Senior Specification Technologist

• Extensive working knowledge of Food Law including, allergen management, legal food & drink labelling requirements and experience of future horizon scanning; to detect potential Food Law changes.
• Support the Senior Technical Manager- Supplier & Product to ensure the effective implementation of the Food Safety and Quality Management Policy.
• Working closely with Food Buying, to ensure new products and concessions launch on time in safe and legal manner
• Champion accurate completion of Foodhalls & Resturants product specifications sold in Selfridges prior to launch, in-line with Selfridges policies, procedures and ethical trading requirements.
• Manage the on-going review and development of supplier assurance and product specification procedures.
• To liase with suppliers, Buyers and Restaurants Operations to resolve queries with product specifications.
• To maintain an effective communication process by leading Concept to Launch meetings with Food B&M and maintaining effective communication of specification approval statistics.
• To ensure the specification system is effectively managed so correct product information is transferred to other departments across the business including Online and Copy teams, Ticketing Teams and Food B&M team.
• Support the Food Safety team with conducting Foodhalls hygiene inspections to schedule, delivery of training material and briefing notes and supplier-facing food complaint investigations.
• Support the building of a sustainable and circular future by ensuring a robust supplier assurance and product approval process to deliver compliant, yet innovative ranges.

• Organised. You can plan and prioritise different tasks with a methodical approach and keen attention to detail.
• Sound understanding of food labelling legislation and associated Regulations.
• Sound knowledge in allergen awareness and food composition.
• A great communicator, both verbal and written. You have sound communication skills and strong relationship building skills with stakeholders and able to work in a team.
• A project manager who can deliver to tight deadlines, in an ever-changing environment.
• You are analytical and results driven, able to use data to problem solve.
• You can adapt to change and can be flexible in the way you work.
• A member of Industry working groups (e.g. IFST, FDF, FSA, Campden BRI)
• A Degree in Food Science, Environmental Health or related discipline
• The holder of a Level 2 HACCP qualification (minimum)
• An example of our values, a trusted and respected colleague

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