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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