<div><h3>Job Description and Person Specification</h3><p>Please note that the advertised salary for this position is subject to the pending 2026/2027 national pay award. The final salary will be adjusted accordingly once this has been agreed.</p><p>Food Centre Wales is looking for enthusiastic, adaptable and motivated individuals to join and strengthen our team delivering an exemplary service to facilitate growth across the food and drink sector.</p><p>We have created several new vacancies across our food technology and business development disciplines to further develop our range of support across the agri‑food supply chain.</p><p>We are seeking individuals to become part of a team providing practical, constructive and valuable knowledge transfer activities applied across all aspects of food and drink operational and technical disciplines.</p><p>There are openings for all levels of ability and experience offering individuals a chance to work in an innovative, collaborative and growth‑oriented environment. You will be involved in a diverse range of inspiring projects and provided with multiple opportunities to engage in valuable personal development.</p><p>We are looking to recruit a qualified Food Technologist to provide technical advice and assistance to clients – individuals, companies and organisations. Working experience of the food and drink manufacturing sector is essential with a comprehensive understanding of HACCP, NPD processes, legislation and food safety principles.</p><p>You should have the ability to apply a practical and innovative approach to problem solving and the skills to interpret and communicate complex information.</p><h3>Benefits</h3><ul><li>Flexible working</li><li>Competitive annual leave allowance</li><li>Pension scheme with 14.6% employer contribution</li><li>Enhanced family benefits</li><li>Lifestyle savings</li><li>Employee health and wellbeing packages</li></ul><p>For further information please contact: Gina.Davies@ceredigion.gov.uk</p><p>Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.</p></div>