Technical Manager - Pet Food

Tesco UK • Welwyn Garden City • Hybrid • Full-Time • Permanent • Working hours 36 • Apply by 03-Jul-2026

We are on the lookout for a Quality Technical Manager to join our Pet Food team here at Tesco. As the guardian of our stringent quality & safety policies and standard, you will ensure our products are safe, legal and responsibly sourced, through proactive management of our suppliers and supply chains.

The role will sit within our Tesco Non Food Team and will manage all own label pet food.

What is in it for you
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• Annual bonus scheme of up to 20% of base salary.
• Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays).
• Private medical insurance.
• 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (12 months service required at the qualifying date) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, we also offer 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave.
• Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, free access to a range of experts to support your mental wellbeing.
• This information is a shortened summary, refer to our policies for full details.

You will be responsible for

• Risk assessing my products to be safe, legal, responsibly sourced and meet the Tesco rules & policies.
• Managing and delivering the technical aspects of the product development critical path.
• Managing the delivery of our responsible sourcing agenda across my supply base.
• Managing my products to always be great quality through on-going monitoring and improvements.
• Managing risk in our supply chains, from source, ingredients and raw materials, processing, manufacturing and Tesco routes to market. (safety, business & reputational risks).
• Playing an active role in the supplier strategy for my area, ensuring we use the best suppliers & sources.
• Driving & developing supplier capability through collaborative engagement, setting clear goals and measuring progress.
• I challenge myself to learn new skills and keep abreast of the latest thinking in my industry to help drive innovation.
• Developing and coaching any direct reports and supporting them to be their best.
• Following our Business Code of Conduct, acting with integrity and due diligence. I speak up if something isn't right.

You will need

• Strong stakeholder and supplier management skills, with clear influencing, communication, and presentation abilities.
• Proven experience in the food industry, supported by relevant qualifications or equivalent practical experience.
• Effective project management capabilities, including critical path planning and delivery.
• Solid understanding of product requirements to ensure safe, legal, and responsibly sourced outputs.
• End-to-end supply chain knowledge, including managing complex supply chains and manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to inform decision-making and manage risk.
• Proficient in IT systems, with a high level of attention to detail.
• Experience in people management, where applicable.

About us
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At Tesco, we champion a balance that lets you thrive both in and out of work. Spend 60% of your week collaborating with colleagues at our office locations or local sites and the rest remotely. Whether you're just kicking off your career, juggling passions, or navigating big life events, we're here to support you. We always welcome a conversation about flexible working, so talk to us throughout your application about how we can support.

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