Working on a Permanent or Self Employed basis.

The role will involve extensive travel throughout the UK. The candidate should preferably be located at a reasonable travel distance from Northwest of England.

Responsibilities:

• Conducting audits against a range of accredited (BRC, ISO, IFS) and client bespoke standards.

• Produce audit reports

• Build strong business relationships with clients

• Ensure that all client's inquiries are handled with in a timely manner and provide a good customer service

• Work closely with colleagues to ensure a quality and efficient service

• Understand the client's market including opportunities and constraints

Skills:

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Computer literate to an intermediate level (Microsoft Office)

• Flexible approach

• Being able to plan efficiently and also change plans on a short notice

Education/Qualifications:

Required:

• Degree in a food-related or bioscience discipline, or as a minimum have successfully completed a higher education course in a related discipline.

• Successful completion of an ISO 9000 Lead Assessor course

Desirable:

• Completed a HACCP training

• Post graduate experience in an Industry or quality management relevant to the food industry

• BRC qualified auditor

Work experience:

• 5 years' experience related to the food industry. This might be as auditor or under other functions within manufacturing/retailing such as quality assurance, food safety.