Head Veterinarian: Meat Official Controls Leader

Food Standards; Scotland; Remoto; GBP 100.000 - 140.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Food Standards Scotland seeks a Head Veterinarian to lead the veterinary and technical leadership team responsible for delivering meat Official Controls across Scotland. The role provides strategic veterinary leadership to around 100 field staff, engages with external veterinary stakeholders, and reports to the Head of Operational Delivery.

It shapes policy matters and oversees publication of Official Controls guidance in Scotland.

Competenze

• Qualified veterinary surgeon with registration.
• Experience leading large multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong strategic policy and stakeholder engagement.

Mansioni

• Build strategic stakeholder relationships to support Official Controls.
• Provide veterinary technical advice to colleagues and stakeholders.
• Develop learning opportunities for Authorised Officers.
• Provide interpretation of management information and briefings as required.
• Maintain professional knowledge on Official Controls or legislation relevant to roles.
• Provide specialist input into operational policy development.
• Develop and deliver recruitment outreach to ensure veterinary staff supply.
• Commission veterinary research to address meat-related public health issues.

Descrizione del lavoro

Food Standards Scotland seeks a Head Veterinarian to lead the veterinary and technical leadership team responsible for delivering meat Official Controls across Scotland. The role provides strategic veterinary leadership to around 100 field staff, engages with external veterinary stakeholders, and reports to the Head of Operational Delivery.

It shapes policy matters and oversees publication of Official Controls guidance in Scotland.