Head of Surveillance

Head of Surveillance - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK You need JavaScript enabled to use this service. Cookies on Civil Service Jobs We'd like to use analytics cookies so we can understand how you use Civil Service Jobs and make improvements. We also use essential cookies to remember if you’ve accepted analytics cookies. Your cookie preferences have been set You have chosen to accept analytics cookies. You will be asked for your preferences again in 90 days. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Your cookie preferences have been set You have chosen to reject analytics cookies. You will be asked for your preferences again in 90 days. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Skip to main content GOV.UK Civil Service Jobs Beta Your feedback will help us to improve. Home Sign in to your account Cymraeg Head of Surveillance Food Standards Agency Apply before 11:55 pm on Saturday 21st November 2026 Return to search results Details Reference number 487839 Salary £68,767 G6: £68,767 (National) £73,117 (London) A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% GBP Job grade Grade 6 Contract type Permanent Business area FSA - Information and Science - Science, Evidence and Research Type of role Project Delivery Science Senior leadership Strategy Working pattern Flexible working, Full-time, Homeworking, Job share Number of jobs available 1 Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location We offer great flexible working opportunities, and have offices in Belfast, Cardiff and York. Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not overseas. Some travel within the UK will be required, possibly with overnight stays. Occasional overseas travel may also be required. About the job Job summary Are you an experienced science leader with expertise in agri-food sampling and surveillance? Can you build influential partnerships and lead national scientific capabilities to meet current and future food safety challenges? As Head of Surveillance, you will lead the Food Standards Agency’s surveillance teams within the Science, Evidence and Research Division, delivering high-impact surveillance, research and innovation that supports the UK’s food standards system You will lead delivery of the National Food Surveillance Programme, covering sampling, testing methods, laboratory capacity and associated enabling infrastructure (such as data management and