Food Safety Officer

Manchester United; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier sports club in Manchester is searching for a Food Safety Compliance Officer. This role involves ensuring compliance with food safety regulations across departments, maintaining food safety systems like HACCP, and supporting catering teams during match days and events. The successful candidate will need a strong understanding of health and safety processes and must possess a Level 4 Food Safety qualification. This position offers various perks including wellness support and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Annual incentive scheme

Wellness Support

Exclusive Discounts

Gym Facilities

Enhanced family Leave Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Supportive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Essential Level 4 Food Safety qualification required.
• Desirable degree or diploma in Food Inspection or Environmental Health.
• Strong practical knowledge of food safety in operational environments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure regulatory and food safety compliance across all departments.
• Maintain and update food safety systems like HACCP.
• Assist with audits, inspections, and reporting.

Skills

Food Safety knowledge

Health & Safety processes

Planning and organization

Cross-functional team management

Communication skills

Education

Level 4 Food Safety qualification

Degree or diploma in Food Inspection or Environmental Health

Job description

Purpose

We’re looking for someone who shares our enthusiasm for maintaining high standards of food safety and compliance, supporting the club’s commitment to excellence both on and off the pitch.

In this role, you’ll work closely with a friendly and experienced catering team, helping them meet the needs of a busy department across conference events and match-day operations. You’ll also play a part in supporting our wider network of suppliers, including those involved in player accommodation and travel.

Over time, you’ll have the chance to explore other areas of the organisation and grow your skills. A general understanding of health and safety and environmental practices would be helpful, but a willingness to learn is just as important.

We’re looking for someone flexible, motivated, and open to development, who can adapt to a varied workload and respond positively when plans change.

The role includes some flexible working hours and a focus on meeting agreed deadlines, but you’ll be joining a supportive team ready to help you succeed.

The Role :

• Support the Head of Regulatory Services and Food Safety Manager in ensuring regulatory and food safety compliance across all club departments.
• Help maintain and update food safety systems (including HACCP) and ensure new legislation is communicated and implemented.
• Assist with regular audits, inspections, and reporting across kitchens, bars, retail units, hospitality areas, and training facilities.
• Provide day-to-day support to catering teams on food safety, allergens, and documentation for match days and events.
• Help develop and implement food service policies, procedures, and training for new and existing staff.
• Liaise with suppliers and support sustainable procurement and compliance checks.
• Contribute to pest control management and monthly food safety reporting.
• Support environmental and health & safety initiatives, including ISO 14001 requirements.
• Attend HACCP meetings and ensure follow-up actions are completed.
• Provide cover for other safety roles when required and carry out additional duties to support smooth department operations.

The Person :

• Level 4 Food Safety qualification (or equivalent) – essential.
• Degree or diploma in Food Inspection, Environmental Health, or equivalent – desirable.
• Strong practical knowledge of food safety and health & safety processes within fast-paced operational environments such as hospitality or retail.
• Ability to integrate food safety into wider organisational risk management rather than treating it in isolation.
• Excellent planning, organisational, influencing, and risk‑management skills.
• Ability to interpret analytical and microbiological results and make sound, timely decisions.
• Experience managing cross-functional problem‑solving teams.
• Ideally, understanding of regulatory authorities, processes, and powers (e.g., Environmental Health, Trading Standards).
• Confident using IT systems for audits, system development, and reporting.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to adapt style for different audiences.
• Self‑motivated, highly organised, and detail‑focused.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel as required.

What We Offer :

At Manchester United, we recognise that our people are at the heart of our success. That’s why we offer a range of rewards designed to support your professional and personal well‑being :

• Annual incentive scheme
• Wellness Support with access to mental health resources, digital health checks, and & nutritionists through Aviva Digicare+ Workplace
• Exclusive Discounts through our United Rewards platform, giving you access to exclusive deals from the club and partners
• Gym Facilities in our onsite locations and opportunities for regular social events and team‑building activities
• Enhanced family Leave Benefits and an opportunity to purchase additional holiday days
• Enhanced Career Development with access to professional learning platforms like LinkedIn Learning, and internal training programs
• A Supportive Work Environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion, and individual growth