Director Strategy, Trade and Food System Policy, FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY
Help shape the future of food in the UK and beyond. As our Director of Strategy, Trade & Food System Policy, you will join the FSA’s Executive Management Team and report directly to the Chief Executive. This is a pivotal, high‑profile role where you will lead policy that protects public health, safeguards consumers, and supports 600,000 food businesses across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
You’ll help steer the FSA through a period of significant change, resetting our relationship with the EU, strengthening our global role, and modernising regulation to keep pace with a rapidly evolving food system. As Senior Responsible Officer for the UK EU Sanitary & Phytosanitary (SPS) agreement, you’ll lead the design, negotiation and implementation for the FSA of this important part of the EU reset, working across government and with devolved administrations to deliver benefits for businesses and consumers.
You’ll develop the FSA’s next multi-year corporate strategy and you’ll shape the future of food regulation in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, supporting economic growth while, critically, continuing to protect public health and maintain high levels of public trust in our food. As part of this, you’ll deliver on commitments just announced in the budget for a national approach to regulation of the largest food businesses.
You’ll lead a newly formed directorate, champion collaboration and inclusion, and empower high‑performing teams to deliver exceptional results.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the design, negotiation and implementation of the UK EU SPS agreement.
* Develop and implement the FSA’s multi‑year corporate strategy.
* Shape the future of food regulation in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, balancing economic growth with public health protection.
* Lead the newly formed directorate, champion collaboration and inclusion, and empower high‑performing teams.
* Steer the FSA through significant change, resetting relationships with the EU, strengthening the global role and modernising regulation.
Qualifications and Experience
* Outstanding leadership experience with a strategic vision in complex policy environments.
* Strong influencing skills and proven ability to drive change at pace.
* Experience in policy development and delivery.
* Commitment to the FSA’s mission of ensuring food you can trust.
* Experience in working across government and with devolved administrations is desirable.
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Apply now and help us build trust in food at home and worldwide.
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