Senior Food Permits Officer

AimGulf; Dubai; Presencial; AED 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

AimGulf is seeking a Senior Food Permits Officer (Emirati) in Dubai to oversee permits, approvals and accreditation processes ensuring compliance with food safety standards. This on-site role targets UAE National candidates and involves reviewing NOCs, labelling approvals, and accreditation activities.

The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor’s degree in food safety or related field, and strong analytical and communication abilities to drive adherence to

Formación

• 2–4 years of relevant experience in food safety or permits.
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Safety, Food Science, Food Processing or Public Health.
• Knowledge of federal and local food safety legislation.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Excellence in execution and attention to detail.

Responsabilidades

• Review and approve permits and No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for food establishments.
• Approve food labelling, packaging and repackaging applications.
• Accredit food transportation vehicles, training providers and consultancy companies.
• Review permits for temporary food activities, events and promotional campaigns.
• Review and approve food establishment plans, including factories, hotels and catering companies.
• Conduct inspections and audits to ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
• Develop training plans and provide on-the-job training to Food Permits Officers.
• Monitor performance, analyse reports and recommend operational improvements.

Conocimientos

Food safety laws

Regulations knowledge

Risk assessment

Communication

Analytical skills

Innovation

Execution excellence

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Food Safety, Food Science, Food Processing or Public Health

Descripción del empleo

Job Location:

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Work Mode:

On-site

Date Posted:

2 November 2026

Job Description / Role:

My client, a Dubai government entity, is looking to hire a Senior Food Permits Officer (Emirati) to oversee food-related permits, approvals and accreditation processes, ensuring compliance with applicable food safety regulations and standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and approve permits and No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for food establishments.
• Approve food labelling, packaging and repackaging applications.
• Accredit food transportation vehicles, training providers and consultancy companies.
• Review permits for temporary food activities, events and promotional campaigns.
• Review and approve food establishment plans, including factories, hotels and catering companies.
• Conduct inspections and audits to ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
• Develop training plans and provide on-the-job training to Food Permits Officers.
• Monitor performance, analyse reports and recommend operational improvements.

Experience Required:

2–4 years of relevant experience.

Education Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Food Safety, Food Science, Food Processing or Public Health.

Skills Required:

• Knowledge of federal and local food safety legislation.
• Knowledge of food regulations, standards and quality requirements.
• Food safety risk assessment.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Innovation, creativity and customer focus.
• Excellence in execution.

Employment / Job Type:

Full Time

Nationality:

UAE National (Emiratisation)

About the Company:

A recruitment and talent solutions provider supporting employers with hiring across commercial, technical and administrative roles. It helps organisations in the Gulf identify, assess and place candidates for permanent and contract positions.

Company Industry:

Government

Department / Functional Area:

Food Safety / Permits

Closing Date:

2 December 2026