Senior Food Technologist

Senior Food technologist

London - Hybrid

We're working with a high-growth, category-disrupting food brand on a mission to redefine the way consumers experience food. Combining innovation, quality, and consumer insight, we've built a rapidly expanding business with ambitious plans for the future

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As they continue their growth journey, they're looking for a talented and commercially minded Senior Food Technologist to play a pivotal role in bringing innovative products to market, driving quality excellence, and supporting the scale-up of our expanding product portfoli

o.If you're passionate about food innovation, thrive in a fast-moving entrepreneurial environment, and enjoy turning great ideas into successful products, we'd love to hear from yo

u.
The R

oleAs Senior Food Technologist, you'll work cross-functionally with NPD, Operations, Supply Chain, Technical, and external manufacturing partners to ensure products are developed, launched, and maintained to the highest standar

ds.
You'll take ownership of the technical delivery of projects from concept through to commercialisation, ensuring products meet quality, safety, regulatory, and customer requirements while maintaining the brand's commitment to innovation and excelle

nce.Key Responsibili

• tiesLead the technical delivery of new product development and product improvement proje
• cts.Manage factory trials, product validations, and commercial launc
• hes.Work closely with co-manufacturers and suppliers to ensure consistent product quality and performa
• nce.Develop and maintain product specifications, technical documentation, and quality standa
• rds.Ensure compliance with UK food legislation, retailer requirements, and relevant certification standa
• rds.Support troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives across the product portfo
• lio.Conduct risk assessments and manage product quality issues through root cause analysis and corrective acti
• ons.Collaborate with procurement and supply chain teams on ingredient and supplier approval proces
• ses.Provide technical expertise to internal stakeholders and external partn
• ers.Stay abreast of emerging food trends, ingredients, technologies, and industry developme

nts.
Abou

t YouWe're looking for someone who combines strong technical expertise with a proactive, hands-on approach and a passion for innova

tion.Essential Require

• mentsDegree qualified in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition, or a related discip
• line.Significant experience in a Food Technologist or Senior Food Technologist role within the food manufacturing or branded food se
• ctor.Proven experience managing product launches from concept through to commercialisa
• tion.Strong understanding of food safety, quality systems, HACCP, and UK food legisla
• tion.Experience working with retailers, manufacturers, and suppl
• iers.Excellent project management and organisational sk
• ills.Strong communication and stakeholder management abili
• ties.Commercial awareness and the ability to balance quality, innovation, and cost considerat

ions.
Des

• irableExperience within a high-growth food brand or entrepreneurial FMCG enviro
• nment.Exposure to chilled, ambient, plant-based, snacking, or convenience food categ
• ories.Knowledge of retailer technical standards and audit require
• ments.Experience working with international suppliers and manufacturing par