Innovation Technical Manager

Shape how new ideas reach Domino’s customers

What You’ll Bring

• A degree or equivalent qualification in food science, food technology, microbiology, nutrition or a related discipline.
• Recognised HACCP and food safety training at Level 3 or above.
• Current knowledge of allergen management.
• At least five years’ technical or supplier assurance experience within food manufacturing, retail, hospitality or QSR, including taking products or processes from concept through trial and launch.
• Strong knowledge of UK and Ireland food law relating to food safety, allergens, nutrition, claims, labelling, packaging and HFSS.
• Experience of shelf-life validation, microbiological risk assessment, product specifications, supplier approval, traceability, withdrawal and recall.
• The confidence to assess technical risk, identify launch blockers and clearly present your recommendations to senior colleagues.
• Strong organisation and project coordination skills, with experience of bringing together several teams and external suppliers.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading technical assurance from concept to launch: You’ll assess new products, ingredients, packaging, equipment and processes, setting clear acceptance criteria and making sure the necessary evidence, specifications, procedures, training and store controls are ready before launch.
• Owning food safety risk and validation: You’ll lead HACCP reviews and commission proportionate microbiological, chemical, physical, allergen, sensory, shelf-life, temperature, cooking, holding, handling and transport validation.
• Supporting confident launch decisions: You’ll work with suppliers and teams across Domino’s to confirm launch readiness, approve technical data and customer-facing allergen and calorie information, resolve emerging issues and capture lessons for future campaigns.

How We Will Support You

• A clear induction into Domino’s innovation process, technical standards, supplier requirements and Food Safety Management System.
• Support from your manager and technical colleagues, with access to the specialists and operational teams you’ll need to make well-informed decisions.
• Exposure to projects across the full innovation lifecycle, from supplier and product selection through to store trials, launch and post-launch review.
• The space to apply your expertise, improve technical controls and influence how future innovation projects are delivered.
• Opportunities to continue building your technical, project and leadership capability.
• Recognition for the contribution you make, from everyday feedback to wider recognition such as our Domi Awards.