Are you someone who has a passion for leading and delivering excellence and would contribute great value in shaping your team of Official Veterinarians and Meat Hygiene Inspectors across Scotland? As a leading member of the Field Operations team within Food Standards Scotland (FSS) you will be responsible for efficient deployment of our resources and a principle point of contact for the Food Businesses that we regulate within primary meat production. Operations Managers are responsible for delivery of Official Controls in meat premises across Scotland, with this role specifically covering central and south west of Scotland. Working in collaboration with one of our FSS Veterinary Advisers, together you will be the management partnership for your assigned region and jointly cover all aspects of business and technical standards within our regulatory services. We are therefore looking for someone with strong leadership experience, sound business principles and an ability to partner and engage with our field staff and our industry stakeholders. Responsibilities Deliver efficiency and effectiveness of Official Controls and Export Certification within a defined region and drive business compliance and operational performance in accordance with the Field Operations Business Plan and KPI framework. Provide and manage accurate data to feed into the KPI system and be proficient in the use of the FSS data management in target setting and management of effective performance measurement. Lead and manage staff within your span of control to improve culture and employee engagement through positive leadership and effective management of operational changes. Develop resourcing plans to match service needs and apply a value for money approach to maximise effectiveness and efficiency in the deployment of personnel across the region, ensuring all aspects of Official Controls inspection and verification work can be achieved in alignment with statutory requirements. Lead and manage delegated projects and operational initiatives as agreed by the Field Operations Senior Management, including managing risk and delivering project outcomes/outputs within agreed time, cost and quality parameters. Success Profile Success profiles are specific to each job and they include the mix of skills, experience and behaviours candidates will be assessed on. Technical Skills Operational Leadership and Management - Practitioner Data and Insight - Practitioner You can find out more about the skills required here, in alignment with the ODP Competency Framework: Core ODP Skills - Operational Delivery Profession Experience You will demonstrate strong planning and organisational skills, including the ability to drive a culture of continuous improvement in operational process across multiple sites. Behaviours Working Together - Level 3 Managing a Quality Service - Level 3 You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours, Behaviour levels - Success profiles: candidate guide - gov.scot How To Apply Apply online, providing a CV and Supporting Statement (of no more than 1000 words) which provides evidence of how you meet the skills, experience and behaviours listed in the Success Profile above. If invited for further assessment, this will consist of an interview and presentation. Assessments are scheduled for w/c 21st July however this may be subject to change. About Us Food Standard Scotland (FSS) was established by the Food (Scotland) Act 2015 as a non-ministerial office within Scottish Administration but separate from the direction of Scottish Government in its regulatory role. Our primary concern is consumer protection – making sure that the food is safe to eat, ensuring consumers know what they are eating and improving nutrition. FSS has a wide and diverse remit which covers all aspects of the food chain which can impact on public health from farm to fork – aiming to protect consumers from food safety risks and promote healthy eating. Our mission is to be Scotland’s leading authority on food safety, standards and healthy eating; using data and evidence to provide assurance and advice that inspires consumer confidence and improves public health. Our staff are part of the UK Civil Service, working for Ministers and senior stakeholders to deliver vital public services which improve the lives of the people of Scotland. We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more about what we offer. As part of the UK Civil Service, we uphold the Civil Service Nationality Rules. Working Pattern Our standard hours are 35 hours per week. We offer a range of flexible and hybrid working options depending on the needs of the role. This role will have expectations of field visits across central and south west of Scotland. You will also be expected to visit FSS's HQ Pilgrim House, Aberdeen, on occasion. If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for, please contact us. Equality Statement We are committed to equality and inclusion and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation. Find out more about our commitment to diversity and how we offer and support recruitment adjustments for anyone who needs them. Further information Find out more about our organisation, what we offer staff members and how to apply on our Careers Website. Read our Candidate Guide for further information on our recruitment and application processes. Apply before: 22nd June (23:59)