Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Aberdeen About the job Job summary Are you interested in working for an organisation with a vision to create a safe, healthy and sustainable food environment for everyone in Scotland? The Enforcement Delivery Branch, part of the Local Authority Delivery Division, supports Local Authority enforcement of food law through direct engagement with Environmental Health colleagues, provision of expert advice, and producing enforcement guidance. This Enforcement Manager role within the Enforcement Delivery team, reporting to a Senior Enforcement Manager, plays a key part in delivering the branch business plan and the organisation's Corporate Plan. The role supports a strategic programme focused on official controls in approved establishments and registered food businesses. Job description Support the delivery of key projects in areas such as the food safety and standards, food law delivery systems, Scottish National Database, approved establishments, allergens and hypersensitivities, primary production and novel foods. Manage a diverse portfolio of work across the food law delivery landscape by communicating with Local Authorities, FSA, and other government departments. Work with other project managers across the Enforcement Delivery team and throughout Food Standards Scotland to ensure a collaborative approach to delivery. Provide general support within the team as required in relation to the delivery of the monthly enforcement report publication and other communication to Local Authorities and stakeholders. Oversee the management of the Enforcement Delivery resources including Local Authority guidance and Food Business Resources including CookSafe, ButherSafe, RetailSafe and MenuCal. Provide support to the Scottish Food Crime and Incidents Unit in the event of an incident and take part in, emergency exercises related to testing FSS readiness in this area. Person specification Technical / Professional Skills: Connections and communication with stakeholders Working Level. Data and insight Working Level. You can find out more about the skills required here Experience: Direct experience working in or regulating the food sector. This may include food safety, product development, official control activities or auditing food businesses. Behaviours: Making Effective Decisions Level 3. Managing a Quality Service Level 3. Working Together Level 3. You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours, here Benefits Alongside your salary of £36,944, Scottish Government contributes £10,702 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Things you need to know Selection process details Apply online, providing a CV and Supporting Statement (of no more than 1000 words) which provides evidence of how you meet the skills, experience and behaviours listed in the Success Profile above. If invited for further assessment, this will consist of an interview and a presentation. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window). Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : Grainne Gilson-Smith Email : grainne.gilson-smithfss.scot Recruitment team Email : scottishgovernmentrecruitmentgov.scot Apply at advertiser's site Share this page Print Email Gmail Facebook LinkedIn