Job Description

Full time

Food Technical Manager

United Kingdom, Milton Keynes 2 days ago



Job category

Retail

Experience level

Intermediate

Relocation available

This role is not eligible for relocation

Job type

Professionals

Travel required

Up to 25% travel should be expected with this role

Job code

RQ105233





Job Summary



We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Food Technical Manager to lead and optimise technical and food?safety operations within our retail division. This role is central to driving innovation, ensuring compliance, enhancing customer experience, and supporting the efficient delivery of retail services across the UK!



Responsibilities



Technical Leadership & Delivery

Lead the adoption and implementation of Agility core practices to improve workflows and project delivery. strong analytical thinking to identify key trends, performance gaps, and opportunities for technical and food?safety improvement across the retail network. Align technical initiatives with commercial objectives to deliver measurable business value. Maintain a deep understanding of industry developments and champion procedures and emerging technologies.



Food Safety & Compliance

Ensure robust food?safety standards across all retail operations. Oversee HACCP compliance, ensuring all sites meet mandatory requirements. Support teams in implementing safe, consistent, and legally compliant food?handling practices. Provide guidance on food?safety risks, controls, and continuous improvement.



Customer & Data Strategy

Embed customer?centric thinking into all technical and food?safety solutions. Use customer data insights to inform strategies and support personalised retail offerings. Present complex technical information clearly through effective data visualisation and interpretation.



Collaboration & Communication

Develop communication strategies that engage both technical and non?technical partners. Promote digital collaboration tools to strengthen cross?functional partnerships and enhance team efficiency. Contribute to a culture of continuous learning through mentoring and knowledge?sharing initiatives.



Partnerships & Commercial Management

Lead negotiation planning and preparation for technical contracts and vendor agreements. Build and maintain strong relationships with technology partners and key stakeholders. Provide technical insight to support Retail Category Management, product optimisation, and retail territory development.



Training & Operational Support

Design and deliver effective technical and food?safety training programmes for frontline teams. Support operational excellence across retail sites through robust technical solutions and guidance.



Essential qualifications



Experience in a technical leadership role, ideally within retail or food?related operations.

Demonstrated expertise in Agility practices.

Strong analytical, problem?solving, and decision?making skills.

Commercial acuity with a record of delivering value through technical solutions.

Excellent communication and stakeholder?engagement abilities.

Knowledge of customer data analysis and its application in retail strategy.

Proficiency in data visualisation and interpretation tools.

Experience with digital collaboration platforms.

Understanding of industry trends, technologies, and procedures.

Ability to mentor teams and promote knowledge sharing.

Strong negotiation planning and preparation capabilities.

Experience in partner relationship management.

Familiarity with Retail Category Management and retail territory development.

Proven ability to design and deliver technical and food?safety training programmes.

HACCP certification - Level 4 preferred, Level 3 minimum (mandatory).

A couple of years' experience in food?safety management or food?safety?related operations (mandatory).



Desirable



Experience contributing to cross?functional retail initiatives.

A strong interest in continuous improvement and innovation.



Why Join Us?



At bp, we support our people to grow in a diverse and dynamic environment. We believe our team is strengthened by the variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences our employees bring.



We recognise that meaningful work extends beyond the workplace, so we offer benefits designed to help your role fit comfortably within your life. These may include flexible working options, generous paid parental leave, and excellent retirement benefits.



We are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation throughout the application and employment process. Please contact us if you require support!

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp's recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.



If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.

Our innovative Energize recognition points programme and spot awards translate exceptional performance into tangible rewards, to motivate our high performers.Pay bp offers competitive pay in line with industry standards, making us an employer of choice. Discretionary bonusWe offer discretionary bonuses to reward strong company, business unit and individual performance, and recognition awards, including those related to long service to recognize commitment to the company. Retirement & savings We offer a range of discretionary retirement and savings plans to help provide you and your family with financial security. Insurance benefitsTo give you additional peace of mind, bp provides valuable insurance benefits in some countries. These are designed to provide financial assistance to employees and their families if employees become unwell or die in service. EquityDepending on your location and job level, there may be equity (stock and share) options you are eligible to join so you can be part of bp's success.