Group Food Safety & Microbiology Manager - THG Nutrition

About this role

About THG

We are THG, a global ecommerce group on a mission to be the global online leader in beauty and sports nutrition.

Our portfolio of leading retailers and brands such as LOOKFANTASTIC, Myprotein, ESPA, Perricone MD, and Cult Beauty form our two core businesses: THG Beauty and THG Nutrition.

From Manchester to New York, we’re powered by a team of over 2500 people who work together, lead by example, and think BIG.

With us, you’ll go further, faster. What are you waiting for?

Job Title: Group Food Safety & Microbiology Manager

Reporting to: Head of Technical

Location: THG HQ, Icon 1, WA15 0AF

About THG Nutrition

THG Nutrition is home to some of the best-loved and most trusted names in wellbeing and nutrition, including Myprotein, the world's largest online sports nutrition brand, its family of brands, Myvegan, Myvitamins & MP Activewear. We want to be the world's most empowering health movement, championing everyone to live healthier, more active lives. Our brands and people exist to break boundaries, to power and to empower those who want more. Everything we do is in-house, from manufacturing and new product development to content creation, e-commerce, marketing and logistics. This means we’re perfectly positioned to deliver to our vision and keep our place at the top of a fast-moving, global industry. It's an incredibly exciting time to join the team, and we’re always looking for talented people who share our vision and values to drive our Nutrition movement forward.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Food Safety Microbiology Lead to act as the central technical authority for microbiological and food safety risk across THG Nutrition’s processes and global manufacturing network.

This is a senior, non-laboratory role responsible for defining microbiological strategy, setting group-wide standards, and providing expert judgement on food safety risk. You will operate at a strategic and operational level, influencing site leadership, suppliers, and customers, and taking ownership of microbiological governance across multiple sites and product categories.

The role requires a deep understanding of food microbiology in complex manufacturing environments, combined with the ability to make risk-based decisions at pace.