Group Allergen & Food Safety Lead (Hybrid)

Thomas Franks Ltd; Hook Norton; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wider wallet scheme

Hybrid role

Travel Expenses paid

Volunteers leave

Enhanced parental leave

Cycle to work scheme

Refer a friend bonus

Training and development

Apprenticeship programme

Company events

Employee assistance programme

Workplace pension

Career progression

Job summary

Thomas Franks Ltd is seeking a specialist to lead allergens and dietary requirements across the group, setting standards, developing policy and guiding locations. The role focuses on capability building and aligning safety practices with H&S governance while ensuring consistent allergen handling across operations.

You will collaborate with Nutrition, H&S, Culinary, Operations and Procurement to maintain safe production practices and effective information management across menus and

Qualifications

• Degree or recognised qualification in Food Science, Dietetics or related discipline.
• 3–5 years proven experience in allergen management, food safety, technical compliance or quality assurance.
• Strong knowledge or awareness of allergies and special diets.
• Strong understanding of UK allergen legislation and food safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain allergen policies, standards and guidance across the group.
• Act as central SME for allergen and dietary requirements.
• Monitor legislation and translate changes into practical guidance for the business.
• Lead and maintain the allergen management framework and embed in systems and audits.
• Deliver allergen awareness training and resources for operational teams.

Skills

Allergen management

Food safety

Stakeholder management

Training delivery

Analytical thinking

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Food Science / Dietetics

Tools

Nutritional analysis software

Job description

Thomas Franks Ltd is seeking a specialist to lead allergens and dietary requirements across the group, setting standards, developing policy and guiding locations. The role focuses on capability building and aligning safety practices with H&S governance while ensuring consistent allergen handling across operations.

You will collaborate with Nutrition, H&S, Culinary, Operations and Procurement to maintain safe production practices and effective information management across menus and