Standard And Audit Manager - Primary Agriculture (job-share)

Tesco UK; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Tesco UK is seeking a part-time Standard and Audit Manager - Primary Agriculture to lead and deliver their Agri and Produce Supply Chain Audit Programmes. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in the food industry, risk assessment, and managing supplier relationships while ensuring safety and compliance throughout the processes. The role offers flexible working arrangements under a hybrid model, enabling work-life balance.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme up to 20% of base salary

25 days holiday plus personal days

Private medical insurance

26 weeks maternity and adoption leave at full pay

Paternity leave of 6 weeks at full pay

Free 24/7 virtual GP service

Employee Assistance Programme for families

Qualifications

• Degree in a related subject required.
• Extensive experience in the food industry necessary.
• Experience in Animal Welfare Auditing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage upstream supply chain audit programmes for livestock and aquaculture.
• Set and review audit standards with stakeholders.
• Engage with industry schemes to influence their direction.

Skills

Risk assessment

Risk management

Supplier relationship management

Animal Welfare Auditing

Education

Degree level or equivalent qualification

Job description

About the role

We are delighted to share that a unique opportunity has arisen for a Standard and Audit Manager - Primary Agriculture on a Part-Time basis.

The successful candidate will lead, deliver and manage the UK and ROI Agri and Produce Upstream Supply Chain Audit Programmes. Managing the safety, reputational and legal risk whilst protecting the brand and building trust for customers.

This role would suit someone that has experience in food industry alongside, risk assessment and risk management exposure.

What is in it for you

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• Annual bonus scheme of up to 20% of base salary
• Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays)
• Private medical insurance
• 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (after 1 years' service) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, we also offer 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave
• Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, free access to a range of experts to support your mental wellbeing

You will be responsible for

• Governing, managing and delivering robust upstream supply chain audit programmes (Livestock, Aquaculture, Feed Mills and Fresh Produce)
• Setting, monitoring and reviewing requirements for upstream supply chain audits and audit providers
• Leading and participating in the development of all relevant Tesco due diligence requirements (standards, requirements etc) and guidance to support their implementation, by actively engaging with relevant stakeholders
• Leading on and continually improving requirements for upstream supply chain due diligence management, including using external latest thinking and internal data
• Facilitation, co-ordination, management of, and participation in relevant projects to continually drive improvement of internal and external standards, and compliance
• Leading on relationships with, and governance of, industry schemes, and influencing their future direction
• Supporting and advising on future upstream supply chain audit strategy development
• Supporting incident management activities as appropriate
• Following our Business Code of Conduct & always acting with integrity and due diligence

You will need

• Degree level or equivalent qualification in related subject
• Extensive experience in food industry
• Managing supplier/service provider relationships
• Animal Welfare Auditing / ideally Lead Auditor
• Risk assessment and risk management

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