Job Description

Audit Point is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee our inspection services across the UK. This is a key leadership role, combining expertise in food safety, food quality, health & safety (H&S), and compliance oversight. You will manage our nationwide field team, provide technical direction on both quality and safety inspection projects, and work directly with senior client representatives in some of the UK's largest food and hospitality groups.

About the Role

Based at our HQ in Wadebridge, this permanent full-time role covers both office and field responsibilities. You will:

Manage and support our national field inspection team Coordinate our office project admin teams to ensure client delivery Provide technical oversight of food safety, food quality, H&S, and compliance projects Liaise with clients at senior level, including monthly KPI review meetings Ensure inspections meet both internal and legislative standards, including technical compliance and product sampling regimes Oversee project planning and delivery, ensuring consistency of data across multi-site and multi auditor inspection projects Support clients with food safety and quality input based on inspection results Travel across the UK to meet with team members and clients (a company vehicle is provided)

What We're Looking For:

The ideal candidate will combine strong technical knowledge with excellent leadership and communication skills. Our ideal candidate will be drawing from:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills A solid background in food safety, food quality, and health & safety (H&S) Working knowledge of compliance frameworks, HACCP, and environmental health standards Experience managing teams Confidence when presenting to senior stakeholders, including Audit Point directors and Senior members our client organisations

Relevant Experience

This role may suit candidates who have previously worked as:

Food Safety Manager Food Quality Manager Technical Manager Health & Safety (H&S) Manager Compliance Manager Environmental Health Officer (EHO) Operations Manager within foodservice, hospitality, retail, or multi-site catering groups
Experience in auditing, inspections, environmental health, or technical services will be highly advantageous.

What We Are Offering

Salary: 40,000 - 45,000 per year Permanent, full-time position Office-based role at our Wadebridge HQ with national travel Company vehicle provided for work travel All statutory holidays included
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 40,000.00-45,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person