Overview
Most food safety roles focus on maintaining what's already there.
This one is different. We're a business in transformation, evolving from a single-brand, single-channel business into a multi-brand, multi-channel nutrition platform. As we expand our brands, products, customers and routes to market, maintaining robust food safety standards becomes more important than ever.
About the role
We're looking for a Food Safety Systems Specialist to become the driving force behind our Food Safety Management System, someone who enjoys bringing structure to complexity, improving processes, influencing standards and ensuring food safety remains embedded in everything we do.
Location: Onsite in Corby, Northants
Role Type: Permanent, Full Time
What will I be doing?
This is a highly visible role that sits at the heart of our Technical function, working closely with colleagues across Operations, Supply Chain, Product Development and the wider business.
You will take ownership of our Food Safety Management System (FSMS), ensuring it remains effective, compliant, audit‑ready and capable of supporting a growing and increasingly diverse business.
You will be responsible for maintaining and continually improving the systems, documentation, governance and processes that underpin food safety across the organisation. From coordinating internal audits and managing corrective actions through to supporting HACCP reviews and maintaining BRCGS compliance, you will help ensure we remain proactive rather than reactive.
You will also become a key point of coordination across the business, working with stakeholders at all levels to ensure food safety remains embedded in everyday decision‑making and operational activity.
Key responsibilities
- Manage document control, procedures, policies and food safety records
- Lead the internal audit programme, including planning, tracking and follow‑up actions
- Facilitate food safety meetings and monitor key food safety performance indicators
- Coordinate traceability exercises and food safety verification activities
- Maintain training matrices and lead food safety training initiatives
- Support supplier assurance activities, audits and performance reviews
- Analyse food safety data and provide meaningful insight to stakeholders
- Partner with operational teams to identify opportunities for continuous improvement
Am I the right person for this role?
We're looking for someone who combines strong technical knowledge with a practical, collaborative approach. Ideally, with Level 3 qualifications in HACCP and Food Safety and understanding of BRCGS standards.
You may already be working in a Food Safety Systems, Quality Systems, Technical Systems, Compliance or Technical Coordinator role and be looking for an opportunity where you can take greater ownership and influence.
Required experience
- Experience working within a food manufacturing environment operating to a recognised food safety standard
- Strong knowledge of food safety systems, compliance and auditing processes
- Experience coordinating or maintaining food safety and/or quality management systems
- Knowledge of HACCP principles and food safety risk management
- Internal auditing experience and confidence conducting audits independently
- Excellent organisation and document control skills
About Us
The 1:1 Diet is part of Cambridge Nutritional Foods, whose vision is to shape the future of nutrition by setting a high‑standard for evidence‑based health, helping people live healthier, better lives.
Find out more about Cambridge Nutritional Foods on our website: https://cnfl.co.uk/
Benefits
- Business Performance Award
- 10% Employer Pension Contribution
- Up to 30 days holiday a year with our holiday purchase scheme
- Birthday off
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Bi‑annual health check‑ups
- Free The 1:1 Diet products
- Enhanced family leave
Recruitment Process
Following your application, your details will be reviewed by a member of our team. If shortlisted, you'll be contacted for further discussion. Initial interviews will be conducted in the coming weeks, followed by a final stage interview at our Corby HQ.
Contact Details:
Cambridge Nutritional Foods Recruitment Team
