Food Safety Assessor (EHO or FSO) - Manchester

Job ID:42372
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Position Category:Assessors
Position Type:Contractor On Demand

Location: Manchester & North West England (home‑based with regional travel)
Contract Type: Contractor / Associate (flexible days)

The Opportunity

We are seeking experienced Food Safety Assessors to support a high‑profile UK retail and hospitality estate through second‑party food safety assessments. This role suits professionals operating at EHO / Food Safety Officer (FSO) standard, with strong practical experience in food safety enforcement, assurance, or multi‑site compliance activity.

You will carry out risk‑based assessments across a variety of food retail and hospitality operations, providing clear, evidence‑based findings and practical improvement insight.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver structured food safety assessments aligned to UK food law and recognised codes of practice
• Assess compliance against Food Standards Agency food hygiene requirements and internal brand standards
• Review food safety management systems, including HACCP‑based controls
• Identify non‑conformities and areas of risk, providing clear and proportionate feedback
• Produce accurate, timely and objective written reports
• Operate independently across multiple sites within the North West region
• Act professionally and consistently when engaging with site management teams

Essential Requirements

• Background operating at EHO / Food Safety Officer standard
• Substantial experience in one or more of the following:
  • Local Authority food safety enforcement
  • Food safety auditing or inspection
  • Multi‑site retail or hospitality food safety management
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • UK Food Law and FSA guidance
  • HACCP principles
  • Food hygiene rating scheme expectations

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Comfortable working autonomously and managing a regional schedule

Environmental Health degree or equivalent qualification

Chartered / Practitioner membership (e.g. CIEH or equivalent)

Experience conducting second‑party or brand auditsBackground working with large retail, supermarket or hospitality estates

UK‑based with the ability to travel across Manchester and the North West

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