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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.   Key Responsibilities   Group Microbiological Strategy & Technical Authority   Own and define the group microbiological strategy across all manufacturing sites and product categories   Manage the requirements and relationship between THG Nutrition and contract laboratories used for testing   Act as the final escalation point and decision-maker for microbiological risk, deviations, and food safety incidents   Establish and maintain risk-based microbiological criteria, specifications, and testing strategies aligned to product and process risk   Provide expert input into shelf-life determination, challenge testing, and validation of control measures   Governance, Standards & Compliance   Develop and implement harmonised microbiological standards across supplier base, internal sites and third-party manufacturers   Ensure alignment with BRCGS, retailer standards, and international regulatory requirements   Lead microbiological input into HACCP reviews, ensuring hazards are correctly identified, assessed, and controlled   Define and standardise environmental monitoring programmes (EMP) across the manufacturing network   Risk Management & Incident Leadership   Lead microbiological risk assessments across raw materials, processes, and finished products   Take ownershi