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.
We’re looking for an outstanding leader with experience in policy development and delivery in complex environments, strong influencing skills, and a proven ability to drive change at pace. You don’t need to be a food specialist, what matters is strategic vision, an ability to quickly understand your operating context, and a commitment to our mission – food you can trust.
Apply now and help us build trust in food at home and worldwide.