Do you have Level 4 qualifications in Food Safety and Health & Safety, along with experience conducting audits or inspections?
At NSF, we’re looking for a Senior Food Service Auditor based in the North of England or Scotland. You’ll primarily conduct food safety and health and safety audits at restaurants, bars, grocery stores, and other food service locations within your local area, while also supporting the training and development of other auditors, completing quality monitoring activities and helping ensure our standards are applied consistently.
We’re flexible on where you’re based, provided you live in the North of England or Scotland.
What We Offer:
- Flexible Working: Monday to Friday. While travel to and from audits means it’s not strictly 9 - 5, you’ll have flexibility in planning your working week
- Localised Work, Less Travel: We keep your audit area local so you’re not spending hours on the road. That means more time at home and less time commuting.
- Minimal Overnight Stays: Overnight stays are rare and only ever required if you choose to take them on.
- Make a Visible Impact: Help restaurants, bars, and grocery stores meet maintain high standards in food safety and compliance.
- Continued Development: Build your auditing, coaching and leadership experience within a growing global organisation.
Responsibilities
Including, but not limited to:
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Conduct food safety and health and safety audits at client sites
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Train and coach client teams while on-site
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Write up audit findings and share the results with client managers
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Collect samples and arrange for them to be sent to laboratories
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Plan your audits to meet deadlines
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Conduct monitoring and quality visits
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Train, coach and support new and existing auditors
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Complete desktop reviews and provide constructive feedback
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Help ensure NSF and client standards are applied consistently
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Keep in touch with audit teams, managers and client contacts
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Support audit scheduling and identify any gaps in auditor availability
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Jump in on other tasks when needed
Qualifications
- Level 4 qualifications in Food Safety and Health & Safety
- Experience conducting food safety and health and safety audits or inspections
- Auditor qualifications aligned with ISO 19011
- Able to plan and carry out audits independently
- Experience training, coaching or developing others
- Excellent communication skills
- Confident writing clear and accurate reports
- Able to handle sensitive conversations professionally
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Must have a full UK driving licence
- Ready and willing to travel to client sites
- Confident using Microsoft Office and PDF software
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.
Send us your CV and cover letter today!
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Senior Food Service Auditor - Northern England/Scotland employer: NSF
At NSF, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values flexibility and career development. As a Food Service Auditor in Leeds, you'll enjoy structured hours, minimal travel, and the opportunity to enhance your skills with fully funded training, all while making a meaningful impact on food safety standards in your community.
