Food Safety Officer

The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Food Safety and Compliance Officer to join our team and ensure our operations meet all regulatory and food safety standards. The Food Safety Officer will be responsible for leading, implementing, and maintaining effective food safety systems across all Ades Ltd operations. The role provides strategic oversight and operational assurance to ensure full compliance with UK food safety legislation and best practice.

The Food Safety & Compliance Officer will act as the organisations competent person for food safety, providing expert advice, leadership, and regulatory liaison while supporting operational teams to maintain consistently high standards.

Key Responsibilities

Food Safety Governance & Leadership

• Act as the organisations lead and competent person for food safety.
• Provide professional advice and assurance to the CEO and senior management.
• Lead the development, review, and implementation of the Food Safety Management System.
• Ensure food safety governance arrangements meet legal and regulatory expectations.

Compliance & Legal Requirements

• Ensure compliance with all relevant UK food safety legislation, including food hygiene, labelling, allergens, and traceability.
• Monitor compliance across retail, warehouse, production, packing, chilled, and frozen operations.
• Review and approve food safety policies, procedures, and SOPs.
• Ensure corrective actions are implemented and monitored to completion.

HACCP & Risk Management

• Develop, maintain, and review HACCP plans and risk assessments.
• Identify food safety hazards and implement effective control measures. xwwtmva
• Ensure critical control points (CCPs) are monitored, recorded, and verified.
• Lead investig
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