Henderson Brown Recruitment

We're partnering with a leading food manufacturer looking for a proactive Quality Assurance Technician to play a vital role in maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality, and compliance. Working at the heart of the production operation, you'll help ensure every product leaving site meets customer expectations, legislative requirements, and industry-leading standards. QA Technician Permanent Leicester Mon - Fri afternoon shift What You'll Be Doing: Carry out quality inspections, product testing, and analytical checks, ensuring any out-of-specification results are investigated and escalated promptly Monitor production processes, maintain full product traceability, and verify that all quality documentation is completed accurately and in real time Conduct GMP, glass & hard plastic, hygiene, and food safety audits, ensuring the site remains compliant with BRCGS, customer standards, and internal procedures Release production lines following cleaning verification and environmental swabbing, ensuring equipment is safe and ready for manufacture Support investigations into quality issues, implementing corrective actions and root cause analysis to drive continuous improvement and Right First Time performance Work closely with Production, Hygiene, and Technical teams to uphold exceptional housekeeping, allergen control, and food safety standards across the factory Assist during customer visits and third-party audits, confidently representing the Quality function and supporting audit readiness Champion a proactive food safety culture by promoting best practice, maintaining high hygiene standards, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the site What We're Looking For: Experience in a Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or Technical role within food manufacturing or FMCG Good understanding of GMP, HACCP, food safety principles, traceability, and quality management systems Excellent attention to detail with the confidence to challenge non-conformances and maintain high quality standards Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work effectively across production, hygiene, and technical teams A proactive, hands-on approach with a passion for continuous improvement and delivering safe, high-quality products Own transport and full UK working rights (no sponsorship or visas available) If you're looking to build your technical career within a business that values quality, food safety, and continuous improvement, this is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact from day one

A hands-on food procurement role with real ownership of supplier relationships, supply continuity, cost, margin and availability. Procurement Manager Northamptonshire Hybrid: 3 days on-site / 2 days working from home 45,000- 55,000 + 10% bonus + benefits Permanent The Opportunity We're supporting a well-established fresh food business with the appointment of a Procurement Manager. This is a supplier-facing, commercially focused role covering sourcing, pricing, availability, forecasting, stock, waste and margin across fast-moving fresh food categories & some packaging. You'll be working closely with suppliers and internal teams to make sure the business has the right products available at the right quality, cost and service level throughout the year. It would suit someone who enjoys the pace and detail of food procurement, understands the importance of supplier relationships, and is confident balancing commercial performance with customer service. Key Responsibilities Build and develop strong relationships with UK and international suppliers/growers. Negotiate pricing, terms and supply programmes that support cost, margin and service. Manage supply risk and availability across fast-moving food categories. Monitor procurement budgets, forecasts, stock levels, waste and claims. Work closely with operations, planning and technical teams to support seasonal and supply plans. Keep close to market activity, competitor movement and new sourcing opportunities. What We're Looking For You'll have experience in fresh food procurement, buying or supplier-facing commercial roles. Fresh produce or short shelf-life food experience would be ideal, but broader food experience is absolutely relevant if you understand supplier negotiation, forecasting, availability, stock, waste and margin pressure. You'll need to be commercially sharp, confident with suppliers, good with detail and comfortable working across different internal teams. Why Join? This is a strong opportunity to join an established food business in a role where procurement has a direct impact on availability, customer service, cost and commercial performance. You'll have the chance to take ownership of important supplier relationships, influence sourcing decisions and contribute directly to margin and service delivery. The role also offers a supportive manager, a good level of autonomy, hybrid working and a package of 45,000- 55,000 plus 10% bonus and benefits. If you're interested in learning more, we'd be happy to have a confidential conversation.

Assistant Brand Manager - FMCG A rounded Assistant Brand Manager opportunity for an ambitious FMCG marketer looking to build broader brand experience and take on more ownership. This is an Assistant Brand Manager role with genuine breadth, ownership and development potential. You'll be joining a well-established FMCG business with a strong branded portfolio, working closely with Senior Brand Managers to help turn brand strategy into activity that drives consumer engagement and commercial growth. It's a great move for someone who has already built some marketing or brand experience and now wants to become a more rounded brand marketer. You'll get exposure across the full marketing mix, including brand planning, campaigns, insight, agency management, NPD, shopper activation and performance analysis. This isn't just about coordinating activity. You'll be trusted to own defined projects and workstreams, manage timelines, bring recommendations to the table, and build stronger foundations for a longer-term career in brand management. Cambridgeshire Hybrid working - at least 3 days in the office per week 35,000 - 37,000 + benefits Permanent What We're Looking For We're looking for someone with previous marketing or brand experience, ideally gained in FMCG, consumer goods, branded products or another fast-paced consumer-facing environment. You'll probably suit this role if you: Have experience supporting brand plans, campaigns, activations or product launches Understand how to work with agencies and cross-functional teams Are comfortable using data to draw conclusions and make recommendations Have strong project management skills and can keep multiple priorities moving Are commercially curious and interested in how brands grow Want to develop your career in Brand Management Experience in an FMCG or consumer goods environment would be particularly useful, especially where you've worked closely with commercial, category, product or cross-functional teams. Why Join? This is a strong opportunity for someone who wants more than a narrow marketing execution role. You'll get close to the full brand management process, work with experienced Senior Brand Managers, and build genuine FMCG experience across consumer, customer, product and commercial activity. The business can offer a competitive salary, hybrid working, 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, pension, death in service, wellbeing support, mobile, free parking and practical on-site benefits. Most importantly, you'll be joining at a level where you can learn, contribute and progressively take on more ownership. If you're interested in learning more, we'd be happy to have a confidential conversation.

A Procurement Manager opportunity for someone who wants to lead a team, improve supplier performance and help shape procurement in a growing manufacturing business. Procurement Manager Lincolnshire Hybrid working once settled: 3 days office / 2 days home 50,000 - 54,000 per annum The Opportunity We're supporting a growing health-focused specialist manufacturer supplying major UK brands and retailers with the appointment of a Procurement Manager. The business produces health-focused products for leading brands and retailers. It has grown organically, has strong customer demand and is now investing in the people, processes and leadership needed to support its next stage of growth. This is a hands-on procurement leadership role, managing a small team and taking ownership of supplier performance, sourcing, negotiation, cost control and procurement improvement. It would suit someone who enjoys bringing structure, commercial discipline and fresh thinking into a business where procurement can make a visible difference. Key Responsibilities You'll lead a procurement team of three and manage a broad supplier base across direct materials, ingredients, packaging, services and indirect spend. Key areas of focus will include: Leading, supporting and developing the procurement team. Improving supplier performance around cost, quality, service, OTIF and risk. Managing supplier negotiations and improving commercial terms. Delivering cost savings, cost avoidance and total cost of ownership improvements. Strengthening sourcing, tendering, contracting and supplier review processes. Supporting supplier diversification and reducing supply chain risk. Working closely with Supply Chain, Production, Technical, Quality, NPD, Finance and senior stakeholders. Helping build a more structured, proactive and commercially focused procurement function. This is not a role where everything is already perfectly polished. The business has strong foundations, but there is real opportunity to improve how procurement operates. What We're Looking For We're looking for an experienced procurement, purchasing or supply chain professional from a manufacturing environment. You'll need to be commercially sharp, practical and confident leading people. The business needs someone who can manage the detail, influence stakeholders and bring people with them through change. You'll likely bring: Manufacturing procurement, purchasing or supply chain experience. Previous experience managing or developing a small team. Supplier negotiation and supplier relationship management experience. Experience managing a broad supplier base. A track record of delivering cost savings and commercial improvements. Good Excel and ERP/MRP system capability. Strong stakeholder management skills. An understanding of supply chain risk and continuity planning. Experience in food, FMCG, pharmaceutical, nutraceuticals, vitamins, supplements, ingredients, packaging or another complex manufacturing environment would be especially relevant. Why Join? This is a strong opportunity for someone who wants ownership, influence and the chance to improve things. You'll be joining a growing manufacturing business with established capability, clear ambition and plenty of opportunity still to unlock. Procurement has an important role to play in that journey, from cost control and supplier performance through to risk management and better ways of working. For the right person, this is a chance to lead a team, raise standards and make a genuine impact in a business that is ready for stronger procurement leadership. If you're interested in learning more, we'd be happy to have a confidential conversation.

A well-established food manufacturing business is looking for an experienced Health & Safety Manager to take full ownership of H&S across multiple sites. This is a hands-on role for somebody who enjoys being visible on-site, improving standards, influencing people and driving a strong safety culture across the business. The company has 2 manufacturing sites alongside a large network of retail locations, so this role offers plenty of variety and autonomy. They need somebody confident enough to challenge where needed, work independently and take real responsibility for Health & Safety across the operation. This is not a junior advisor or admin-focused role. The Role: Managing Health & Safety across manufacturing and retail sites Carrying out audits, inspections and risk assessments Managing COSHH, PPE, manual handling and safe systems of work Investigating accidents, incidents and near misses Driving corrective actions and improving site standards Supporting managers and holding teams accountable for H&S Delivering Health & Safety training and improving awareness Leading H&S meetings and reporting on performance/trends Supporting compliance with all Health & Safety legislation Regular site visits across the region What They're Looking For: Previous Health & Safety experience within manufacturing NEBOSH Certificate essential Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation Someone hands-on, proactive and confident on-site Able to influence people and challenge where needed Experience carrying out audits, investigations and risk assessments Organised, self-motivated and able to work independently Full UK driving licence required The business is looking for somebody who wants to make a real impact rather than simply maintain the status quo. Monday-Friday role with flexibility around start and finish times. For more information, apply confidentially today. Email: (url removed) or Call: (phone number removed)

A rare chance to help build emerging drinks brands from the ground up, opening new customers, partnerships, events and routes to market. Business Development Manager - Emerging Drinks Brands This is a home/field-based role with UK customer travel. Customers are spread nationally, so there is flexibility on location, although a South West base may be helpful due to occasional HQ visibility and wider business activity in the region. Permanent 45,000- 55,000 + 10% bonus + 5,000 car allowance + benefits The Opportunity We're supporting a well-established UK drinks business with the appointment of a Business Development Manager to help accelerate growth across a portfolio of emerging and incubator brands. This is not a role where you are simply inheriting a mature account base and maintaining existing relationships. It is much more about getting into the market, spotting opportunities, opening doors and turning early-stage conversations into commercially valuable customer partnerships. You'll be working across a mix of new drinks brands, including moderation-led, spirits-led and event-friendly propositions, with the backing of a wider business that understands brand building, activation, distribution and commercial execution. The role would suit someone who enjoys autonomy, is energised by new business and can move confidently between customers, events, internal teams and commercial planning. Key Responsibilities Build and convert a strong new business pipeline across customers, outlets, events, festivals and partnerships. Identify where the brands are not currently visible and create practical routes to market. Lead customer conversations, proposals and commercial negotiations. Develop event, festival and experiential opportunities that improve visibility and drive value. Work closely with Marketing, Revenue Management, Operations and wider commercial teams to make plans commercially viable and deliverable. Keep forecasting, trade spend and customer activity well-managed behind the sale. What We're Looking For You'll need to be a natural new business developer - someone who enjoys creating momentum, chasing opportunities and building relationships from a standing start. Food, drink or FMCG experience would be very useful, but we are also open to people from broader consumer brand, event-led, hospitality, on-trade, experiential or challenger brand backgrounds if you can show strong commercial judgement and a genuine track record of opening doors. You'll likely bring: Proven sales or business development experience. Strong customer relationship-building skills. Resilience, energy and confidence in the market. Commercial awareness and negotiation ability. The discipline to manage forecasting, trade spend and internal follow-through. A proactive, open-minded approach to finding new growth opportunities. Why Join? This is a good opportunity for someone who wants more ownership, more variety and more influence than a traditional account management role can offer. You'll be close to the brands, close to the customers and close to the decisions. You'll have the chance to help shape where emerging drinks brands show up, how they are activated and how they scale. It offers the pace and creativity of challenger brand work, but with the support, infrastructure and credibility of a larger established drinks business behind it. If you're interested in learning more, we'd be happy to have a confidential conversation.

A hands-on in-house recruitment role for someone who enjoys managing vacancies properly, working closely with hiring managers and keeping recruitment processes moving from start to finish. Internal Recruiter Cambridgeshire Hybrid working 38,000- 40,000 + bonus + benefits Permanent The Opportunity We're recruiting for an Internal Recruiter to join an established organisation with a busy and varied recruitment function. This is a broad in-house recruitment role focused on managing vacancies across different functions, from briefing through to offer. You'll work closely with hiring managers, support direct sourcing, manage candidate communication and help keep recruitment processes clear, consistent and well organised. It would suit someone already working in internal recruitment, or an agency recruiter looking to move into an in-house role with more ownership, stakeholder contact and variety. Key Responsibilities You'll take ownership of recruitment activity across a range of roles. Key areas of focus will include: Taking vacancy briefings and agreeing clear recruitment plans Sourcing and engaging candidates directly through LinkedIn, CV databases and professional networks Screening candidates and making clear shortlist recommendations Coordinating interviews and keeping candidates and hiring managers updated Supporting offers, candidate communication and onboarding activity Building strong relationships with hiring managers, including senior stakeholders Maintaining recruitment records and supporting KPI reporting where required What We're Looking For We're looking for someone with strong recruitment experience who can manage multiple vacancies and build trust with hiring managers. You'll need: Recruitment experience from either an internal role or agency background Confidence managing recruitment processes end to end Strong candidate sourcing and engagement skills Good stakeholder management, particularly with senior managers The ability to organise your own workload and keep processes moving Confidence handling the practical admin that sits around good recruitment delivery You do not need to come from a specific sector. What matters most is that you understand recruitment, candidate management and how to work effectively with hiring managers. Why Join? This is a good opportunity for someone who wants a proper in-house recruitment role with variety, ownership and regular stakeholder contact. You'll be joining an established organisation where recruitment is visible and important, with the chance to support a broad range of roles and help deliver a clear, consistent and professional recruitment process. The role offers a competitive salary, bonus opportunity, hybrid working and a good level of day-to-day ownership. If you're interested in learning more, we'd be happy to have an initial conversation.

A visible, hands-on HR Advisor role for someone who enjoys being close to operations and trusted by managers when people issues need practical support. HR Advisor We're supporting a well-established FMCG business with the appointment of an HR Advisor to support a busy operational site. This is a broad generalist role where you'll be the first point of contact for HR advice on site, working closely with operational managers, site leadership and the wider HR team. It would suit someone who enjoys being visible, approachable and credible in a manufacturing environment and someone who can balance employee support with clear guidance to managers. Merseyside Full-time, site-based 35,000 - 42,000 Key Responsibilities You'll provide practical HR support across the full employee lifecycle, with a particular focus on: Advising and coaching managers through ER cases including absence, performance, disciplinary and grievance matters Supporting complex case management with accurate notes, letters, documentation and follow-up Building strong relationships with operational managers and site stakeholders Supporting engagement activity, employee communications, forums and wellbeing initiatives Helping managers apply HR policies consistently and appropriately Supporting recruitment, onboarding, employee changes, HR systems and employee records Contributing to site projects, audits, ethical compliance and wider people-plan activity What We're Looking For We're looking for an HR generalist who is confident operating in a fast-paced, onsite environment. You'll ideally bring: Experience in HR within FMCG, food manufacturing, manufacturing or another operational environment Strong ER case management experience, including more complex employee relations matters Good knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice Confidence working with operational management teams and challenging where needed Strong stakeholder engagement skills and a practical, solutions-focused approach CIPD Level 5 or 7, or relevant experience You don't need to be the finished article, but you do need to be comfortable working at pace, managing detail properly and building trust with people across the site. Why Join? This is a good opportunity for an HR Advisor who wants to be genuinely involved in the operation rather than sitting at arm's length. You'll be joining a manufacturing environment where HR has real day-to-day influence, supporting managers, helping resolve people issues, driving engagement and contributing to how the site operates. For someone who enjoys a mix of ER, stakeholder management, operational support and generalist HR, this offers a broad and credible next move. If you're interested in learning more, we'd be happy to have a confidential conversation.

Learning & Development coordinator Are you an experienced L&D professional who can take ownership of learning activity from initial request through to delivery? This is a varied, hands-on opportunity for someone who is organised, practical and confident supporting training activity across a busy environment. Location: Northamptonshire Salary: Competitive Contract: Fixed-term contract Working pattern: Hybrid The Role You will support the coordination and delivery of learning and development activity across the business, including: Managing training requests, bookings and learner queries Setting up and maintaining courses within the LMS Supporting managers and stakeholders with day-to-day training requirements Monitoring participation, completion and learner feedback Maintaining accurate training records and supporting basic reporting Managing multiple priorities and stakeholder requirements About You You will ideally have: Previous experience within learning and development or training Hands-on experience using or administering an LMS Confidence facilitating learning sessions Confident stakeholder-management and communication skills The ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment A practical, collaborative and learner-focused approach Experience within a fast-paced environment or a relevant learning qualification would be advantageous. If you're interested in learning more, then please apply with an up-to-date CV, or get in touch for a confidential chat.

National Account Manager Location: Hybrid Salary: 55,000 - 58,000 + Bonus & Car Allowance Are you looking to take the next step in your commercial career? If you have experience working within FMCG and alongside UK grocery retailers , this is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading chilled FMCG business with a strong presence across the UK. The Role We're looking for a commercially minded National Account Manager to manage a portfolio of key retail customers, driving sales growth, profitability and long-term partnerships across both branded and own-label products. Working closely with teams across Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance and Category, you'll help deliver customer plans, identify new commercial opportunities and support the continued growth of the business. Key Responsibilities Build and develop strong relationships with key retail customers. Deliver sales, volume and profit targets across your customer portfolio. Develop and implement Joint Business Plans (JBPs) to drive sustainable growth. Plan and execute promotional activity with retail customers. Coordinate New Product Development (NPD) and product launches. Produce accurate sales forecasts and manage account budgets. Analyse performance and identify commercial opportunities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure excellent customer delivery. Drive distribution, market share and profitability. About You You'll have: Experience working within an FMCG environment. Experience working with UK grocery retailers. Strong commercial awareness and the ability to build lasting customer relationships. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Good analytical skills, with experience using data to support commercial decisions. A proactive, organised and results driven approach. What's on Offer? Salary of 55,000 - 58,000 . Annual bonus. Car allowance. Hybrid working. The opportunity to join a well-established, market leading chilled FMCG business. A collaborative culture with excellent career development opportunities. If you're looking to develop your commercial career with a leading business in the chilled FMCG sector, we'd love to hear from you.

A commercial fresh produce role for someone who understands the pace of fruit trading, supplier relationships and wholesale-led decision-making. Senior Commercial Procurement Manager - Fresh Produce A major fresh produce business is looking for a Senior Commercial Procurement Manager to join its commercial procurement team. This is not a corporate procurement role. It is a hands-on, market-facing position where supply, price, quality, availability and customer demand all need to be balanced quickly and commercially. The role sits close to the wholesale and trading side of the business, so it will suit someone who enjoys the pace of fresh produce, understands daily market movement, and is comfortable working in an early-start, commercially driven environment. London Hybrid working: 2 days on-site 70,000 - 85,000 DOE + 5,250 car allowance + 15% bonus + benefits The Opportunity This is a key role within a large fresh produce operation, focused on securing the right supply, at the right quality and price, while supporting margin, availability and customer service. You'll work closely with suppliers, growers, traders, commercial teams, technical, logistics and operations, making sure supply programmes are commercially sound and responsive to market conditions. It would suit someone from a fresh produce background who has worked across procurement, trading, sales, supply programmes or commercial management - particularly within fruit, imports, wholesale, foodservice or retail supply. Key Responsibilities Manage supplier and grower relationships across fresh produce categories. Negotiate pricing, supply, claims and commercial terms. Support daily and seasonal trading decisions around availability, quality, margin and customer demand. Work closely with sales, trading, technical, logistics and operations teams. Monitor market movement, supply risk, crop conditions and pricing pressure. Help shape supply programmes that balance service, quality and profitability. Build strong, practical relationships with suppliers, growers and internal stakeholders. What We're Looking For You'll need strong fresh produce experience, ideally with fruit categories such as grapes, citrus, berries, stone fruit, melons, tropical fruit or exotics. The business is open to different routes into the role, but your background is likely to include one or more of the following: Fresh produce trading Sales and procurement Commercial procurement Fruit buying Wholesale or foodservice produce Supplier-side commercial management Retail-facing fresh produce supply You do not need to come from a traditional procurement structure. What matters is that you understand fresh produce, can negotiate commercially, manage supplier relationships, react to market movement and make good decisions under pressure. You'll be commercially sharp, practical, confident with suppliers and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment where no two days are the same. Why Join? This is a strong opportunity to join a major fresh produce business in a visible commercial role, with real influence over supply, margin, availability and customer service. You'll be close to the action, working in a business where market knowledge, supplier relationships and sound judgement really matter.

A strong opportunity for an ambitious indirect procurement professional to build broader category buying experience with a leading manufacturing business. Category Buyer - Indirect Procurement Northamptonshire Hybrid working - 3 days in the office, usually Tuesday to Thursday Permanent 42,000- 48,000 + bonus + double pension + benefits The Opportunity This is a great opportunity to join a leading manufacturing business in a Category Buyer role focused on indirect procurement. The business is strengthening its procurement function and investing in capability at Buyer level. This creates a strong opportunity for someone who wants more ownership, better category exposure and a route towards broader Category Management. You'll support sourcing activity across defined indirect spend areas, working closely with procurement colleagues, internal stakeholders and suppliers. The role will involve RFx activity, supplier engagement, simple to medium-complexity agreements, performance reporting, commercial analysis and day-to-day sourcing follow-through. Category scope can be shaped around experience, with particular interest in areas such as marketing, brand, HR, professional services or IT. Key Responsibilities You'll be involved in: Running RFx events and tenders aligned to category sourcing plans Managing supplier communication, bid activity, clarifications and timelines Supporting category plans with data, insight and practical commercial follow-through Drafting, reviewing and negotiating simple to medium-complexity commercial agreements Tracking supplier performance, savings, compliance, risk and improvement activity Working with stakeholders to understand requirements and challenge assumptions constructively Maintaining supplier, pricing, contract and procurement documentation What We're Looking For This role would suit someone with procurement, sourcing or commercial operations experience who is ready to build broader category buying capability. Indirect procurement experience would be highly relevant, particularly across marketing, brand, HR, professional services or IT. FMCG, consumer goods, manufacturing or another fast-paced commercial environment would be useful, but the client is open-minded on sector background. You'll need to be organised, analytical, commercially aware and confident working with stakeholders and suppliers. Why Join? This is a development-focused opportunity within a recognised manufacturing environment. You'll get the chance to build sourcing capability, strengthen supplier management experience, work with a broad stakeholder base and contribute to a procurement function that is becoming more data-led, digitally enabled and commercially influential. The package includes a salary of 42,000- 48,000, bonus opportunity and a strong wider benefits package. If you're interested in learning more, we'd be happy to have a confidential conversation.

A strong opportunity for an ambitious direct procurement professional to build category buying experience with a leading UK food manufacturer. Category Buyer - Ingredients / Raw Materials Northamptonshire Hybrid working - 3 days in the office, usually Tuesday to Thursday Permanent 42,000- 48,000 + bonus + double pension + benefits The Opportunity This is a great opportunity to join a leading UK food manufacturer in a Category Buyer role focused on ingredients and raw materials. The business is strengthening its procurement function and investing in capability at Buyer level, creating a strong development opportunity for someone who wants to build broader category management experience. You'll support sourcing activity across defined ingredient spend areas, working closely with senior procurement colleagues, suppliers and internal stakeholders. The role will involve RFx activity, supplier engagement, contract support, data analysis, reporting and commercial follow-through. The category scope can be shaped around experience, but could include areas such as sugar, chocolate, cocoa, premixes, additives or flavourings. Key Responsibilities You'll be involved in: Running RFx events and tenders in line with category sourcing plans Managing supplier communication, bid processes, clarifications and timelines Supporting category plans through analysis, reporting and commercial insight Drafting, reviewing and negotiating simple to medium-complexity commercial agreements Tracking supplier performance, savings, risk, compliance and improvement activity Working with stakeholders to understand requirements and challenge assumptions with data Maintaining accurate supplier, contract, pricing and procurement records What We're Looking For This role would suit someone with procurement, sourcing or commercial operations experience who is ready to step into a broader category buying role. You'll need to be organised, analytical and confident working with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Experience in FMCG, food manufacturing or another fast-paced environment would be useful, but the key requirement is strong sourcing discipline, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Direct procurement, raw materials or ingredients experience would be particularly relevant. Why Join? This is a strong development role for someone who wants more category exposure, not just a narrow buying position. You'll be joining a recognised food manufacturing environment with investment in procurement capability, digital tools, analytics and supplier management. There is scope to build technical procurement skills, develop commercial confidence and progress towards broader category management responsibility. The package includes a salary of 42,000- 48,000, bonus opportunity and a strong wider benefits package. If you're interested in learning more, we'd be happy to have a confidential conversation.

A rare opportunity to take full commercial ownership of a fresh produce category within a major UK grocery retail environment. Trading Manager - Fruit / Fresh Produce Yorkshire area Permanent Hybrid/onsite pattern: on-site four days per week Package: c. 55,000- 65,000 depending on experience + 5.7k cash allowance + bonus + benefits The Opportunity We're supporting a major UK grocery retailer with multiple Trading Manager vacancies across fresh fruit / produce categories. These are broad category ownership roles, covering the retail proposition, procurement strategy, supplier base, commercial performance and seasonal trading across key produce areas. You will be responsible for how your category performs commercially, how it is positioned for customers, how suppliers are selected and managed, and how seasonal movement, availability, quality, margin and price competitiveness are balanced. The core roles sit across fresh fruit categories, with scope varying by category area. One role may also include retail-side responsibility for a related seasonal grocery category, working closely with a separate specialist procurement team. This is a fast-paced, commercial role where decisions matter quickly. You will work closely with retail, procurement, supplier and grower-facing teams to keep the customer proposition and supply strategy joined up. Key Responsibilities Own the commercial performance of a fresh produce category, balancing sales, margin, availability, value and customer quality. Build and deliver category plans across range, pricing, promotions, supplier base and seasonal trading. Shape the procurement approach and supplier strategy for your core produce category. Manage seasonal plans, crop transitions, commodity movement and supply risk. Work closely with internal teams, suppliers and growers to make joined-up trading decisions. Use sales, margin, SKU and supplier data to identify opportunities and improve category performance. What We're Looking For You'll need a strong commercial background in fresh produce, fresh food, grocery trading, buying, procurement or fast-moving short-shelf-life categories. Fresh produce experience would be ideal, but the client is open to people coming from either the supplier side or retail side. You do not need to have done both from day one if you have the commercial judgement, pace and curiosity to learn the missing side. This could suit someone with experience as a Trading Manager, Buying Manager, Category Buyer, Commercial Manager, Procurement Manager, Senior Buyer, Produce Buyer or supplier-side Commercial Manager. You're likely to do well here if you enjoy pace, numbers, supplier conversations, seasonal complexity and taking ownership of commercial decisions. Why Join? This is a strong opportunity for someone who wants more than a narrow buying or procurement role. You'll have real ownership of a visible fresh produce category, with direct influence over retail performance, supplier strategy, customer value and seasonal execution. The role also offers meaningful exposure to growers, suppliers and international sourcing markets, with overseas travel expected around four to six times per year depending on category. The package includes salary, bonus, cash allowance and a strong wider benefits offering. If you're interested in learning more, we'd be happy to have a confidential conversation.

We're partnering with a leading food manufacturer to recruit an ambitious Compliance Coordinator who will play a pivotal role in maintaining exceptional food safety, quality, and compliance standards across a fast-paced manufacturing site. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on continuous improvement, enjoys problem-solving, and wants to make a tangible impact by ensuring the business consistently exceeds customer, retailer, and regulatory expectations. Compliance Coordinator Sherburn in Elmet Permanent Mon - Fri 33,000 - 36,000 D.O.E What You'll Be Doing: Lead the site's internal audit programme, ensuring full compliance with BRCGS, retailer Codes of Practice, food safety legislation, and customer requirements Investigate non-conformances, identify root causes, and implement robust corrective and preventative actions to drive a culture of continuous improvement Manage site compliance systems, including iAuditor, producing insightful KPI reports, trend analysis, and compliance data to support business performance Support customer, retailer, and third-party audits, ensuring the site remains audit-ready and consistently delivers outstanding audit results Collaborate with Production, Engineering, QA, and Technical teams to improve factory standards, food safety, and operational compliance Assist with customer complaint investigations, validation activities, and site improvement projects to enhance product quality and consumer confidence Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external laboratories, certification bodies, and auditors to ensure effective communication and compliance delivery Monitor changes in legislation, retailer expectations, and industry best practice, helping to strengthen site governance and technical standards What We're Looking For: Experience within a Compliance, QA, Technical, or Internal Audit role in food manufacturing, beverages, or FMCG Strong knowledge of BRCGS, HACCP, retailer standards, food safety legislation, and quality management systems Proven experience conducting internal audits, managing non-conformances, and driving corrective actions through root cause analysis Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills, with confidence presenting KPI data and influencing stakeholders across the business HACCP Level 3 qualified, with Internal Auditor certification or qualification considered a distinct advantage If you're passionate about food safety, compliance, and continuous improvement, and want to play a key role in maintaining world-class manufacturing standards, this is the perfect opportunity to take the next step in your technical career

Packaging Technologist Coventry 35,000 - 38,000 Permanent Mon - Fri Duties of the role include: Lead packaging development projects end-to-end, collaborating with design agencies to deliver best-in-class artwork, reprographics, and print quality Drive continuous improvement in printing processes, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and brand excellence across all SKUs Manage artwork briefs, cutter guides, and packaging specifications, while coordinating seamless redesigns and film changeovers Partner with NPD teams to bring new products to market, supporting trials, transit testing, and on-site implementation Act as the go-to technical expert for packaging on-site, troubleshooting issues and supporting QA and operations teams Analyse packaging performance to enhance line efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product protection and shelf appeal Ensure all packaging meets regulatory, legal, and technical compliance, with accurate digital specification management Deliver cost optimisation and sustainability initiatives, including material rationalisation and supplier-driven innovation What We're Looking For Experience in a packaging technologist or packaging development role within FMCG or manufacturing Strong knowledge of packaging materials, print processes, and reprographics Proven ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders in a fast-moving environment Commercial awareness with experience delivering cost-saving or efficiency improvement initiatives Excellent communication skills with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset Own transport Full UK working rights. No sponsorship or visas available If you believe you have the skills and personality to fit these requirements please either apply via this advert or call Henderson Brown on (phone number removed) for more information.

QA Manager Sherburn in Elmet 38,000 - 43,000 Permanent Mon - Fri We're partnering with a dynamic food manufacturing business seeking a QA Manager to lead from the front in delivering exceptional quality and food safety standards. This is a high-visibility role at the heart of site operations-perfect for a proactive leader who thrives in fast-paced, audit-driven environments. Duties of the QA Manager include: Lead all day-to-day quality and food safety activities, embedding best practice across GMP, GHP, hygiene, and environmental monitoring Own non-conformance management processes, driving root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement Investigate customer complaints, quality incidents, and foreign body issues, ensuring robust resolution and prevention strategies Inspire and develop the Quality team and wider site, building a strong culture of accountability and "right first time" delivery Prepare for and lead internal and external audits, ensuring the site remains audit-ready and consistently exceeds expectations Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Hygiene, Warehouse, and NPD to champion quality across the entire operation Monitor cleaning standards and schedules, ensuring compliance and effective validation of hygiene processes Deliver KPI performance, support site projects, and drive cost-saving and quality improvement initiatives What we're Looking For Minimum Level 3 Food Hygiene & HACCP with solid experience in food manufacturing quality management Strong understanding of UK retailer standards (e.g. Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's) and customer-facing audit environments Proven leadership ability with experience coaching and developing high-performing teams Analytical and solutions-focused mindset, with strong problem-solving and root cause investigation skills Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels Own transport Full UK working rights. No sponsorship or visas available If you believe you have the skills and personality to fit these requirements please either apply via this advert or call Henderson Brown on (phone number removed) for more information.

Lead Material Planner (Packaging) Location: Northampton (Hybrid, 3 days onsite) Salary: Up to 42,000 + 5% bonus The Opportunity We're supporting a leading FMCG business to recruit a Lead Material Planner (Packaging) into a newly created role, driven by increased complexity, NPD activity, and multi-site operations. This is a hands-on leadership position where you'll take ownership of packaging material supply while managing a small team of planners across multiple sites. You'll play a key role in ensuring service levels are maintained, supply risks are managed, and packaging availability supports both production and customer demand. Sitting at the centre of procurement, planning, technical and operations, this role offers strong visibility and the opportunity to influence how packaging supply is managed across the business. Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate a multi-site team of Material Planners (3 direct reports) Own packaging availability and service level performance across all sites Manage packaging call-offs aligned to production plans and supplier lead times Act as the escalation point for supply issues, driving resolution and continuous improvement Monitor inventory levels and proactively manage risks (shortages, delays, overstock) Communicate delivery schedules across warehouse, planning, and operations teams Maintain accurate data across ERP/MRP systems, including forecasts, pricing, and supplier information Support new product launches, artwork changes, and supply readiness Build strong supplier relationships and ensure consistent delivery performance Lead service reviews, KPI tracking, and cross-functional supply meetings What We're Looking For Strong experience within material planning, supply chain, or FMCG environments Experience managing or coordinating others within a planning or operational setting Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders and suppliers Strong organisational skills and ability to manage complexity across multiple SKUs High attention to detail with a proactive, problem-solving mindset Strong Excel and ERP/MRP systems capability Experience within packaging, food manufacturing, or multi-site environments would be advantageous. Additional Information Hybrid working (3 days onsite, 2 days from home) Flexible start times (between 8am-9am) Core hours typically between 10am-4pm Collaborative and supportive team environment Opportunity to develop into broader supply chain or procurement roles Why Join? This is a great opportunity to step into a management role within a growing FMCG business. You'll gain exposure across multiple sites, manage a team, and play a key role in ensuring packaging supply supports production and business growth. If you're an experienced planner looking for more ownership, leadership responsibility, and the chance to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you

Packaging Technologist Coventry 35,000 - 38,000 Permanent Mon - Fri Duties of the role include: Lead packaging development projects end-to-end, collaborating with design agencies to deliver best-in-class artwork, reprographics, and print quality Drive continuous improvement in printing processes, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and brand excellence across all SKUs Manage artwork briefs, cutter guides, and packaging specifications, while coordinating seamless redesigns and film changeovers Partner with NPD teams to bring new products to market, supporting trials, transit testing, and on-site implementation Act as the go-to technical expert for packaging on-site, troubleshooting issues and supporting QA and operations teams Analyse packaging performance to enhance line efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product protection and shelf appeal Ensure all packaging meets regulatory, legal, and technical compliance, with accurate digital specification management Deliver cost optimisation and sustainability initiatives, including material rationalisation and supplier-driven innovation What We're Looking For Experience in a packaging technologist or packaging development role within FMCG or manufacturing Strong knowledge of packaging materials, print processes, and reprographics Proven ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders in a fast-moving environment Commercial awareness with experience delivering cost-saving or efficiency improvement initiatives Excellent communication skills with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset Own transport Full UK working rights. No sponsorship or visas available If you believe you have the skills and personality to fit these requirements please either apply via this advert or call Henderson Brown on (phone number removed) for more information.

Lead Material Planner (Packaging) Location: Northampton (Hybrid, 3 days onsite) Salary: Up to 42,000 + 5% bonus The Opportunity We're supporting a leading FMCG business to recruit a Lead Material Planner (Packaging) into a newly created role, driven by increased complexity, NPD activity, and multi-site operations. This is a hands-on leadership position where you'll take ownership of packaging material supply while managing a small team of planners across multiple sites. You'll play a key role in ensuring service levels are maintained, supply risks are managed, and packaging availability supports both production and customer demand. Sitting at the centre of procurement, planning, technical and operations, this role offers strong visibility and the opportunity to influence how packaging supply is managed across the business. Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate a multi-site team of Material Planners (3 direct reports) Own packaging availability and service level performance across all sites Manage packaging call-offs aligned to production plans and supplier lead times Act as the escalation point for supply issues, driving resolution and continuous improvement Monitor inventory levels and proactively manage risks (shortages, delays, overstock) Communicate delivery schedules across warehouse, planning, and operations teams Maintain accurate data across ERP/MRP systems, including forecasts, pricing, and supplier information Support new product launches, artwork changes, and supply readiness Build strong supplier relationships and ensure consistent delivery performance Lead service reviews, KPI tracking, and cross-functional supply meetings What We're Looking For Strong experience within material planning, supply chain, or FMCG environments Experience managing or coordinating others within a planning or operational setting Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders and suppliers Strong organisational skills and ability to manage complexity across multiple SKUs High attention to detail with a proactive, problem-solving mindset Strong Excel and ERP/MRP systems capability Experience within packaging, food manufacturing, or multi-site environments would be advantageous. Additional Information Hybrid working (3 days onsite, 2 days from home) Flexible start times (between 8am-9am) Core hours typically between 10am-4pm Collaborative and supportive team environment Opportunity to develop into broader supply chain or procurement roles Why Join? This is a great opportunity to step into a management role within a growing FMCG business. You'll gain exposure across multiple sites, manage a team, and play a key role in ensuring packaging supply supports production and business growth. If you're an experienced planner looking for more ownership, leadership responsibility, and the chance to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you