- Location
- GB: England and Wales - Home, United Kingdom
- Workplace
- Remote
- Type
- Part-time
- Department
- IT
- Seniority
- Manager
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
Job Family Group:
Retail Group
Job Description:
About the role
At bp, we're reimagining energy for people and our planet. As part of Customer & Products, Wild Bean Café is a key growth brand, serving millions of customers through our network. We're looking for a Technical Manager to help ensure our food products meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance.
Reporting to the Senior Product & Technical Manager, you will provide technical leadership across the Wild Bean Café food portfolio, ensuring products are safe, legal, and fit for retail environments. You'll work closely with suppliers, product development teams, and operational partners to drive continuous improvement and protect the integrity of the Wild Bean Café brand.
What you will do
Lead the implementation and maintenance of food safety systems, including HACCP, ensuring compliance with UK and EU legislation.
Manage quality assurance processes and oversee internal and external audits.
Partner with suppliers to ensure raw material quality and address technical issues and food safety risks.
Prepare for and support supplier, customer, and regulatory audits.
Maintain accurate technical documentation, including product specifications, audit records, and compliance data.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance food safety, quality, and operational effectiveness.
Provide technical expertise and ingredient knowledge to support product development projects.
Review, approve, and maintain product specifications and technical standards.
Support HACCP and SERT activities across the Wild Bean Café portfolio.
Collaborate with product development, marketing, and central teams to support sourcing and brand guidelines.
Build effective relationships with key customers across the end-to-end supply chain.
Support supplier performance management and technical governance of outsourced food safety activities where applicable.
What you will need
Crucial experience
Solid understanding of UK and EU food legislation.
HACCP Level 4 qualification.
Food Safety Level 3 qualification.
Experience within food manufacturing and/or food production environments.
Experience in food technology or technical food management roles.
Knowledge of BRCGS standards and audit requirements.
Strong customer management and communication skills.
Ability to prioritise in a fast-paced commercial environment.
Nice to have
Experience within retail, foodservice, or convenience sectors.
Experience managing supplier quality and technical compliance programmes.
Knowledge of packaging compliance and sustainability requirements.
Experience supporting product innovation and new product development.
Lead Auditor qualification or equivalent food safety auditing experience.
Why join our team?
At bp, we support our people to learn, grow and thrive in a challenging, collaborative and purpose-driven environment. We're committed to empowering our employees to develop their careers while contributing to our ambition of reimagining energy for people and our planet.
We believe our success is built on the diverse talents, experiences and perspectives of our people. That's why we're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels respected, valued and able to perform at their best.
At bp, you'll have access to a competitive benefits package, flexible ways of working, wellbeing support, and a wide range of learning and development opportunities designed to help you grow your career.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At bp, diversity, equity and inclusion are fundamental to our values and the way we work. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work.
bp is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, colour, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process and during employment to ensure individuals with disabilities have equal access to opportunities and can fully participate in all aspects of working at bp.
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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.
