Head of Food Assurance Services at SGS

, , United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jun, 26

Salary

70000.0

Posted On

24 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategy Development, Business Growth, Commercial Strategy, Market Understanding, Team Leadership, Operational Success, Marketing Strategy Implementation, Cross Selling, Risk Management, Certification Programs, Audits, Training, Advisory Services, Food Safety, Supply Chain Management

Industry

Professional Services

Description

Company Description We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability. SGS’s Business Assurance division helps companies build trust and manage risk through certification, audits, training, and advisory services—empowering them to meet global standards and boost performance. SGS provides benchmarked GFSI-approved certification programs in Food and Feed Safety, along with voluntary certification schemes, customised audit solutions, animal welfare programs and training, to enable full supply chain and risk management from farm to fork. We also provide programs for cosmetics, consumer products and pharma. Job Description Job Title: Head of Food Assurance Job Type: Permanent Location: Fully remote – UK travel required (Office – Oldbury) Hours: Monday to Friday – 37.5 hours per week Salary: Up to £70,000 pa DOE Industry: Business Assurance Overview of the role To develop the strategy of growth for the UK Food Assurance business and then execute the plan to deliver business targets of growth based upon key business commercial strategies Utilise your extensive network and understanding of the UK Food market To lead the UK Food & Farm Assurance teams to commercial and operational success Work closely with the commercial team to develop and implement marketing strategies Work with internal and external stakeholders to encourage cross selling services Qualifications The ideal candidate for this role is an experienced, commercially focussed food industry professional to lead and drive our Food Assurance business in the UK. If you are from a UK based food retailer, supermarket or major food manufacturing business, then we want to hear from you! You will also have the following: Degree in food science or related field Full driving licence for use in the UK Experience in commercially defining and executing UK Food growth strategies Experience in leading teams both technical and operational Additional Information At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for: Performance related Sales Bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria) Private Medical cover (subject to eligibility) Competitive pension scheme & Life Assurance Generous Annual leave allowance (increasing with service) plus Bank Holidays Company Car SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law. APPLY NOW for full consideration, if you are selected for an interview, or further consideration, we will be in touch with you directly.

Responsibilities

The main responsibility is to develop and execute the growth strategy for the UK Food Assurance business to meet defined business targets, leveraging commercial strategies and an extensive industry network. This role also involves leading the UK Food & Farm Assurance teams toward commercial and operational success while collaborating with the commercial team on marketing and encouraging cross-selling services.