Are you a passionate pig industry expert, with a strong understanding of agricultural standards, assurance programmes and compliance requirements?
NSF is looking for an Agricultural Technical Scheme Lead to provide technical leadership across a portfolio of pig assurance and certification programmes such as Red Tractor.
This is a fantastic opportunity to use your technical expertise to influence standards, support certification decisions, work directly with industry stakeholders and help maintain confidence in assurance programmes that play a vital role across the pig supply chain. Whether you're already working in assurance or supporting compliance within a producer, processor or agricultural business, this role offers a unique opportunity to gain experience in a global organisation whilst helping shape standards and best practice across the pig industry.
What We Offer:
Remote Working: Work from home, with support from a collaborative UK-based team
Industry Leadership: Act as a technical expert within agricultural assurance and food production
Scheme Exposure: Work closely with recognised agricultural certification schemes and standards
Technical Development: Apply and further develop your expertise across auditing, certification and scheme management
Stakeholder Visibility: Work with scheme owners, customers, auditors and internal teams across Europe & Africa
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health cover, death-in-service benefit, company sick pay scheme, and income protection
Wellbeing Support: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and an annual paid Mental Wellness Day
Volunteering Time: Paid time off to support causes you care about
Responsibilities
Including, but not limited to:
Act as the technical expert for NSF's pig assurance and certification schemes
Provide guidance and support to scheme owners, customers, auditors and internal teams
Review audit and certification activities to ensure scheme requirements are met
Support auditor training, calibration and technical consistency
Manage technical issues, complaints and scheme-related enquiries
Contribute to scheme development, industry projects and business growth initiatives
Represent NSF with customers, scheme owners and at industry events
Qualifications
- Strong technical knowledge of the pig industry
- Experience working with agricultural standards, assurance programmes, or compliance requirements
- Understanding of pig production standards and industry best practice
- Ability to interpret requirements, make sound technical decisions and solve complex issues
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Auditor qualifications or certification scheme experience would be advantageous
- Agricultural qualification (or equivalent) would be advantageous
Our Culture:
At NSF, our mission is to improve human and planet health. Our culture is rooted in four central values:
- Do the Right Thing,
- Treat People Well
- Relentlessly Pursue Excellence
- We are one NSF.
These principles drive everything we do - from client service to internal collaboration.
Apply now and send us your CV and cover letter. Come join our team, we look forward to hearing from you!
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Agricultural Technical Scheme Lead - Pigs (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract) employer: NSF
NSF is an exceptional employer for those seeking meaningful work in animal welfare auditing, offering independent contractors the flexibility to manage their own schedules while contributing to a mission that prioritises human and planet health. With a culture built on integrity, respect, and excellence, NSF provides a supportive environment where professionals can thrive and grow, making it an ideal choice for experienced auditors looking to make a positive impact in the agriculture sector.
