Job Description

Certification Support Officer (Exports)

Location:

Newark

Hours:

40 hours per week, Tuesday to Saturday

Type:

Permanent, Full-time

Start Date:

ASAP

Salary:

27,000 per annum

The Opportunity

HallMark Veterinary and Compliance Services is recruiting for a Certification Support Office to support export certification activities in Newark. This is a permanent, on-site role offering stability, consistent Monday-Friday working hours, and the opportunity to play a key part in supporting safe, compliant, and efficient export processes for businesses within the region. As part of HallMark's Exports Team, you will provide essential support to Official Veterinarians, helping ensure that products of animal origin meet UK legislation and importing country requirements. Full training will be provided on relevant plants, systems, and export processes, along with support to obtain the required CSO qualification.

About the Role

As a Certification Support Officer, you will play a vital role in the export certification process by supporting documentation checks, product verification, and loading supervision. You will work closely with Official Veterinarians, site teams, and export clients to ensure consignments are prepared accurately and compliantly for export. This role is well suited to individuals with experience in warehouses, cold stores, logistics, or official controls who are highly organised, detail-focused, and looking to develop a career in export compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

Support Official Veterinarians with export certification activities and preparation of Export Health Certificates. Prepare and check export documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with certification requirements. Assist with product inspection, labelling, and supervision of loading activities. Ensure consignments meet UK legislation and importing country requirements prior to dispatch. Liaise professionally with site teams and export clients to support smooth export operations. Maintain accurate records and complete documentation in line with HallMark and regulatory systems.

Qualifications & Skills

Essential:

Strong attention to detail and confidence working with documentation. Good communication and organisational skills. Experience in a warehouse, cold store, logistics, or regulatory environment (desirable but not essential). Willingness to obtain the OCQ(AHP) - CSO qualification. Full UK driving licence. Right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available).
Academic eligibility for the CSO qualification includes one of the following:

3 A-levels, including at least one natural science or food production subject, or A UK university degree (any subject), or Equivalent qualifications (e.g. Scottish Highers or overseas qualifications).

Desirable:

Experience supporting export or certification activities. Experience working within food production, meat processing, or official controls environments. Familiarity with compliance or regulatory processes.

Why Join HallMark

A stable, long-term role within a trusted and respected UK organisation. Full training and ongoing development support. Company pension. Opportunities for long-term career progression within export certification Supportive and professional working culture.

Apply Now

If you're an organised and detail-focused professional looking for a rewarding role supporting UK export certification, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Free parking On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Newark-on-Trent NG23 6SP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Language:

English (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person