Head of Technical

At Cafea UK, we are passionate about coffee and committed to delivering safe, high-quality products that delight our customers and consumers.

We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Head of Technical to lead our technical functions and help shape the next chapter of our business.

This is a senior leadership role reporting directly to the Managing Director, with responsibility for food safety, quality, compliance, sustainability, customer relationships, and technical strategy across the business.

What you will be doing

• Member of the UK Leadership team, helping to set company strategy and operational standards.
• Represent the UK within the wider Cafea Group Technical Management Team.
• Lead and develop a technical team of seven specialists.
• Act as the senior technical contact for customers, suppliers, and key stakeholders.
• Ensure the highest standards of food safety, quality, and compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement and technical excellence across the business.
• Oversee our sustainability and ethical sourcing commitments.
• Work closely with colleagues in the UK and Germany across Commercial, Supply Chain and Operations and to support business growth.

What we are looking for

• Significant food technical experience, preferably within a food manufacturing environment.
• Proven leadership experience, developing team and talent.
• Strong customer-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• A passion for quality, food safety, and continuous improvement.
• Commercial awareness, good financial acumen, and strategic thinking capability.
• The confidence to influence, challenge and inspire at all levels of the organisation.
• A degree or other higher education qualification in a relevant scientific discipline would be advantageous.

Why Cafea UK?

At Cafea UK, you will join a business that combines the agility of a local team with the strength and expertise of an international coffee group. You will have the opportunity to make a real impact, work with leading retail customers, and help shape the future direction of our technical function.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, alongside opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Our values are simple: Passion, Integrity, Innovation and Care.

Interested?

Apply via LinkedIn or email us directly at ***email_hidden*** for more information.