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Steve Vardy MSc

Commander · DISC type D
Head of Technical (projects) at Ocado Retail
📍 Greater Northampton Area, United Kingdom

Steve Vardy is an experienced FSQA professional providing interim technical leadership to the food industry, working with major UK retailers. Holding an MSc from the University of Bristol, he focuses on implementing robust systems with a one team ethos. People often describe him as mature, level-headed, and practical.

Outside of work, Steve is a dedicated golfer and recently lowered his handicap to 5. He is also a regular at his local gym, maintaining his fitness between contracts. His interests extend to major global brands, including The Walt Disney Company.

Unique fact: He announced his availability for a new contract by joking that his gym was getting sick of seeing him.

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Experience
34 Years
Current Role
Head of Technical (projects)
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Northampton Area, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Steve shows up

Decisive
Strong-Willed
Impact-Driven

They like to move fast and expect the same from others. They prefer to be the ones controlling the conversation or defining the terms. More than the product, they care about the impact of the product.

Priorities

Topics Steve cares about

Food Safety & Quality
As an FSQA professional, his entire career is built around implementing robust technical processes and systems in complex food manufacturing environments for major UK retailers.
Interim Leadership
Specializes in providing stability and leading by example in temporary roles, from Technical Director to Head of Technical, during periods of change or projects.
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Career

Work history

2-2026
Head of Technical (projects)
Ocado Retail
8-2025 - 11-2025
Interim Head of Technical (RTE cooked meats)
Sofina Foods Europe
1-2025 - 5-2025
Interim Head of Technical (RTE/RTC Poultry)
Bernard Matthews
8-2024 - 12-2024
Interim Head of Technical (Snacks)
Eat Real + PROPER | WARP Snacks
2-2024 - 6-2024
Interim Commissioning project (Ice Cream)
Little Moons
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Media appearances

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Education
1996 - 1998
MSc
University of Bristol
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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