Global Head of Food Safety

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This organisation is a custodian of well-known international brands and is committed to maintaining the highest standards in product quality, ingredients, and talent. The successful candidate will thrive in a purpose-driven, fast-paced environment that values agility, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. This is a senior leadership role offering global scope, strategic influence, and the opportunity to make a significant impact. The Global Head of Food Safety & Defence is accountable for protecting consumers and global brands by leading the design, governance, and execution of food safety and food defence programmes worldwide. This role ensures that products are developed, manufactured, and distributed safely, consistently, and in full compliance with regulatory and customer expectations. It also provides strategic leadership in preventing, detecting, and responding to intentional threats such as adulteration, tampering, and extortion. The position serves as the organisation's leading subject matter expert in food safety science, including microbiology, toxicology, contaminants, allergens, hygiene, and food defence. Key Responsibilities Global Strategy & Governance Define and lead the global food safety and defence strategy aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements Establish policies, standards, and performance metrics across food safety, hygiene, allergen control, traceability, and defence Lead governance forums and represent food safety at executive level Embed food safety and defence considerations into innovation, supply chain, procurement, and operations Food Safety Systems & Compliance Oversee implementation of global food safety systems (HACCP, environmental monitoring, sanitation, GMP, allergen management) Ensure compliance with global standards (e.g., BRCGS, FSSC 22000, ISO 22000) and customer requirements Lead global audit programmes and oversee regional quality teams Develop risk frameworks for high-risk ingredients (e.g., cocoa, dairy, nuts, flavourings) Food Defence & Product Security Lead vulnerability assessments (TACCP/VACCP) and mitigation strategies Collaborate with Security, Procurement, and Supply Chain to protect assets and processes Ensure product integrity across all logistics and third-party partners Incident Management & Crisis Response Act as global technical lead for food safety and defence incidents, including contamination, allergen breaches, microbiological events, and malicious threats Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions Partner with Legal, Communications, Security, and Regulatory teams during crises Scientific Leadership & Innovation Provide expertise in microbiology, toxicology, allergens, and emerging food safety risks Advise R&D and Operations on hygienic design, processing, and new technologies Lead horizon scanning for emerging risks (e.g., fraud, climate impacts, cyber-physical threats) Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs on assessing and mitigating regulatory changes Talent, Training & Culture Build and lead a high-performing global food safety and defence function Develop training frameworks and certification programmes (including TACCP/VACCP) Foster a strong, proactive food safety culture across all levels of the organisation External Engagement Represent the organisation at global forums, regulatory bodies, and industry groups Build partnerships with academic institutions and external experts Benchmark and implement industry best practices Candidate Profile Education Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Public Health, or related field Advanced qualifications (e.g., PhD or MBA) desirable Formal training in HACCP, TACCP/VACCP, and relevant regulatory frameworks Experience Extensive experience in food safety, quality, and risk management within FMCG or large-scale food manufacturing Proven leadership of global or multi-regional teams Strong experience managing complex supply chains and high-risk ingredients Demonstrated success handling major food safety or product security incidents Experience in confectionery, chocolate, or bakery sectors advantageous Technical Expertise Deep knowledge of HACCP/HARPC, GMP, GFSI standards, and global regulations Strong grounding in microbiology, toxicology, allergens, and hygienic design Expertise in food defence methodologies and risk assessment tools Familiarity with digital food safety systems, traceability, and data analytics Key Competencies Strategic leadership and global influence Strong risk assessment and decision-making capability Effective crisis management under pressure Cross-functional collaboration across technical and non-technical teams High level of scientific credibility and innovation mindset Cultural agility in global environments Clear and impactful communication of complex topics Rewards & Benefits Competitive benefits package including pension, life assurance, and health plans Generous annual leave and flexible benefits Wellbeing and employee assistance programmes Access to training and development opportunities Additional perks such as volunteering days and lifestyle schemes In Short Industry HR & Recruitment Founded 2020 Location UK Company size 0 - 49 About The Company develop is a leading contributor to the software engineering
community for the UK, Germany and the US. We are an award-winning
recruitment business made up of 10 brands: develop .NET, develop Java,
develop Python, develop JavaScript, develop Change, develop Technology,
develop Product & Design, develop PHP, develop Embedded and develop
DevOps. We partner with the world’s most innovative
businesses offering product-based solutions for both permanent and
contract recruitment objectives. Our Story When we launched develop we wanted to positively disrupt the
recruitment industry, and change peoples perceptions of the typical
recruitment agency. Launching in 2020, coming out of a pandemic
people questioned our decision, but we let our success speak for
ourselves. We’ve grown from four brands in one country, to 10 brands
spanning three countries, with offices in London and Miami. We do
things differently, and we’re changing the way people see recruiters. We
learn to code, so when you speak to us we can understand your tech
requirements in more detail as well as relaying this to tech talent more
concisely. Our Unique Culture At develop, our team is who we are, and without them we
wouldn't be where we are. By working together with our clients,
candidates and employees we deliver the best recruitment solutions for
you and your needs. We deliver a collaborative and tailored recruitment
approach. We’re Great Place to Work Certified, and Great
Workplace for Women Accredited. But why? Our DNA is who we are, and we
don't accept anything less: Unwavering accountability Uncompromisable standards We are human We're commitment to constant learning We're commitment to constant learning At develop we have a culture of constant learning. Everyone
in the business has dedicated time each week to upskill and develop. All
Consultants learn to code in their specialist programming language, and
all Sales Support team members upskill and train in their chosen
profession. We also have dedicated learning and development for
our sales team. We run weekly sessions for Consultants to enhance their
skills as a Recruiter or for them to learn soft skills for when they
want to progress into a Sales Leader via our Future Leaders program. Diversity develop is committed to diversity, and we have a dedicated
team to DEI. We are a place and a partner for everyone. We will take
every step we can to ensure an equal, diverse and inclusive environment
for anyone that we encounter. We regularly update policies to fit
the needs of our team, as well as implementing forward thinking
processes such as providing free sanitary products, peri-menopause and
menopause leave, menstruation support, as well as offering enhanced
family planning policies to all employees. All our Consultants
receive diversity and inclusion training which allows us to present our
clients with a diverse range of candidates free from bias and
discrimination. We’ve created a playbook to help and support our clients
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