Specification Technologist

Our Food Safety & Technical team support our growing array of restaurants and our magnificent Food Halls, in our continued ambition to be one of the world’s leading food destinations. We’re now looking for a Specification Technologist to join this fun, dynamic and talented team.

About The Role

As a Specification Technologist, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and managing product specifications, ensuring they adhere to industry regulations and meet our internal standards. Your expertise will be essential in guaranteeing the accuracy and completeness of all technical documentation, thereby contributing to the smooth and efficient production of our exceptional products. 

You will support suppliers in compiling, editing and maintaining high quality ingredient, product, consumer information and packaging specifications in a timely manner, also addressing their issues and ensuring that delays are kept to a minimum. By reviewing specifications submitted by suppliers, you will ensure products that are safe, legal and in compliance with Harrods Brand Standards.

About You

You will be a valuable team player with ideally a Degree or equivalent qualification in Food Science, Food Technology or related field. You have proven experience in specification management and in-depth knowledge of food processing and legislation to produce information which complies with legal and customer requirements.   

You must be proficient at understanding current and emerging legislation related to food labelling, F.I.R legislation, Natasha’s Law and allergens and apply these to the product knowledge and finally the specification. Additionally, you are familiar with various data sources to ensure accuracy and consistency of data. i.e. Nutricalc, McCance & Widdowson, USDA Nutritional Database and web-based sources.

You’ll have great time-management skills and a strong customer focus when dealing with both internal and external parties. You’ll have exceptional communicational and interpersonal skills as you will be interacting with other business areas in your day to day. You’ll have good analytical skills and with excellent attention to detail. Having solid PC skills is a must, being particularly proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word. Experience with auditing would also be advantageous. 

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 for your hard work, you’ll benefit from an excellent benefits package, including a company bonus, generous company pension scheme, flexible working, 25 days’ holiday and your birthday off, up to 33% in-store discount and a season ticket loan.

Uniquely You

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