Technical Lead

Job description

Technical Lead

FMCG Food & Beverage Challenger

£50,000 – £55,000 + Bonus

Hybrid (3 days onsite in London, 2 days remote)

Ignite is excited to be partnering with a high‑growth, internationally expanding FMCG food brand in the search for a Technical Lead. This role will be supporting retail, wholesale, and international markets across Europe and beyond.

They are looking for a technically strong food professional to support the safety, quality, legality, and authenticity of products while ensuring best-in-class standards across international supply chains.

Sitting at the centre of the organisation, you will work closely with Technical, Supply Chain, International, and Commercial teams, as well as external suppliers and distributors, to ensure that products meet regulatory, quality, and operational requirements across multiple markets.

You will support international expansion by managing distributor requirements, ensuring compliance with local legislation, approving artworks and pack copy, onboarding logistics partners and warehouses, and maintaining robust supplier management systems. You will also play a key role in upholding food safety culture and maintaining quality management systems to the highest certification standards.

If you are passionate about food safety and quality, thrive in fast-paced environments, and enjoy working across international markets, this is a great opportunity to join a brand with strong momentum and global ambitions.

What skills do you need?

⭐ 5+ years’ experience in a technical and/or quality in food within FMCG

⭐ Background working with both manufacturing and retail

⭐ Strong knowledge of food safety, quality systems, and regulatory compliance in the EU

⭐ Experience working with international suppliers, distributors, or export markets

⭐ Degree in Food Science or a related scientific discipline

⭐ High attention to detail and strong organisational skills

⭐ Comfortable working both independently and within small teams

People are at the heart of everything we do. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process that means people can be their best authentic self. ❤

We would love to reply to all applications, regrettably we are unable to do so due to the high volumes we receive, so if you do not hear back within 14 days unfortunately on this role it won’t be progressing. It is possible that the position could be in the process of closing, so chalk it up to bad timing. But, have no fear! There will be more opportunities. Follow us so you don’t miss them.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

23-05-2026

Profession type

Retail

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English