Standard and Audit Manager - Primary Agriculture (Job-Share)

ENGINEERINGUK; Welwyn Garden City; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry seeks a Standard and Audit Manager to oversee upstream supply chain audit programmes. This part-time role focuses on risk management and compliance, ensuring safety and building customer trust. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and supports flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Annual bonus of up to 20% of salary

Holiday entitlement starting at 25 days

Private medical insurance

26 weeks maternity leave at full pay

Free virtual GP service

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the food industry.
• Experience managing supplier and service provider relationships.

Responsibilities

• Managing upstream supply chain audit programmes.
• Setting and reviewing requirements for audits.
• Driving continuous improvement in standards.

Skills

Risk assessment

Risk management

Animal Welfare Auditing

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

Standard and Audit Manager - Primary Agriculture (Job-Share)

About the role

We are pleased to announce a unique opportunity 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, overseeing safety, reputational, and legal risks while protecting the brand and building customer trust.

This role is suitable for someone with experience in the food industry, particularly in risk assessment and risk management.

Responsibilities include:

1. Governing, managing, and delivering robust upstream supply chain audit programmes (Livestock, Aquaculture, Feed Mills, and Fresh Produce)
2. Setting, monitoring, and reviewing requirements for upstream supply chain audits and audit providers
3. Leading and developing Tesco's due diligence standards, requirements, and guidance, engaging with relevant stakeholders
4. Enhancing upstream supply chain due diligence management using external insights and internal data
5. Driving continuous improvement in standards and compliance through projects
6. Managing relationships with industry schemes and influencing their future direction
7. Supporting upstream supply chain audit strategy development
8. Participating in incident management activities as needed
9. Adhering to our Business Code of Conduct with integrity and due diligence

Minimum requirements:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in a related field
• Extensive experience in the food industry
• Experience managing supplier and service provider relationships
• Animal Welfare Auditing experience, ideally as Lead Auditor
• Risk assessment and management expertise

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What’s in it for you?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Annual bonus of up to 20% of salary
• Holiday entitlement starting at 25 days plus a personal day and bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (after 1 year’s service) at full pay, plus statutory options
• Fully paid paternity leave for 6 weeks
• Free virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme, and mental wellbeing support

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