Job Summary

Kiwa Agri Food is looking for a Feed Ingredients Scheme Assessor/Reviewer to join their team. In this role you will conduct technical reviews of the feed ingredient scheme reports and scheme audits. This role is home-based with travel within the UK and some international travel. Kiwa, is a global top 20 leader in Testing, Inspection and Certification. Our company motto is: We create trust. We want you to trust us with becoming your employer of choice. We offer excellent training and development opportunities, the freedom to do your job as you see fit and we are a respectful and diverse company that employs over 10,000 Kiwans worldwide.

About the role

You will be resposible for conducting technical reviews of the feed ingredient scheme reports (approx. 60% of role) and conducting feed ingredient scheme audits (approx. 40% of role), to support the technical management of the feed ingredient schemes.

• Reporting to the Feed Ingredient Scheme Manager to support the technical management of the schemes
• Create strong relationships with customers and scheme owners ensuring ongoing business
• Complete technical reviews on reports ensuring sufficient information has been received from both the auditor, and the client in response to non-conformities raised
• Ensure that all technical reviews are undertaken in compliance within agreed timescales
• Support the sector in the absence of the scheme manager
• Feedback to Scheme Manager any quality /scheme issues in terms of accreditation
• Provide technical support to other assessors, whether employed or contracted
• Grade audit reports and raise any auditor issues as required
• Conduct assessments of customers within the schemes
• Answer participant and applicant queries
• Update and maintain records and reports in electronic systems
• Support accurate and timely reporting of scheme activity
• Ensure the quality of the service we offer
• Maintain technical knowledge via continuous professional development and develop knowledge of other areas in the sector
• Participate and represent Kiwa in meetings, training seminars, shows and events as required

Do you have what it takes?

• Previous experience working in the agrifood industry
• Post secondary education in a science based discipline (e.g. biology, chemistry, agriculture, food technology/science/management, nutrition)
• HACCP training (required)
• Technical knowledge in feed ingredients
• Strong operational knowledge of the food/feed sectors
• Formal qualification in FEMAS scheme (desirable but not required, training can be provided)
• Lead Assessor training course (can be achieved as part of the role)
• Budget management awareness with the ability to work to set targets
• Excellent planning and organisational skills. Keen eye to detail
• Good working knowledge of typical IT tools (Microsoft Office, etc)
• Dynamism, aptitude for problem solving and team work, practicality, reliability, flexibility, and results oriented
• Exceptional communication skills and interpersonal relations at all levels

What can you expect from us in return?

• up to £37,500 per annum
• 25 days holiday Bank Holidays
• 36.25 hours a week, Mon-Fri 
• Home based role with extensive travel
• Family Leave - generous enhanced maternity/adoption/shared parental leave - first 6 months full pay maternity/adoption and shared parental leave & 2 weeks full pay paternity leave
• Milestone Recognitions: Holiday allowance increases, certificates of recognition, unpaid and paid sabbaticals, charity donations, personal gifts, recognition dinners, and retail vouchers
• Holiday Buying Scheme
• Welcome pack with goodies
• Salary Reviews
• Company Bonus Scheme
• Enhanced Pension
• Life Assurance (4x Annual Salary)
• EAP - Free, independent Employee Assistance Programme, offering confidential information, support, advice and counselling, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
• 24 hour GP Service
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers

Why work at Kiwa?

We achieve results. Our values run through our business; ‘We ARE Kiwa’, Ambitious, Reliable and Engaged. That is how we interact not only with our colleagues and customers, but everyone we meet. We embrace the personal development of all our colleagues, we will encourage you to be ambitious, explore new ideas and help make our world a safer, more sustainable place. You will work within an organization that is very dynamic and in which you have all the space to maximally develop yourself.

Kiwa is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We fully take advantage of the flexibility we have to hire Kiwan’s from around the world and from any background. We give our team a work environment free from prejudice, discrimination, and intimidation so they can do their best work and live happy lives. Inclusivity and equality are important to us, and we don’t tolerate behaviours that don’t follow these values. 

Are you interested in the Feed Ingredients Assessor position and feel this role will suit you? Please do not hesitate to apply today! 

If you have any questions about this role and would like to speak a member of the Talent Team, please e-mail us at uk.careers@kiwa.com.