Technical Development Manager

Technical Development Manager

• Location: Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
• Salary: Competitive + Attractive Benefits Package
• Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract
• Working Arrangement: Initially Site-Based | Hybrid Working After Probation

We're recruiting a Technical Development Manager on behalf of an established international business operating within the specialist manufacturing and product development sector.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced technical professional to lead and develop a specialist team, overseeing product performance testing, supporting innovation and providing technical expertise to internal stakeholders and customers.

You'll work closely with R&D, Product Development and Commercial teams, driving technical excellence, improving testing capabilities and supporting the introduction of new technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage and develop a specialist technical team, ensuring the successful delivery of projects
• Oversee product performance testing, including stability, viscosity, weight loss and sensory evaluations
• Develop and improve testing methodologies, processes and technical capabilities
• Analyse technical data and prepare detailed reports and recommendations
• Provide technical expertise and support to customers and internal Commercial teams
• Collaborate with R&D and Development teams to support product innovation and new technologies
• Deliver technical presentations and training to customers and internal stakeholders
• Ensure laboratory equipment is maintained, calibrated and operating effectively

About You:

• Previous technical experience within the personal care / fragrance (or similar) industry is essential
• Ideally 3–5+ years' experience within technical development, product performance, applications or a related discipline
• Previous experience managing and developing a technical team
• A scientific background, ideally Chemistry or a related discipline
• Experience with laboratory testing, analytical methods and sensory evaluation
• Strong communication, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills
• Confident interpreting technical data and presenting findings to customers
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary and attractive benefits package
• Hybrid working following probation
• Opportunity to lead a specialist technical team
• Exposure to international projects and innovative product technologies
• Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional development

The position will initially be site-based during probation, with hybrid working available once established in the role.

Interested? Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.