Civil Service - Food Standards Agency

Head of Surveillance

We offer great flexible working opportunities, and have offices in Belfast, Cardiff and York. £68,767 Closing Date: 1155 pm on Saturday 21st November 2026 Permanent
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Science leader for agri-food surveillance in the UK food safety system.

Salary
£68,767
Working Pattern
Flexible working, Full-time
Location
We offer great flexible working opportunities, and have offices in Belfast, Cardiff and York.
Closing Date
1155 pm on Saturday 21st November 2026
Qualifications & Related Pathways
Degree Desirable
Related degrees/fields: Food Science
"Degree" — Job Specification
Experience Required
Expertise in agri-food sampling and surveillance Essential
"Expertise in agri-food sampling and surveillance" — Job Specification
Key Skills
Building influential partnerships Desirable
"Building influential partnerships"
Requisition Details
  • Job ID: #8602
  • Employer: Civil Service - Food Standards Agency
  • Location: We offer great flexible working opportunities, and have offices in Belfast, Cardiff and York.
  • Closing Date: 1155 pm on Saturday 21st November 2026
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Last Verified: 2026-11-13
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