We have a new opportunity for an experienced ‘Technical Manager’ to join our plant science team in Alconbury Hill.

As part of the technical team, you will support innovation, technical asset creation, regulatory compliance, and commercial value of our products across all our markets. Reporting to the Head of Technical, you will take ownership of our controls portfolio including Plant Protection Products and Biocides categories. Product types include: weed control, plant protection & plant health, and household controls.

Technical Manager – Controls (Plant Biology) – Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Product Development

• Lead value add new product development within garden product portfolio.
• Deliver and commercially justify new product opportunities.
• Manage formulation and regulatory requirements of the new product development process for both regulated and non-regulated products.
• Lead long-term product development pipeline and liaise with external partners to ensure successful NPD.
• Ensuring we are ahead of the game as a business, creating a difference that is achieved over a 5 year period.
• Deliver leading innovation in chemical, non-chemical and horticulture controls.
• Oversee new product development, continually driving innovative technologies across the portfolio for new and existing products.

Commercial

• Work with European and global commercial partners to develop opportunities for our brands.
• Ensure our business and products are future proofed across all Divisions and markets, eg, strengthen our current position, understand regulatory and consumer trends, and help to direct the business to deliver a sustainable future.
• Create commercially deliverable new opportunities around Controls products.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• You will have a proven track record as a Technical Manager in consumer goods, in one of the following: Agri/ Agri Chemical, Chemicals or household controls. You will be delivering against pre-agreed targets and introducing new innovative ideas.
• You will have excellent technical knowledge and a strong background in delivering and linking with internal & external stakeholders.
• We are looking for a passionate Manager committed to delivering high standards with the enthusiasm and drive to succeed in a challenging fast-moving environment.

Technical Understanding

• Desirable to have worked in agricultural or horticultural sector
• Has been part of a technical department
• Has been at the leading edge of innovation in plant nutrition, chemical controls / pesticides and biocides within FMCG

If you’re passionate about driving high standards and have the expertise to deliver in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we would love to hear from you!

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