Safety & Quality Specialist

In The News; Cheltenham, Stratford-upon-Avon, Worcester, Chesterton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable food consultancy seeks a knowledgeable Safety & Quality Specialist to enhance food safety practices. You will perform technical consultancy, training, and audits while supporting business development within a collaborative environment. This role is ideal for candidates with a degree in a relevant field, solid food safety expertise, and strong communication skills. Opportunities for skill growth and exposure to diverse projects across the food industry await you.

Benefits

Mentoring and development pathways

Exposure to diverse projects

Collaborative work culture

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a relevant scientific or food-related discipline or equivalent industry experience.
• Solid technical background within food manufacturing, quality, or food safety enforcement.
• Strong working knowledge of food safety management systems and relevant industry standards.
• Auditing experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical consultancy, training, and research projects.
• Respond to technical enquiries and carry out site audits.
• Design and deliver both scheduled and client-specific training courses.
• Interpret data and prepare clear, professional technical reports.
• Support business development through proposal writing.

Skills

Technical consultancy

Training delivery

Auditing

Strong communication

Project management

Education

Degree in a relevant scientific or food-related discipline

HACCP Level 3 qualified

Job description

Location: Gloucestershire

Overview

We’re looking for a knowledgeable and commercially aware Safety & Quality Specialist to join a respected and forward‑thinking organisation operating at the heart of the food industry. This is a varied and engaging role, combining technical consultancy, training delivery, auditing, and project work — ideal for someone who enjoys applying their expertise across a wide range of food safety and quality challenges.

About You

• Degree qualified in a relevant scientific or food‑related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Solid technical background within food manufacturing, technical, quality, or food safety enforcement.
• Strong working knowledge of food safety management systems and relevant industry standards.
• As Safety & Quality Specialist, you will possessHACCP Level 3 qualified, with auditing experience.
• Confident communicator, comfortable presenting to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel as required.

What will you be doing?

• As Safety & Quality Specialist, you will be delivering technical consultancy, training, and research projects to internal and external clients.
• Responding to technical enquiries and carrying out site audits and pre‑audits.
• Designing and delivering training courses, both scheduled and client‑specific.
• Interpreting data and preparing clear, professional technical reports.
• Supporting business development through proposal writing and client engagement.
• Working collaboratively across teams to deliver high‑quality, cost‑effective solutions.
• Supporting internal audits and contributing to continuous improvement activities.

What can they offer you?

You’ll be joining an organisation with an excellent reputation and a genuine commitment to technical excellence, learning, and development. The role offers variety, autonomy, and the chance to work with a wide range of food businesses across multiple sectors.

In return, you’ll benefit from

• A supportive, expert‑led environment with strong mentoring and development pathways
• Opportunities to grow your skills in training delivery, consultancy, and auditing
• Exposure to diverse projects across the food industry, both in the UK and internationally
• A culture that values curiosity, collaboration, and high standards

We’re keen to hear from experienced Safety & Quality Specialists, Food Safety Consultants, Technical Auditors, or Quality & Compliance Professionals based in or around Gloucestershire, Cheltenham, Stratford‑upon‑Avon, Worcester, Cirencester, or the surrounding areas.

How to Apply

If you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting ref AHC/TNT/2278 or call 0161 399 1575 for a confidential discussion.

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