Job type Full Time

Location: Hammersmith

Sector: Buying and Merchandising

Contract type Permanent

We’re currently looking for an Assistant Technologist to join our Food Safety and Technical Buying team in Knightsbridge.

About the Role 

As an Assistant Technologist, you’ll support the Technical Manager to ensure the consistent delivery of safe, legal, and exceptional quality Harrods Own Label products. You'll work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive technical compliance, sustainability, and product quality while maintaining the integrity of the Harrods brand.

Key responsibilities include:

Assisting in the approval and management of suppliers, ensuring alignment with Harrods Food Safety and Quality Management Systems

Supporting technical aspects of new product development, including HACCPs and specification compliance

Verifying the legal compliance of product labels and ensuring accurate technical documentation

Aiding in the investigation and resolution of product safety and quality issues

Contributing to supplier audits and visits to maintain high standards and build technical capability

About You 

You will be a proactive and detail-oriented individual with a passion for food quality and safety. With a strong foundation in food science and technical systems, you're eager to grow within a high-performing team and contribute to world-class standards in product excellence and supplier partnerships. You’ll be confident communicating across functions and diligent in ensuring legal and brand compliance at every stage of product development.

You will need:

A degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field

Working knowledge of food safety management systems, HACCP, and supplier auditing

Excellent time management and self-motivation skills

Depending on your role, you may be fully on-site or have a mix of on-site and home working – this is what we refer to as ‘Hybrid’. Our hybrid working policy allows colleagues to work from home for part of the week, with a minimum of three days on-site, depending on business needs.

Please see our Hybrid@Harrods policy on our Career Site for more information or speak to a member of our Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions regarding the requirements for this role.

About Us

Harrods is one of the world’s leading luxury department stores and we’re becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world’s most inspiring shopping experiences.

Our Promise to You

Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we’ll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business.

In return you’ll receive an excellent benefits package, including an enhanced company pension, flexible working, 25 days’ holiday and your birthday off, up to 33% in-store discount (including across our food hall and restaurants) and a season ticket loan.

Uniquely You

Whilst our job adverts outline the ideal qualities, skills, and prior experience for the role, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths. If you can demonstrate the majority of skills and strong experience to thrive in this role, we would encourage you to apply. 

At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.

If you want to know more about our people and our culture, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, Facebook or follow us on Instagram @togetherharrods

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