Job Description

Job Purpose

The Food Specification Technologist is responsible for creating, maintaining, and managing accurate product and raw material specifications for both

Bebeto branded confectionery

and

private label confectionery products supplied to key UK retailers,

ensuring full compliance with food safety, legal, quality, and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Create, review, and maintain

finished product and raw material specifications

for: Bebeto branded confectionery products Private label confectionery supplied to major UK retailers Ensure all specifications comply with

UK food legislation,

retailer-specific requirements, and internal technical standards Manage retailer specification systems and internal databases, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and version control Liaise with suppliers to obtain and verify ingredient, allergen, nutritional, and technical data Ensure accurate

ingredient declarations, allergen statements, nutritional information, and country-of-origin data

Support

new product development (NPD)

and product changes across branded and own-label ranges Manage specification updates following recipe, process, artwork, or regulatory changes Act as the technical point of contact for specification-related queries from UK retail customers and internal teams Prepare and maintain documentation to support

internal, customer, and third-party audits

Monitor changes in food legislation and retailer standards and assess impact on existing products

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

Degree or equivalent qualification in

Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition, or a related discipline

Minimum of 2 years' experience working in the food industry with UK retailers,

in a technical, QA, or specifications-focused role Proven experience managing

retailer specifications for own-label and/or branded products

Strong understanding of

UK food labelling legislation,

allergen management, and retailer requirements Experience using

UK retailer specification systems

Desirable:

Experience within

confectionery manufacturing or supply

Familiarity with BRCGS, HACCP, and UK retailer technical standards Experience supporting both

branded and private label

product portfolios

Skills & Competencies

Exceptional attention to detail and data accuracy Ability to manage multiple retailer requirements simultaneously Strong organisational and time-management skills Confident communicator with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders Ability to work independently while managing competing priorities

Working Conditions

The role requires you to be in the

office 4 days a week

(South West London)

,

with

1 day remote working

Occasional visits to factories, suppliers, or customer sites
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 35,000.00-45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Gym membership Private dental insurance Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person