Auditor – Feed Ingredient Schemes in Harrogate

Conduct Feed Ingredient Scheme audits for new and existing clients in line with scheme standards and relevant legislation. Assess the effectiveness of control systems and ensure regulatory compliance. Provide technical support to other auditors and technical reviewers. Update and maintain records and reports in electronic systems. Build strong relationships with customers and scheme owners to support long-term partnerships. Stay up to date with industry developments, legislation and Feed Ingredient Scheme requirements. Contribute to continuous improvement of audit processes and service delivery. Attend meetings, training seminars and conferences. Undertake extensive travel as part of the field-based role.

Responsibilities

• Proven experience working in the agrifood industry.
• Higher education qualification in a science-based discipline.
• Technical knowledge of feed ingredients.
• HACCP training.
• Lead Assessor training (can be achieved as part of the role).
• Excellent planning, organisational skills, and interpersonal relations.
• Attention to detail and understanding of specific scheme rules and governance.
• Exceptional communication skills and problem solving abilities.
• Good working knowledge of IT tools (Microsoft Office etc.).
• Ability to work effectively in teams and independently.
• Relevant experience of managing customers.
• Flexible to travel extensively and stay away from home.

Benefits

• Generous Annual Leave – Starting at 25 days plus Bank Holidays, with the option to buy additional leave and increased entitlement with length of service.
• 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday, field-based role (3-4 days per week travelling and auditing).
• Enhanced Family Leave – Enhanced maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave with 6 months full pay, plus 2 weeks full pay for paternity leave.
• Milestone Rewards – paid and unpaid sabbaticals, charity donations, personal gifts, and retail vouchers.
• Salary Reviews.
• Company Bonus Scheme.
• Enhanced Pension Contributions.
• Life Assurance – 4x your annual salary.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – Confidential support, advice, and counselling available 24/7, 365 days a year.
• 24/7 GP Service – Access to medical advice anytime.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Eye Care Vouchers – Supporting your health and well-being.
• Welcome Pack – Filled with company-branded goodies to kickstart your journey with us.

At Kiwa, we deliver results driven by our core values: Ambitious, Reliable, and Engaged the principles that guide how we work with colleagues, customers, and everyone we encounter. We are committed to fostering personal development, encouraging you to be ambitious, explore new ideas, and contribute to making the world a safer, more sustainable place. Here, you’ll thrive in a dynamic environment with ample opportunities for growth and self-development. As an equal opportunity employer, Kiwa celebrates diversity and is dedicated to building an inclusive, supportive workplace. We embrace flexibility in hiring talented individuals from all backgrounds globally, ensuring a work environment free from prejudice, discrimination, and intimidation. Inclusivity and equality are core to who we are, and we uphold these values without exception.

If you have any questions about this role and would like to speak a member of the Talent Team, please e-mail us at uk.careers@kiwa.com.