Senior Food/Health and Safety Consultant/Client Account Manager
About Hygenisys
Hygenisys is an established environmental health consultancy dedicated to helping businesses achieve the highest standards of food safety and health & safety compliance. We support organisations across sectors such as hospitality, care, manufacturing, retail, and leisure, providing expert auditing, advisory, and training services that enable businesses to operate safely and meet regulatory requirements.
Location & Salary
* Location: Central Scotland (preferably Edinburgh or Glasgow based)
* Salary: Circa £40,000 (depending on experience)
* Job Type: Full-time
About You
Are you an experienced and highly organised professional with a strong background in food safety and health & safety? We are looking for someone who enjoys working independently, managing client relationships, and providing practical, solutions-focused advice.
This role may be particularly suited to:
* Experienced Environmental Health Officers looking to move into or progress within consultancy
* Senior Food Safety or Health & Safety professionals seeking a varied, client-facing role
* Professionals currently working in local authority environmental health, consultancy, or regulatory compliance roles
* Individuals looking to take ownership of client relationships and deliver strategic compliance support
What We’re Looking For
In this senior role, you will leverage your technical expertise to deliver tailored, practical solutions to our clients. You will provide expert consultancy across food safety and health & safety disciplines, helping organisations maintain regulatory compliance, improve safety culture, and implement robust management systems.
This role offers autonomy, responsibility, and variety, working with a range of businesses while delivering high-quality auditing, advisory, and training support.
You should ideally have:
* BSc Environmental Health or Higher Certificate in Food Safety
* NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent health & safety qualification
* Membership or Chartered status with IOSH or CIEH (highly advantageous)
* Minimum 3 years’ experience in food safety, health & safety, or a similar consultancy/regulatory role
* Strong knowledge of UK food safety regulations and health & safety legislation
* Experience of developing health and safety management systems, food safety policy manuals and HACCP'S
* Excellent communication and report writing skills
* Proven ability to manage your own workload and client portfolio
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across Central Scotland (with occasional overnight stays)
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct on-site compliance audits
* Manage a portfolio of key client accounts, building strong and trusted relationships
* Carry out food supplier assessments
* Conduct contractor competency assessments
* Complete strategic compliance reviews
* Provide guidance, training, coaching, and support to client teams
* Support the implementation of corrective actions following audits
* Develop and review food safety management systems, H&S manuals, and policies
* Design and deliver bespoke training programmes tailored to client needs
* Provide technical support to clients, including liaison with enforcement authorities
* Undertake food complaint investigations on behalf of clients
Why Join Hygenisys?
* Your work will focus on compliance, food safety, and health & safety risk management, allowing you to specialise and deepen your expertise. We utilise digital auditing tools and compliance systems to streamline reporting and maximise efficiency. We work with a wide range of businesses, from independent operators to established regional and national brands. Beyond audits, you will contribute to training, consultancy projects, and long-term client improvement strategies.
* Join a supportive and professional team where knowledge‑sharing and collaboration are encouraged.
* We are committed to supporting your professional growth, whether you are working towards Chartered status or expanding your consultancy experience at a senior level.
Benefits
* Salary circa £40,000 (depending on experience)
* Company pension
* Free parking (Edinburgh office)
* Access to an on‑site gym (Edinburgh office)
* Standard holiday allowance (25 days + Bank Holidays)
* Continuous professional development
How to Apply
If this role sounds like a strong match for your experience and career goals, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience to samantha@hygenisys.com and sandra.moore@hygenisys.com
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