

Based - High Wycombe HP12 3QS (On-Site)
Permanent, Full Time
Join Premier Foods — where people, brands and purpose come together.
We’re proud to be one of the UK’s largest listed food businesses, with over 4,000 colleagues across 13 sites shaping the future of some of Britain’s best‑loved brands, found in 94% of households nationwide, making us one of the UK’s top three ambient food suppliers. From much‑loved household names such as Mr Kipling, Bisto, Oxo, Batchelors and Sharwoods, to our recently welcomed brands Fuel10k and Merchant Gourmet, our portfolio is packed with iconic favourites — and continues to grow.
Role Purpose
As Section Head, you’ll lead the Biological and Physical Sciences team, ensuring the right people, systems and processes are in place to deliver consistently high standards and drive business performance.
You’ll balance operational excellence with commercial focus—leading your section to deliver against service, financial and growth objectives, while fostering a culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement.
If you’re a strategic leader who thrives on developing high-performing teams and making a real impact, this is your opportunity to help shape the future of our technical services.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll take accountability for leading your section and driving business success by:
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for a confident, strategic leader with strong technical and commercial awareness:
What we offer in return
At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.
We're proud to be a Disability Smart employer and are committed to supporting disability inclusion throughout our recruitment process. If you experience any access issues or require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know so we can ensure you have the support you need.