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Technical Director

Employer
MorePeople
Location
Alconbury
Salary
Negotiable
Closing date
3 Mar 2025
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Contract Type
Permanent
Function
Technical
Business Sector
Food Manufacturing

Job Details

Technical Director - Food/Fresh Produce
Location: Cambridgeshire
Salary: Competitive, based on experience

About Us
Operating from a state-of-the-art facility, they are a market-leading business specialising in the supply of fresh produce. Since their establishment in 2007, they have achieved remarkable growth, driven by innovation, a commitment to excellence, and sustainable practices.
With ambitious plans for continued expansion, they pride their selves on delivering exceptional quality and service to customers while fostering a positive impact on their people and the planet.
If you're looking for a forward-thinking, dynamic organisation where you can thrive, this is the opportunity for you.

The Opportunity
We are exclusively recruiting for a Technical Director, a critical leadership role within their UK operations. This is your chance to take ownership of the technical vision and strategy, playing a pivotal role in driving growth, fostering innovation, and optimising technical excellence.
This position offers a unique opportunity to join a thriving business, lead high-performing teams, and influence key decisions to ensure operational and strategic success.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
* Define and communicate the organisation's technical vision and strategy.
* Align technical objectives with overall business goals in collaboration with executive leadership.
* Identify and integrate emerging technologies to drive innovation and maintain competitive advantage.
* Lead technical investments, resource planning, and risk management.
Technical Excellence
* Establish and oversee robust technical standards and best practices.
* Ensure the consistent delivery of scalable, high-quality solutions across operations.
* Champion a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and creativity.
* Stay ahead of technological advancements to inform and enhance operational strategies.
Team Management
* Build and lead a high-performing technical team, including Factory Technical Manager and Customer Technical Manager.
* Define clear goals, roles, and performance expectations for team members.
* Develop and mentor talent, fostering a culture of collaboration and growth.
* Drive knowledge sharing and communication across departments.
Stakeholder Engagement
* Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and seamless delivery of technical initiatives.
* Develop and maintain strategic relationships with clients, partners, and vendors.
* Represent the organisation at technical discussions, industry events, and conferences.
Risk Management & Compliance
* Manage technical risks, ensuring data security, compliance, and system integrity.
* Ensure adherence to regulatory frameworks and industry standards.


What You'll Bring
* Extensive experience in a senior technical leadership role, ideally within the food, fresh produce, or FMCG sectors.
* Exceptional strategic thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving capabilities.
* Proven track record of leading, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.
* Strong business acumen to align technical initiatives with organisational goals.
* Knowledge of industry standards, regulatory compliance, and emerging technologies.
What's in It for You?
This is more than just a role - it's an opportunity to be part of something exciting and impactful. Their offer:
* Competitive Salary
* Car Allowance
* Performance Bonus (with a strong track record of payout)
* Enhanced Pension Scheme
* 33 Days Annual Leave
* Family Healthcare

Application Process
If this sounds like your next challenge and you meet the minimum requirements, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply now or contact Luan on 01780 480 530 or via email at luan@morepeople.co.uk for a confidential discussion about the role.
INDTECH

Company

MorePeople are a specialist recruitment business for the food, fresh produce, horticulture and agriculture industries. Founded in 2000 by two passionate foodies with vast experience in the industry, we’re a growing team comprising of a mixture of ex-industry professionals and professional recruiters passionate about the sector.

Offering a functional approach to recruitment, we have dedicated expert teams to assist in all roles across a business;

  • Commercial  
  • NPD
  • Operations
  • Technical
  • Growing
  • Agronomy
  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • HR, Admin & IT
  • Rural Surveyors, Land Agents & Estate Managers

The team are committed to offering the best recruitment service for all professional roles within the sectors in which we operate.

Find out more on our website at www.morepeople.co.uk or call us on 01780 480530.

 

Company info
Website
Telephone
01780 480530
Location
MorePeople
Cherryholt House
Cherryholt Road
Stamford
Lincolnshire
PE9 2EP
GB

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