Head of Resilience and Prevention

The FSA is a non-ministerial department of over 1600 people. We play a critical role in protecting public health and consumers’ wider interests in food across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Our vision is an important one - to drive change, delivering “food you can trust” and working towards a healthier and more sustainable food system.

We are seeking a proactive and experienced leader to oversee our Resilience and Incident Prevention function. This critical role involves leading a dedicated team to enhance food and feed safety by identifying and implementing improvements within cross-Government resilience and preparedness networks.

Job description

The key responsibilities for this role are:

• Leadership and Strategy: Provide senior leadership and a clear sense of purpose for the resilience and prevention function. Ensure effective delivery through planning, prioritisation, risk management, and performance reporting.
• Resilience Planning: Represent the FSA in cross-Government resilience and emergency preparedness meetings. Contribute to UK-wide resilience planning to improve supply chain resilience.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Drive the development of progressive stakeholder relations within and outside the FSA to mitigate risks, prevent incidents, influence food policy, and promote best practices.
• Preventative Strategies: Collaborate with stakeholders to promote the use of root cause analysis (RCA) to inform and apply preventative strategies.
• Modernisation and Change Management: Work closely with the Head of Incidents Unit to modernise structures, processes, data, and engagement to maintain an effective incident response capability.

You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on food and feed safety, working with a passionate team and engaging with a wide range of stakeholders. We offer a supportive and dynamic work environment, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional development.