Food Safety Technical Manager, Enforcement

Food Safety Technical Manager, Enforcement
Based in our Leeds/Bradford Head Office 4.5 days per week with some hybrid working Very competitive industry salary, car allowance & benefits package
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Food Safety Manager to join our Head Office Retail & Logistics team
Reporting to the Senior Corporate Services Manager - Food Safety you will be responsible for all elements of food safety enforcement, serious incident complaints and food safety training design. Additionally you will provide technical advice and support to the business to ensure that customers are provided with safe and legal products. You will be committed to proactive continuous improvement and implementing best practice.
Working with internal and external stakeholders and our Regional Compliance Managers to drive improvements in food safety compliance in store and logistics operations.
Role Responsibilities (this list is not exhaustive)
Working with stakeholders to investigate complaints referred from local authorities and the Primary Authority to minimise the risk of regulatory challenge
Working with stakeholders on the retail improvement plan including working with local authorities to achieve FHR 5 and Pass in all stores
Management of the Primary Authority relationship in relation to food safety
Working with external stakeholders on the Food Standards Agency Achieving Business Compliance programme.
Proactively horizon scanning for changes in food safety legislation and best practice
Managing serious incident complaints and escalating & coordinating serious food safety concerns to all relevant stakeholders
Working with training teams on food safety training for all levels of the business
Working with retail and logistics operations to provide expert food safety advice
Producing reports in a clear, concise and consistent format
Desirable Skills and Knowledge:
Degree in Environmental Health or equivalent experience.
Experience of working with regulators/industry bodies
An understanding of retail, catering, manufacturing or logistics operations
Knowledge and understanding of food safety legislation and its requirements
A good understanding of food safety / quality management systems
Knowledge of Retail operations
Customer focussed with a positive, ‘can do’ attitude
Experience working in a complex organisation with multiple stakeholders
Professional approach, with good interpersonal skills and a positive outlook
Good communication skills and the confidence to deal with business partners at all levels
Excellent time-management skills/project management skills
Strong leadership skills and ability to lead cross functional projects/teams
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