Technical Manager

Technical Manager – Food Business Incubator Aberdeen – Site Based Permanent – Full Time Excellent Salary and Benefits   Are you ready to be part of a ground-breaking initiative transforming Scotland’s £2.4bn food and drink sector? The £27 million innovation hub opening in 2025 at SRUC’s Craibstone campus near Aberdeen, is set to drive growth, sustainability, and cutting-edge advancements in manufacturing and production.   This pioneering facility will support start-ups and established businesses, providing access to world-class resources, including food-safe manufacturing spaces, pilot plants, commercial demonstration kitchens, and collaboration areas. It will foster new product development, scale-up production, and connect businesses to global market insights.   To support the sites growth, we are looking for a Technical Manager to oversee the technical and day-to-day running of our facility, ensuring compliance with all statutory food safety requirements while delivering outstanding customer service to tenants and visitors.   The Role   As the Technical Manager, you will take the lead in managing the operational and technical aspects of the site, ensuring a high standard of food safety, hygiene, and compliance. You will lead a dedicated team, maintain strong relationships with tenants and stakeholders, and work closely with the facilities management team to ensure the seamless operation of the site.   Key Responsibilities   Operational & Technical Management Lead and develop the site operations team. Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the facility. Manage site quality assurance standards and ensure compliance with: Health, safety, and fire regulations Risk assessments & management Hygiene and cleaning standards Food safety regulations and processes Maintain all accreditations required for a food-safe environment. Ensure adherence to allergen control procedures. Oversee the onboarding of tenants to the building and their workspaces. Manage the internal audit schedule, ensuring timely audits and addressing non-conformances. Provide technical and commercial guidance to tenants on product development and compliance. Stakeholder & Facilities Management Work closely with the facilities management contract manager to ensure the effective delivery of services. Maintain strong relationships with tenants, stakeholders, and external suppliers. Support and advise tenants on product development and food industry technical matters.   Essential Skills & Experience Ideally you will be educated to Degree level or possess relevant equivalent experience in a food-related discipline. You should also hold Advanced HACCP and Food Hygiene certifications. Experience & Knowledge Previous experience as a Technical Manager in the food industry. Strong commercial acumen with budget management experience. Proven track record in food safety culture, hygiene, and compliance. Practical knowledge of allergen management and food legislation. Experience in maintaining an internal audit program and a Quality Management System (QMS). Skilled in Root Cause Analysis and problem-solving. Personal Attributes A team player who builds strong relationships with stakeholders. Proactive, flexible, and able to work independently. Energetic, motivated, and passionate about innovation. Strong problem-solving skills, able to anticipate and navigate challenges effectively. High integrity, professionalism, and commitment to good governance. Experienced in project management with the ability to achieve milestones and targets.   For more information or to discuss this role further please contact Laura Haig, ZedTalent. (url removed)