Standard and Audit Manager - Primary Agriculture (Job-Share)

Retail Human Resources plc; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking a Standard and Audit Manager on a part-time basis to manage upstream supply chain audit programmes. The successful candidate will ensure compliance and risk management while fostering relationships with stakeholders. This role offers a competitive benefits package including an annual bonus, private medical insurance, and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme of up to 20% of base salary

Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day

Private medical insurance

26 weeks maternity and adoption leave at full pay

Free 24/7 virtual GP service

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the food industry.
• Managing supplier/service provider relationships.
• Ideally a Lead Auditor.

Responsibilities

• Lead, deliver, and manage upstream supply chain audit programmes.
• Set, monitor, and review requirements for audits.
• Support incident management activities.

Skills

Risk assessment

Risk management

Supplier relationship management

Animal Welfare Auditing

Education

Degree level or equivalent qualification

Job description

Standard and Audit Manager - Primary Agriculture (Job-Share)

We are delighted to share that a unique opportunity has arisen for a Standard and Audit Manager - Primary Agriculture on a Part-Time basis.

The successful candidate will lead, deliver, and manage the UK and ROI Agri and Produce Upstream Supply Chain Audit Programmes. This includes managing safety, reputational, and legal risks while protecting the brand and building trust with customers.

This role would suit someone with experience in the food industry, alongside risk assessment and risk management exposure.

You will be responsible for:

1. Governing, managing, and delivering robust upstream supply chain audit programmes (Livestock, Aquaculture, Feed Mills, and Fresh Produce)
2. Setting, monitoring, and reviewing requirements for upstream supply chain audits and audit providers
3. Leading and participating in the development of Tesco's due diligence requirements (standards, requirements, etc.) and guidance to support their implementation, by actively engaging with relevant stakeholders
4. Leading on and continually improving requirements for upstream supply chain due diligence management, including using external latest thinking and internal data
5. Facilitating, coordinating, managing, and participating in relevant projects to continually drive improvement of internal and external standards and compliance
6. Leading relationships with, and governance of, industry schemes, and influencing their future direction
7. Supporting and advising on future upstream supply chain audit strategy development
8. Supporting incident management activities as appropriate
9. Following our Business Code of Conduct & acting with integrity and due diligence

You will need:

1. Degree level or equivalent qualification in a related subject
2. Extensive experience in the food industry
3. Managing supplier/service provider relationships
4. Animal Welfare Auditing / ideally Lead Auditor
5. Risk assessment and risk management expertise

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What's in it for you:

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• Annual bonus scheme of up to 20% of base salary
• Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays)
• Private medical insurance
• 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (after 1 year of service) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, plus 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave
• Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), and access to mental wellbeing support

About us:

Our vision at Tesco is to become every customer's favourite way to shop, whether they are at home or out on the move. Our core purpose is 'Serving our customers, communities, and planet a little better every day'. We are committed to acting as a responsible and sustainable business for all stakeholders.

We pride ourselves on an inclusive culture where everyone feels able to be themselves. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating a workplace where differences are valued and everyone has equal opportunities.

We are moving towards a more blended working week—combining office and remote work. Our offices will continue to be hubs for connection, collaboration, and innovation. Please discuss with us how this can work for you.

Note: Successful applicants will need to provide bank details on their start date. We are an accredited Disability Confident Leader and committed to accessible recruitment. For support details, visit Tesco Careers Accessibility.