Senior Assurance Manager

Scottish Development International

. Support third country audits through preparation, participation in audit activities, and monitoring agreed corrective actions .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeAberdeen • United KingdomSenior💰 £49,401 - £59,152 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in food safety regulation and enforcement, with a strong understanding of food law and regulatory systems. Proven ability to engage stakeholders and lead projects effectively within the food sector.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Environmental Health Officer QualificationFood Safety Regulation ExperienceFood Sector Auditing ExperienceUnderstanding of Food LawStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Food Safety AuditingRegulatory ComplianceRisk ManagementEnforcement AdviceTechnical Control Delivery

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaborationDecision MakingStakeholder Relationship BuildingProject Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

REHIS/EHRB QualificationBPSS Completion

Industry Keywords

Food ProcessingFood ManufacturingOfficial ControlsHigh-Risk Food SectorMulti-Annual National Control Plan

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support third country audits through preparation, participation in audit activities, and monitoring agreed corrective actions
Coordinate input to the annual report against the Multi-Annual National Control Plan
Lead projects to review local authority support materials
Provide subject matter expertise to support organisational priorities
Lead risk management and enforcement advice for food safety incidents
Represent Food Standards Scotland at local authority-facing meetings
Lead local authority engagement and build and enhance stakeholder relationships
Represent Food Standards Scotland at external meetings and presentations
Keep up to date with FSS developments and strategic objectives
Communicate effectively with stakeholders at external meetings
Support third country assurance matters and technical official control delivery for FSS and local authority colleagues

Requirements

What you’ll need

Environmental Health Officer or Food Safety Officer with an appropriate qualification recognised by REHIS/EHRB, or suitable equivalent qualification
Direct significant experience of regulating the food sector, including formal enforcement
In-depth experience of inspecting and auditing in the high-risk food processing and manufacturing sector
Comprehensive and practical understanding of legislation and official guidance relating to food law
Comprehensive and practical understanding of regulatory systems for delivering official controls
Connections and communications – Practitioner level
Delivery and decision making at pace – Practitioner level
Working Together – Level 3
Seeing the Bigger Picture – Level 3
Existing and ongoing right to work in the UK
Ability to provide a CV and supporting statement of no more than 1500 words
Successful completion of BPSS, including identity, right to work, employment history, and unspent criminal record checks
Willingness to complete an interview and presentation if invited
Proof of qualifications at assessment stage

Benefits

Comp & perks

Supportive and inclusive working environment
35-hour standard working week
Flexible working options
Hybrid working
Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) pre-employment checks
Interview and presentation assessment opportunity
Permanent employment