Head of Technical Department
4 days ago
Alconbury
Job Description: Head of Technical Location: MM Flowers, Pierson Road, Alconbury Weald, Huntingdon, PE28 4YA Contract: Full-time | 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday Salary: Competitive, based on experience Pay Frequency: Monthly Shape the future of technical excellence at MM Flowers. We’re looking for an experienced and strategic Head of Technical to lead in our technical function at MM Flowers – one of the UK’s leading suppliers of fresh-cut flowers to major retailers. In this pivotal role, you’ll drive the quality, compliance, and innovation agenda across our operations, lead and develop a high-performing technical team, and strengthen our customer partnerships through clear, data-led leadership. You’ll be a key influencer across the business and play a critical role in our growth and technical reputation in the industry. What You'll Be Doing: • Leading, coaching, and managing the technical team (including technologists and coordinators), • Acting as technical account manager for major customers and building strong external relationships, • Overseeing compliance with all relevant safety, legal, and customer standards (HACCP, QMS, etc.), • Championing continuous improvement and innovation in product quality and technical standards, • Providing data-led insights and reports to operational and senior leadership teams, • Supporting and contributing to the wider business strategy and cross-functional collaboration, • Extensive experience in a senior technical role within cut flowers, food, or manufacturing, • Strong knowledge of HACCP principles, legal compliance, and customer requirements, • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, • A strategic thinker with the ability to drive continuous improvement, • Proven track record of building and managing high-performing teams, • Competitive salary based on experience, • Monthly pay, • 33 days holiday, • Private medical insurance, • Life assurance (up to 4x salary), • Salary sacrifice pension (matched up to 7.5%), • Reward and recognition programmes, • Career progression and development opportunities, • Free onsite parking, • State-of-the-art working environment, • Employee Assistance Programme via Grocery Aid If you’re ready to lead with purpose and passion, apply today. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits: • Canteen, • Casual dress, • Company events, • Company pension, • Enhanced maternity leave, • Enhanced paternity leave, • Free parking, • Life insurance, • On-site parking, • Private medical insurance, • Referral programme, • Sick pay Work Location: In person