Exclusive Opportunity: UK Technical & Sustainability Director - Dole PLC

Location: UK with regular travel to Kent and other locations

Competitive package depending on experience

We are proud to be exclusively partnered with Dole PLC, one of the world's leading producers and marketers of fresh fruit and vegetables, in their search for a Technical & Sustainability Director to spearhead a transformational agenda primarily across their UK Retail division, and Wholesale, Foodservice, and JV businesses.

This is a career-defining opportunity for a highly strategic, commercially aware, and values-driven leader to shape the future of technical compliance, food safety, sustainability and ethical sourcing at one of the most respected names in global fresh produce.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the strategic direction for technical, ethical, and sustainability compliance across Dole UK's retail operations, ensuring full alignment with the Dole Global Food Standard and UK retail customers. Champion sustainability and responsible sourcing initiatives by embedding Dole Plc's global ESG ambitions into measurable UK targets, with direct involvement in projects shaping the future of food. Define and monitor performance through robust KPI frameworks across food safety, health & safety, sustainability, and ethical trade platforms including the likes of SEDEX. Act as the authority on technical legislation, audit compliance (Red Tractor, GG,...