Director of Food Policy & Global Trade Strategy

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK regulatory agency is seeking a Director of Strategy, Trade & Food System Policy to lead critical policy development that ensures public health and supports over 600,000 food businesses. This high-profile position involves steering the agency through major regulatory changes and managing relationships with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate must possess strategic vision, strong influencing skills, and the ability to drive change effectively in a complex environment.

Qualifications

• Outstanding leader with experience in policy development and delivery.
• Ability to drive change in complex environments.
• Strategic vision and understanding of operating context.

Responsibilities

• Lead policy that protects public health and supports food businesses.
• Steer the FSA through significant regulatory changes.
• Lead the design and negotiation of the UKEU SPS agreement.

Skills

Policy development

Strong influencing skills

Change management

Job description

A UK regulatory agency is seeking a Director of Strategy, Trade & Food System Policy to lead critical policy development that ensures public health and supports over 600,000 food businesses. This high-profile position involves steering the agency through major regulatory changes and managing relationships with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate must possess strategic vision, strong influencing skills, and the ability to drive change effectively in a complex environment.