Food Safety Manager

MorePeople; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

MorePeople is partnering with a large food retailer to recruit an experienced Food Safety Manager. You will lead the international food safety strategy and work with stakeholders to embed safety into operational decisions and future plans.

You will oversee allergen controls, testing programmes, and drive improvements across multiple markets while ensuring compliance with UK legislation. This is a hybrid London role requiring three days in the office weekly.

Qualifikationen

• Senior food safety experience in food retail, foodservice or similar fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK food safety legislation and regulatory requirements, with international exposure advantageous.
• Deep knowledge of microbiological risks, contamination control and hygiene practices.
• Experience managing allergen controls, surveillance and testing programmes.
• Ability to translate technical findings into practical actions and policies.

Aufgaben

• Lead and shape the international food safety strategy across operations.
• Ensure compliance with food safety legislation and internal standards.
• Develop and continuously improve food safety policies, procedures and controls.
• Oversee testing programmes and use results to drive improvements.
• Identify risks and implement preventative measures to raise standards across the business.

Kenntnisse

Food safety leadership

UK legislation

Allergen controls

Microbiology knowledge

Jobbeschreibung

We are currently partnering with a large, well-established food retail business with an international presence. With food quality, safety and customer trust at the heart of its operation, the business is looking for an experienced Food Safety Manager to join the team and support its continued growth across multiple markets.

This is an opportunity to join a fast-paced, customer-focused organisation where food safety plays a fundamental role in both protecting the brand and ensuring consistently high standards across its operations.

The Role

As Food Safety Manager, you will take a leading role in shaping and delivering the food safety strategy across the international business.

This is a highly influential role where you'll work with stakeholders across the organisation to ensure food safety remains embedded within operational decision-making and future business plans.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the food safety strategy across international operations, driving consistent standards across all markets.
• Ensure products and operational practices comply with relevant food safety legislation and internal standards.
• Develop and continuously improve food safety policies, procedures and controls, ensuring they remain effective and fit for purpose.
• Oversee microbiological, allergen and product testing programmes, using results to identify risks and drive meaningful action.
• Identify emerging food safety risks and opportunities for improvement, implementing preventative measures and continuously raising food safety and hygiene standards across the business

Required

• Previous experience in a similar senior food safety position within food retail, foodservice or a comparable fast paced food environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK food safety legislation and regulatory requirements, with international exposure highly advantageous.
• Strong technical knowledge of microbiological risks, contamination control and food hygiene.
• Experience managing allergen controls, surveillance and testing programmes.
• A strong understanding of food safety risk management and the ability to turn technical findings into practical actions.
• Experience developing and implementing food safety policies and standards across a complex organisation.

Location

London (SW) – Hybrid set up, with 3 days in the office per week