Technical Controller in Harrow on the Hill

Technical Controller – Food / Own BrandHarrow, London | Hybrid

35 hours per weekUK travel + occasional Europe

Are you a senior food safety & quality leader who wants real influence over a national own-brand portfolio ?

We\’re working with a major UK convenience retail brand to appoint a Technical Controller to lead food safety, quality assurance and compliance across their entire own-label range .

This is a high-impact, senior role where you\’ll act as the guardian of the brand , setting national standards and leading the technical agenda across multiple regions and supply chains.

What we\’re looking for

Proven experience leading a QA / Technical function within food or retail

Strong background across multiple categories (chilled, ambient, frozen, non-food)

Excellent knowledge of food safety, legislation and supplier management

Comfortable operating in a matrix organisation with senior stakeholder influence

Food science or relevant technical qualification (HACCP Level 4 desirable)

Retail or own-label experience highly advantageous

What you\’ll be doing

Owning food safety, QA, compliance and responsible sourcing for the national brand portfolio

Leading and developing the technical function (with direct reports)

Approving and auditing suppliers across food, non-food and packaging

Acting as the escalation point for product issues, recalls and crisis management

Ensuring compliance with UK & EU legislation (HFSS, EPR, packaging, medicines, etc.)

Working closely with internal teams, regional partners and international stakeholders

Representing the brand with enforcement authorities and external bodies

Shaping and delivering the Responsible Retailing & CSR strategy

Why consider this role?

National responsibility with genuine influence

Senior leadership role within a well-established UK brand

Broad, interesting supply base and stakeholder exposure

Opportunity to shape standards, policy and long-term strategy

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