Quality & Compliance Officer – Scotland

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists Ltd; Scotland; Remote; GBP 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading agricultural feed producer in Scotland is seeking a Quality & Compliance Officer to oversee quality assurance and compliance with industry standards. This part-time role (3 days per week) with a salary of £40,000 annually (negotiable) offers remote working opportunities. The ideal candidate has experience in food safety, strong knowledge of HACCP, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. This position provides the opportunity to join a respected business known for its customer focus and innovation.

Benefits

Negotiable salary

Remote working availability

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Preferably experience in agricultural feed or food production.
• Knowledge of risk assessments and Farm/Mill Assurance schemes is essential.
• Ability to meet deadlines while working independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain quality assurance and feed safety systems.
• Manage HACCP systems, audits, and supplier assurance.
• Support crisis management planning.

Skills

Experience in food safety

Strong knowledge of HACCP

IT literate

Highly organised

Strong decision-making skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document control systems

Job description

Quality & Compliance Officer
Quality & Compliance Officer – Scotland - £40,000

The successful candidate will oversee and maintain quality assurance, feed safety and regulatory systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards, supermarket contracts and farm assurance schemes. Key responsibilities include managing HACCP systems, audits, supplier assurance, risk assessments, document control, and supporting crisis management planning. The role requires a detail-oriented professional who can work both independently and collaboratively, driving continuous improvement across operations.

The Company

A well established agricultural feed producer, supplying high quality feedstuffs and nutritional products throughout Scotland and Northern England. With a reputation for consistency, innovation, and customer focus, the business combines modern production facilities with active farming operations, offering practical insight into the challenges faced by farmers.

The Candidate

• Experience in food safety, quality, or compliance management (preferably within agricultural feed or food production)
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, risk assessments, and Farm/Mill Assurance schemes
• IT literate, proficient in Microsoft Office and document control systems
• Highly organised, with strong decision-making skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Capable of working independently while also contributing as part of a team

The Package

• Salary £40,000 per annum pro rata (negotiable depending on experience)
• Remote working availability
• Part-time role: 3 days per week
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to join a respected feed business with a strong reputation in the sector