Job summary
It�s more important than ever that our Agency continues to hold food produced in the UK to high standards, so that we can retain and grow our reputation as a robust and trustworthy regulator.
This approach starts at the very source of our food. Through our presence at the slaughterhouses that first introduce meat into our food systems, we can ensure these systems have the best possible start in providing safe, hygienic, and trustworthy meat. Our aim is to make sure that our food is the best that it can be. Animal hygiene and welfare is the very first step on the route to the nation�s dinner tables, and at the FSA we work hard to keep Britain�s interests in mind even at these early stages.
Our export veterinary auditors are a key part of this process, providing on-the-ground veterinary experience in slaughterhouses and enabling the FSA to monitor both the hygiene and the welfare of the animals that are being used for food and feed across the UK. Through the auditing of food safety management systems and animal welfare compliance, veterinary auditors provide an invaluable service to the public, as well as monitoring the standards of meat that we export to other countries.
Job description
It is this latter task that the Export Veterinary Auditor will play a key role in supporting. Now that we have left the EU, our work to ensure food that leaves or enters the UK is up to standard falls squarely on our shoulders. You�ll play a key role in maintaining both food safety and the reputation the UK holds as a producer of high-quality food that meets the highest standards.
We are looking for decisive and focused individuals who are passionate about the chance to positively affect the quality of the food we export as a nation. Good communicators with strong interpersonal skills are required to fully demonstrate and share the values we hold food business operators to. You will be able to present and promote the FSA�s priorities to both the staff and managers of food business operators and other stakeholders.
If you are looking for the opportunity to do work that matters for a progressive and respected government department and can bring your own high standards and keen eye to the role, we look forward to your application.
Person specification
Please read the attached Candidate Pack to discover further details about the role, our organisation, who we are looking for and the criteria we will assess against during the selection process.
We look forward to receiving your application and wish you every success.
Licences
Full UK Driving Licence
Qualifications
Veterinary Degree
Fully qualified as Official Veterinary Surgeon in Red Meat, White Meat and/or Meat Products
Memberships
Membership of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
1. Making Effective Decisions
2. Communicating and Influencing
3. Working Together
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
4. Knowledge of the relevant veterinary regulatory framework for public health and/or animal health and welfare
5. Ability to understand and apply veterinary risk assessment
Benefits
Alongside your salary of �41,964, Food Standards Agency contributes �12,157 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Our candidate pack details the benefits that the FSA has to offer. Please also refer to the attached Terms and Conditions statement.