Job Description
* Job Title: Head of Food Assurance
* Job Type: Permanent
* Location: Fully remote – UK travel required (Office – Oldbury)
* Hours: Monday to Friday – 37.5 hours per week
* Salary: Up to £70,000 pa DOE
* Industry: Business Assurance
Overview of the role
* To develop the strategy of growth for the UK Food Assurance business and then execute the plan to deliver business targets of growth based upon key business commercial strategies
* Utilise your extensive network and understanding of the UK Food market
* To lead the UK Food & Farm Assurance teams to commercial and operational success
* Work closely with the commercial team to develop and implement marketing strategies
* Work with internal and external stakeholders to encourage cross selling services
Qualifications
The ideal candidate for this role is an experienced, commercially focussed food industry professional to lead and drive our Food Assurance business in the UK. If you are from a UK based food retailer, supermarket or major food manufacturing business, then we want to hear from you!
You will also have the following:
* Degree in food science or related field
* Full driving licence for use in the UK
* Experience in commercially defining and executing UK Food growth strategies
* Experience in leading teams both technical and operational
Additional Information
At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:
* Performance related Sales Bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
* Private Medical cover (subject to eligibility)
* Competitive pension scheme & Life Assurance
* Generous Annual leave allowance (increasing with service) plus Bank Holidays
* Company Car
SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.
APPLY NOW for full consideration, if you are selected for an interview, or further consideration, we will be in touch with you directly.