Food Safety & Trading Standards Advisor

Central England Coop; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading cooperative as a Food Safety & Trading Standards Advisor and ensure compliance with all food safety regulations across retail operations. Enjoy benefits like retail discounts, holiday buy options, and a competitive salary while focusing on personal development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Retail discounts and savings

Holiday buy options

Recognition programs

Family-friendly policies

Profit sharing through Colleague Dividend

Charity support through Give as you Earn

Company Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Wellbeing resources and campaigns

Financial wellbeing tools like Wagestream

Flexible working arrangements including 4-day weeks and hybrid models

Qualifications

• Experience in compliance role within large, multi-site organization.
• Skilled in legal and regulatory requirements regarding food safety.
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Trading Standards regulations.
• Provide legal and technical advice on food product handling.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for safety and policy management.

Skills

Compliance Interpretation

Stakeholder Influence

Problem Solving

Education

GCSE grades A-C in English and Maths

Degree in Environmental Health

Level 3 in Food Safety

Level 2 in HACCP

Qualification in alcohol licensing

Job description

Join Central England Coop as a Food Safety & Trading Standards Advisor, where you will ensure compliance with food safety regulations across our retail operations. You will provide vital advice and collaborate with teams to enhance safety and ensure legal standards are upheld. This role includes travel and offers a hybrid working model, with competitive benefits alongside a focus on personal development.

Retail discounts and savings

Holiday buy options

Recognition programs

Family-friendly policies

Profit sharing through Colleague Dividend

Charity support through Give as you Earn

Company Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Wellbeing resources and campaigns

Financial wellbeing tools like Wagestream

Flexible working arrangements including 4-day weeks and hybrid models

Qualifications

• Experience in a compliance role within a large, multi-site organization.
• Skilled in legal and regulatory requirements regarding food safety.
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Trading Standards regulations.
• Provide legal and technical advice on food product handling.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for safety and policy management.

Skills

Compliance Interpretation

Stakeholder Influence

Problem Solving

Education

GCSE grades A-C in English and Maths

Degree in Environmental Health

Level 3 in Food Safety

Level 2 in HACCP

Qualification in alcohol licensing

What will you be doing?

Joining us as a Food Safety & Trading Standards Advisor, you will play a key role in protecting customers, members, and colleagues by ensuring Food Safety and Trading Standards compliance across Retail Food operations.

You will provide professional advice, drive continuous improvement, and ensure legal and regulatory standards are understood and applied in practice.

You’ll collaborate with teams across our trading estate and with internal and external stakeholders, such as regulatory partners, professional advisors, and service providers.

This role supports safe, legal, and responsible trading through effective policy and risk management.

You will offer technical, legal, and compliance advice on storing, moving, displaying, and selling our food products and age-restricted items across stores, cafes, and home delivery services.

You will also advise and assist the business in safely implementing new concepts that differentiate us in the market.

A company car is provided, and travel to retail premises, including new stores and cafes, is required. A hybrid work model with home and office working is available.

How will I know if I am right for this role?

Ideally, you have experience in a compliance role within a large, multi-site organization.

You are motivated, enthusiastic, and eager to make a difference in a dynamic society that embraces new ideas and technology.

You are skilled in interpreting legal and regulatory requirements related to Food Safety and Trading Standards and can influence stakeholders, including delivering training when necessary.

Understanding our brand and Co-operative principles, you focus on operating legally and responsibly while being pragmatic to meet business needs. You are confident in challenging non-compliance issues.

You are experienced in investigations and possess a strategic yet practical approach to problem-solving.

A full UK driving license and willingness to travel, including potential overnight stays, are essential.

Qualifications

• GCSE grades A-C in English and Maths.
• A degree in Environmental Health, Food Technology, or related field
• Level 3 or above in Food Safety
• Level 2 in HACCP
• Qualification in alcohol licensing (e.g., BIIAB Level 2 Award for Personal License Holders)

What is in it for me?

Alongside a competitive salary, benefits include:

• Retail discounts and savings
• Holiday buy options
• Recognition programs
• Family-friendly policies
• Profit sharing through Colleague Dividend
• Charity support through Give as you Earn
• Company Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Wellbeing resources and campaigns
• Financial wellbeing tools like Wagestream
• Flexible working arrangements including 4-day weeks and hybrid models

Everyone is welcome. We support reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please specify any needs in the application form.

Who are we?

We’re Central Co-op, a Member-owned and Member-led society. As a member, you own a share of the business and can make a positive impact in your community. Join us in our mission to create a sustainable society and grow alongside passionate colleagues. Learn more at www.careers.coop .

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