and validation processes

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Commercial, NPD, and Supply Chain teams to deliver innovation
Support speed-to-market while maintaining compliance and quality
Influence senior stakeholders on technical risk and opportunity

Crisis & Risk Management

Lead responses to product recalls, quality incidents, or regulatory challenges
Implement proactive risk mitigation strategies

The Candidate

Candidate

Extensive experience in a senior technical or quality leadership role
Retailer experience
Proven leadership experience managing and scaling technical teams
Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive change
Experience working with global suppliers and complex supply chains desirable
Strong commercial awareness alongside technical expertise

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