Technical Manager
£75,000 – £81,000 per annum
Plus 11% employer pension contribution
Total package up to £92,000 per annum
Monday – Friday
Hybrid after probation 3 days onsite
Melbourne, Australia
Henderson Brown are partnered with a leading retailer who are looking for a Technical Manager to take ownership and accountability for the technical aspect of suppler produce. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record within fresh produce and retailer experience. They are looking for experience with major retailers throughout the UK.
The business is ever growing and now really is an exciting time to join the journey and place your stamp on the evolution of the future for the organisation. Please note you must be willing to relocate to Melbourne, Australia.
Technical Manager
- Lead the strategic technical agenda for Fresh Produce, shaping and delivering a commercially focused Own Brand product plan that champions taste, quality, value and innovation.
- Own supplier partnerships end-to-end, driving open, transparent and high-performing relationships that accelerate NPD, speed to market and availability.
- Embed compliance excellence, ensuring all products meet Australian regulatory standards, food safety requirements and internal codes – protecting brand integrity and consumer trust.
- Drive category growth through data and insight, using trend analysis, benchmarking and performance metrics to unlock opportunity and deliver against business cases.
- Influence cross-functional teams, ensuring technical is fully integrated into commercial planning and long-term category strategy.
- Champion food safety, traceability and processing excellence, bringing deep FMCG, retail and manufacturing expertise to elevate standards across the supply base.
- Lead investigations, audit responses and risk management, confidently navigating complex technical challenges with clarity and pace.
- Be an ambassador for a values-led culture, fostering collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement across international and local suppliers.
Requirements Technical Manager
- A proven track record in a technical management position in the fresh produce / agronomy industry is required
- Experience within complex business models and/or retailers is highly advantageous
- Own transport
- Full UK working rights
- Willing to relocate to Melbourne, Australia.
Benefits Technical Manager
- 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Relocation support candidate and immediate family
- 11% Pension employer contribution (no employee contribution needed)
- Pet relocation case by case
- Visa process
Please note that the role of Technical Manager is located in Melbourne, Australia. If you are interested in the role then please reach out to Matt Duffy at Henderson Brown.
