Head of Technical Produce & Horticulture
Tesco UK
- Welwyn Garden City
- Hybrid
- Full-Time
- Permanent
- Working hours 36
- Apply by 11-Sep-2026
About the role
We are on the look out for a Head of Technical Produce and Horticulture to join our Quality team here at Tesco. You will lead the strategic delivery of safe, legal, responsibly sourced, quality products in the category, always focusing on delivering for our customers and living our values and leading your team by example.
What is in it for you
We’re all about the little helps. That’s why we make sure our Tesco colleague benefits package takes care of you - both in and out of work. Click Here to find out more!
- Annual bonus scheme of up to 45% of base salary
- Car Cash Allowance
- Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank Holidays)
- Private medical insurance
- Retirement savings plan (6-10% contribution, Tesco contributes 1.5x)
- 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, plus 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave
The above information is a shortened summary, refer to our policies for full details
You will be responsible for
- Leading my team to risk assess products, processes and suppliers to be safe, legal, ethical and meet relevant Tesco policy and audit requirements and customer expectations.
- Developing the Technical and Quality strategy for my area to ensure delivery against our strategic drivers including health and responsible sourcing, whilst being guardian of brand integrity.
- Driving the supplier strategy in my category from a quality and technical point of view.
- Minimising risk and cost throughout the supply chain and product range, and overseeing sign off of products.
- Leading the review of quality feedback across my area, resolving risks to the brand and improving our customer offer.
- Driving innovation and improvements in quality by standing over the product development process where applicable.
- Managing incident and enforcement challenges in my area when escalated.
- Being the point of escalation for risks identified through our supply chains or processes.
- Contributing to and/or managing change programmes in my category.
- Ensuring that my team and I maintain great relationships with our suppliers and external stakeholders.
- Forecasting and managing my budgets effectively, always being cost conscious.
- Developing, coaching and leading a high performing team, giving them the opportunities to be their best.
- Following our Business Code of Conduct and always acting with integrity and due diligence.
You will need
- Supplier and stakeholder management, with strong influencing, communication and presentation skills.
- Relevant experience and/or qualifications in a related field.
- Product area knowledge and experience delivering safe, legal, quality and responsibly sourced products.
- People management and team leadership.
- Risk assessment, risk management and incident management.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and technical standards.
- Change, project and programme management.
- Data analysis and evidence-based decision making.
- Strong IT and systems skills.
- End-to-end supply chain understanding.
About us
You might know us as a supermarket, technology company or even for our award-winning mobile network. Truth is, we’re all of those things, and much more. Our colleagues work with one goal in mind, helping to make every day a little better for our customers, colleagues and communities all over the world. No two customers are the same, neither are our colleagues.
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.
We're proud to be an accredited Disability Confident Leader, where everyone’s welcome. That’s why we commit to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you need support with your application, click here for more information. And if you're interested in joining our team but don't tick every box, don't let that hold you back from applying.
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