756 Food Safety Consultant jobs in the United Kingdom

Food Safety Consultant/Auditor

Primary locations: London & North West - but strong candidates from other areas could also be considered.

Hybrid Working – A Mix of Client Visits and Remote Flexibility

About Food Alert & The Citation Group

With offices in London and Wellingborough, Food Alert is a leading food safety and health & safety consultancy working across the UK. We specialise in the hospitality sector supporting standout names like BrewDog, Dishoom, The Ivy Collection, and Citizen M, while also serving clients in retail, leisure, education, and healthcare.

We’re part of The Citation Group, one of the UK’s leading providers of Health & Safety, HR, Employment Law, and ISO services. With 110,000+ clients, 15 acquisitions in 3 years, and backing from KKR, Hg Capital, and HarbourVest, our growth is accelerating—and we want you to be part of it.

At Citation, we don’t just provide jobs; we build careers that inspire and empower. We’re a fast-paced, forward-thinking group that values action over politics, people over process, and passion in everything we do.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Conducting food safety and health & safety inspections and records audits at client premises.
• Producing compliance reports and practical recommendations for clients following each visit.
• Delivering risk assessments: including occupational, manual handling and PPE - particularly in hospitality environments.
• Supporting new client onboarding, including the implementation of our digital compliance platform, ALERT65.
• Providing tailored advice, consultancy and training to clients across a wide range of environments.
• Acting as Account Manager for a number of clients - typically individual or small group hospitality operators.
• Conducting investigations into allegations such as food poisoning, allergen incidents or foreign body contamination.
• Participating in our Advice Line rota, offering reactive expert guidance and managing investigations.
• Offering constructive feedback to internal teams, including IT (for platform improvements) and Operations, to support continuous improvement.
• Engaging in internal training (CPD) and team development.
• Managing communications efficiently—responding to client and internal queries in a timely and professional manner.

What We’re Looking For

• A solid background in food safety and health & safety auditing, ideally in hospitality. A minimum Level 4 Food Safety qualification is essential, with a BSc in Environmental Health or equivalent industry experience highly desirable.
• Experience auditing high-risk operations such as hotels with spa/swimming pool facilities would be a distinct advantage.
• Excellent time management, communication, and organisational skills - you’ll need to manage a busy and varied caseload.
• An adaptable and relationship-led approach; client experience is everything to us.
• Driving Licence and car needed as travelling to clients regularly

Who You Are

• Personable and customer-focused, with the ability to build long-term client relationships.
• Confident and constructive: someone who can influence change and drive high standards.
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving and process-thinking capabilities.
• A true team player who contributes to a positive, proactive culture.

Why Join Us

• Tailored on-the-job training, mentoring and progression support.
• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays + 3 ‘gift days’ over the festive period.
• Additional leave benefits (e.g. marriage week, new grandparent leave).
• Enhanced sick pay and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Healthcare cash plan including discounted gym membership.
• Referral bonuses, incentive vouchers and team socials—we know how to celebrate!

Food Safety Consultant/Auditor - Midlands Area

Hybrid Working – A Mix of Client Visits and Remote Flexibility

About Food Alert & The Citation Group

With offices in London and Wellingborough, Food Alert is a leading food safety and health & safety consultancy working across the UK. We specialise in the hospitality sector supporting standout names like BrewDog, Dishoom, The Ivy Collection, and Citizen M, while also serving clients in retail, leisure, education, and healthcare.

We’re part of The Citation Group, one of the UK’s leading providers of Health & Safety, HR, Employment Law, and ISO services. With 110,000+ clients, 15 acquisitions in 3 years, and backing from KKR, Hg Capital, and HarbourVest, our growth is accelerating—and we want you to be part of it.

At Citation, we don’t just provide jobs; we build careers that inspire and empower. We’re a fast-paced, forward-thinking group that values action over politics, people over process, and passion in everything we do.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Conducting food safety and health & safety inspections and records audits at client premises.
• Producing compliance reports and practical recommendations for clients following each visit.
• Delivering risk assessments: including occupational, manual handling and PPE - particularly in hospitality environments.
• Supporting new client onboarding, including the implementation of our digital compliance platform, ALERT65.
• Providing tailored advice, consultancy and training to clients across a wide range of environments.
• Acting as Account Manager for a number of clients - typically individual or small group hospitality operators.
• Conducting investigations into allegations such as food poisoning, allergen incidents or foreign body contamination.
• Participating in our Advice Line rota, offering reactive expert guidance and managing investigations.
• Offering constructive feedback to internal teams, including IT (for platform improvements) and Operations, to support continuous improvement.
• Engaging in internal training (CPD) and team development.
• Managing communications efficiently—responding to client and internal queries in a timely and professional manner.

What We’re Looking For

• A solid background in food safety and health & safety auditing, ideally in hospitality. A minimum Level 4 Food Safety qualification is essential, with a BSc in Environmental Health or equivalent industry experience highly desirable.
• Experience auditing high-risk operations such as hotels with spa/swimming pool facilities would be a distinct advantage.
• Excellent time management, communication, and organisational skills - you’ll need to manage a busy and varied caseload.
• An adaptable and relationship-led approach; client experience is everything to us.

Who You Are

• Personable and customer-focused, with the ability to build long-term client relationships.
• Confident and constructive: someone who can influence change and drive high standards.
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving and process-thinking capabilities.
• A true team player who contributes to a positive, proactive culture.

Why Join Us

• Tailored on-the-job training, mentoring and progression support.
• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays + 3 ‘gift days’ over the festive period.
• Additional leave benefits (e.g. marriage week, new grandparent leave).
• Enhanced sick pay and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Healthcare cash plan including discounted gym membership.
• Referral bonuses, incentive vouchers and team socials—we know how to celebrate!

Food Safety Consultant/Auditor - North West Region

Hybrid Working – A Mix of Client Visits and Remote Flexibility

A full, valid UK driving licence is essential for this role, as regular travel to client sites/locations is required.

About Food Alert & The Citation Group

With offices in London and Wellingborough, Food Alert is a leading food safety and health & safety consultancy working across the UK. We specialise in the hospitality sector supporting standout names like BrewDog, Dishoom, The Ivy Collection, and Citizen M, while also serving clients in retail, leisure, education, and healthcare.

We’re part of The Citation Group, one of the UK’s leading providers of Health & Safety, HR, Employment Law, and ISO services. With 110,000+ clients, 15 acquisitions in 3 years, and backing from KKR, Hg Capital, and HarbourVest, our growth is accelerating—and we want you to be part of it.

At Citation, we don’t just provide jobs; we build careers that inspire and empower. We’re a fast-paced, forward-thinking group that values action over politics, people over process, and passion in everything we do.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Conducting food safety and health & safety inspections and records audits at client premises.
• Producing compliance reports and practical recommendations for clients following each visit.
• Delivering risk assessments: including occupational, manual handling and PPE - particularly in hospitality environments.
• Supporting new client onboarding, including the implementation of our digital compliance platform, ALERT65.
• Providing tailored advice, consultancy and training to clients across a wide range of environments.
• Acting as Account Manager for a number of clients - typically individual or small group hospitality operators.
• Conducting investigations into allegations such as food poisoning, allergen incidents or foreign body contamination.
• Participating in our Advice Line rota, offering reactive expert guidance and managing investigations.
• Offering constructive feedback to internal teams, including IT (for platform improvements) and Operations, to support continuous improvement.
• Engaging in internal training (CPD) and team development.
• Managing communications efficiently—responding to client and internal queries in a timely and professional manner.

What We’re Looking For

• A solid background in food safety and health & safety auditing, ideally in hospitality. A minimum Level 4 Food Safety qualification is essential, with a BSc in Environmental Health or equivalent industry experience highly desirable.
• Experience auditing high-risk operations such as hotels with spa/swimming pool facilities would be a distinct advantage.
• Excellent time management, communication, and organisational skills - you’ll need to manage a busy and varied caseload.
• An adaptable and relationship-led approach; client experience is everything to us.

Who You Are

• Personable and customer-focused, with the ability to build long-term client relationships.
• Confident and constructive: someone who can influence change and drive high standards.
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving and process-thinking capabilities.
• A true team player who contributes to a positive, proactive culture.

Why Join Us

• Tailored on-the-job training, mentoring and progression support.
• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays + 3 ‘gift days’ over the festive period.
• Additional leave benefits (e.g. marriage week, new grandparent leave).
• Enhanced sick pay and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Healthcare cash plan including discounted gym membership.
• Referral bonuses, incentive vouchers and team socials—we know how to celebrate!

Food Safety Consultant/Auditor - Midlands Area

Hybrid Working – A Mix of Client Visits and Remote Flexibility

About Food Alert & The Citation Group

With offices in London and Wellingborough, Food Alert is a leading food safety and health & safety consultancy working across the UK. We specialise in the hospitality sector supporting standout names like BrewDog, Dishoom, The Ivy Collection, and Citizen M, while also serving clients in retail, leisure, education, and healthcare.

We’re part of The Citation Group, one of the UK’s leading providers of Health & Safety, HR, Employment Law, and ISO services. With 110,000+ clients, 15 acquisitions in 3 years, and backing from KKR, Hg Capital, and HarbourVest, our growth is accelerating—and we want you to be part of it.

At Citation, we don’t just provide jobs; we build careers that inspire and empower. We’re a fast-paced, forward-thinking group that values action over politics, people over process, and passion in everything we do.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Conducting food safety and health & safety inspections and records audits at client premises.
• Producing compliance reports and practical recommendations for clients following each visit.
• Delivering risk assessments: including occupational, manual handling and PPE - particularly in hospitality environments.
• Supporting new client onboarding, including the implementation of our digital compliance platform, ALERT65.
• Providing tailored advice, consultancy and training to clients across a wide range of environments.
• Acting as Account Manager for a number of clients - typically individual or small group hospitality operators.
• Conducting investigations into allegations such as food poisoning, allergen incidents or foreign body contamination.
• Participating in our Advice Line rota, offering reactive expert guidance and managing investigations.
• Offering constructive feedback to internal teams, including IT (for platform improvements) and Operations, to support continuous improvement.
• Engaging in internal training (CPD) and team development.
• Managing communications efficiently—responding to client and internal queries in a timely and professional manner.

What We’re Looking For

• A solid background in food safety and health & safety auditing, ideally in hospitality. A minimum Level 4 Food Safety qualification is essential, with a BSc in Environmental Health or equivalent industry experience highly desirable.
• Experience auditing high-risk operations such as hotels with spa/swimming pool facilities would be a distinct advantage.
• Excellent time management, communication, and organisational skills - you’ll need to manage a busy and varied caseload.
• An adaptable and relationship-led approach; client experience is everything to us.

Who You Are

• Personable and customer-focused, with the ability to build long-term client relationships.
• Confident and constructive: someone who can influence change and drive high standards.
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving and process-thinking capabilities.
• A true team player who contributes to a positive, proactive culture.

Why Join Us

• Tailored on-the-job training, mentoring and progression support.
• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays + 3 ‘gift days’ over the festive period.
• Additional leave benefits (e.g. marriage week, new grandparent leave).
• Enhanced sick pay and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Healthcare cash plan including discounted gym membership.
• Referral bonuses, incentive vouchers and team socials—we know how to celebrate!

• Manage and direct all day-to-day manufacturing operations, including production planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Ensure all production activities comply with stringent food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, BRC) and quality control procedures.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of production supervisors and operatives, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track efficiency, output, waste reduction, and quality.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other relevant approaches.
• Manage operational budgets, controlling costs related to raw materials, labour, energy, and overheads.
• Oversee inventory management and work closely with the supply chain team to ensure efficient material flow.
• Ensure the maintenance and proper functioning of all production equipment, working closely with engineering teams.
• Champion a strong safety culture, ensuring all health and safety regulations are adhered to and promoting safe working practices.
• Collaborate with other departments, including R&D, Sales, and Logistics, to ensure alignment and meet business objectives.

• Proven experience in a senior operations or production management role within the food manufacturing sector.
• In-depth knowledge of food production processes, quality control, and food safety standards.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate staff.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies is highly desirable.
• Excellent understanding of operational KPIs and performance metrics.
• Strong financial acumen and experience in budget management.
• Proficiency in using manufacturing execution systems (MES) or ERP systems.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• A relevant degree in Food Science, Engineering, Business Management, or a related field is preferred.

• Oversee all aspects of the food manufacturing operations, including production, quality control, and engineering.
• Develop and execute strategic plans to enhance operational efficiency and productivity.
• Manage the manufacturing budget and ensure cost-effective operations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the operations team to foster a culture of excellence.
• Implement Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure strict adherence to quality, safety, and hygiene standards (e.g., HACCP, BRC).
• Manage the supply chain, including procurement, logistics, and inventory management.
• Collaborate with R&D, sales, and marketing to ensure alignment and meet market demands.
• Drive innovation in manufacturing processes and technologies.
• Report on operational performance to the executive leadership team.

QA Lead - Food Manufacturing

Leicestershire

£37k

This successful Food manufacturer has a new opportunity for a QA Lead - a new role to add to the team. If you are looking for the next step in your technical career and would like to develop your skills surrounded by supportive, experienced and knowledgeable technical team, this is an ideal move.

Why join this business?

• A medium sized food business with a wide range of customers. A varied customer base for any food manufacturer gives a good balance and healthy security for the future.
• A positive and friendly place to work with good employee engagement - the evidence is there to see, touch and feel.
• A leadership team with clear goals and ambitions, defining their culture and giving clear direction.
• Excellent growth plans, well invested factory.

Overview of day to day responsibilities:

• Have a strong presence in the factory.
• Supervise a small team of QA's in food manufacturing, taking accountability for your team's performance while promoting and maintaining high standards of food safety and quality.
• Conduct audits and inspections of the production facility including the processes and products to ensure compliance with specification, retail and company standards.
• Direct food safety and quality improvement projects to ensure excellence in product standards.
• Coordinate, prioritise, and delegate daily responsibilities for your team to ensure the timely completion of audits, verifications, and compliance tasks
• Conduct internal training and provide guidance on quality assurance principles and practices.
• Maintain accurate and up to date records and documentation of audit findings and actions.
• Build and interpret data from audits to identify areas for improvement and develop action plans.
• Participate in the continual development of the Quality Management Systems on site and highlight any changes to the production and engineering teams.
• Support the implementation of the Quality Plan focusing on GMP, hygiene, traceability and the audit schedule.

In terms of background the ideal candidate will have:

• Ideally a background in QA in the food industry.
• Good understanding of GMP and promoting high standards.
• Comfortable being in a busy factory, communicating clearly and openly with staff in all functions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Able to support successful audits.

If you are detail orientated, self-motivated with a passion for quality in food manufacturing this is an ideal role for that next step in your technical career.

• Conduct remote audits and assessments of hygiene standards.
• Evaluate client compliance with food safety regulations and standards.
• Develop and recommend corrective action plans for hygiene improvements.
• Provide expert advice on cleaning, disinfection, and allergen control.
• Review and advise on HACCP plans and sanitation protocols.
• Develop and deliver virtual training sessions on food safety and hygiene.
• Stay current with industry trends and regulatory changes.
• Prepare detailed audit reports and documentation.
• Support clients in achieving and maintaining relevant certifications.
• Foster a strong hygiene culture within client organisations.

• Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Environmental Health, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in food safety, hygiene, or quality assurance in the food industry.
• Proven experience in auditing or consulting on food safety standards (e.g., BRCGS, FSSC 22000).
• In-depth knowledge of cleaning chemicals, disinfection techniques, and allergen management.
• Excellent understanding of HACCP principles and food safety management systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
• Proficiency in using virtual collaboration tools and platforms.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects remotely.

Process Technologist - Food Manufacturing!

Location: Carlisle

Role Type: Permanent, Full Time

£40,000 + Excellent Benefits Package + Growth and Progression Opportunities + Training and Development

About the Company

Join one of the UK’s leading food manufacturers, supplying high-quality products across a range of categories to major retailers and food service partners. With a strong focus on quality, innovation, and people, this organisation offers a supportive environment where you can develop your skills and build a long-term career in food manufacturing.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated Process Technologist to join our team in Carlisle. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with at least one year of experience in the food industry, ideally with a background in a food-related degree.

You will play a key role in developing and launching new food products — from concept creation through to factory trials and product launch. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about food, enjoys problem-solving, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end process of new product development, from concept to launch
• Assist with recipe formulation, sample preparation, and kitchen or factory trials
• Maintain and complete NPD documentation, including product specifications and submission forms
• Use Excel, PowerPoint, and internal systems for project tracking and reporting
• Upload and manage product information on retailer systems and portals
• Collaborate closely with NPD, Technical, and Commercial teams to ensure successful product launches

About You

Whether you’re already working as an NPD Technologist or with relevant experience working in food manufacturing, this role could be right for you.

Key Skills & Attributes:

• Degree (or equivalent) in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related discipline
• Experience of working within a food manufacturing process environment
• Creative, enthusiastic, and passionate about food and innovation
• Confident with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and general administrative tasks
• Good understanding of current food trends, consumers, and competitors
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail and Strong problem-solving and organisational abilities

Benefits

• Career growth and professional development opportunities
• Training and mentoring to support personal progression
• Employee assistance and wellbeing support services
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee referral rewards
• Discounts and perks across a range of retail and leisure partners

Why Join Us?

This is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking food manufacturer that values creativity, collaboration, and career development. You’ll be part of a dynamic team where innovation is encouraged, and your contribution will directly impact exciting new product launches across the UK market.

If this role is of interst, please apply with your updated CV and a member of our team will get in touch!