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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Role Snapshot

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"

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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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