Food Safety and Integrity Auditor
8 days ago
London
FSIG Auditor Job Description Job Title: FSIG Auditor Location: Field/Home-Based (UK & International Travel) Division: FSIG Reporting To: FSIG Field Team Manager Role Overview The FSIG Auditor plays a key role in safeguarding the M&S brand, ensuring supply chain integrity and food safety. You will conduct audits against M&S Food Safety and Integrity Standards, representing both FSSI Group and M&S with professionalism. A comprehensive induction and training programme will be provided prior to approval by FSIG and M&S technical teams. The role includes UK, European, and long-haul international travel. Key Responsibilities • Conduct audits in line with defined standards and procedures, maintaining accurate records via online systems., • Deliver timely, high-quality audit reports aligned with business KPIs., • Stay informed on technical developments and legislative changes in the food sector., • Maintain current knowledge of company policies and procedures., • Support initiatives such as standards reviews, benchmarking, and client engagement., • Contribute to innovation through horizon scanning and client discovery., • Ensure exceptional customer service and prompt, accurate responses to client queries. Professional Conduct • Maintain independence and impartiality; avoid unauthorised consultancy or training., • Uphold confidentiality and integrity in all audit activities. Qualifications & Experience • Degree in Food Science or equivalent industry experience., • Minimum 10 years post-graduate experience in technical management, QA, auditing, or food safety., • Strong HACCP knowledge, ideally certified via a Codex Alimentarius-based course., • Expertise in multiple food manufacturing processes (e.g., High Risk, HPP, Thermo Processing/Canning)., • Experience with M&S or its supply chain is advantageous. Skills & Attributes • Detail-oriented with strong organisational and analytical skills., • Proven ability to identify food safety risks and proactively support supplier compliance., • Effective communicator across all the various levels of the manufacturing process and supply chain leadership, • Self-motivated and collaborative team player., • Experience in fast-paced environments with excellent customer service and interpersonal skills., • Capable of managing workload efficiently to meet service standards. Additional Requirements • Flexibility for UK and international travel; a valid passport and a UK (or equivalent) driving licence are required., • Willingness to work outside standard hours as needed., • Ability to handle confidential information with sound judgment., • Perform other relevant duties as required.