Help Shape the Future of Food Safety Professionals
Are you passionate about food safety, regulatory compliance and developing the next generation of Food Hygiene Officers?
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Skills Coach to support apprentices undertaking the Regulatory Compliance Officer (RCO) Level 4 Apprenticeship, with a specialist focus on a newly developed Food Hygiene Officer pathway aligned to the evolving Food Standards Agency (FSA) Competency Standards.
This is an exciting opportunity to combine your technical expertise with coaching and mentoring, helping learners apply their knowledge in real workplace settings and develop the competence required for careers within local authority food regulation and public protection.
About the Role
As a Skills Coach, you will guide, challenge and support apprentices throughout their learning journey, ensuring they develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to become confident and competent regulatory professionals.
You will:
Coach and mentor apprentices working within food safety and regulatory compliance roles.
Conduct progress reviews and provide developmental feedback.
Support portfolio and evidence building.
Deliver contextualised learning aligned to food hygiene regulation and enforcement practice.
Help apprentices prepare for End Point Assessment (EPA).
Work closely with employers to ensure learning is embedded in workplace practice.
Support the development of a high-quality programme aligned to the FSA Competency Framework and industry expectations.
What We're Looking For
We would love to hear from individuals with backgrounds such as:
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Environmental Health Officer (EHO)
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Food Safety Officer
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Senior Food Safety Practitioner
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Food Standards Agency professional
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Public Protection or Regulatory Compliance Officer
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Food Industry Compliance Manager
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Food Safety or Quality Assurance Manager
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Food Safety Auditor or Inspector
Essential Experience
You will ideally have:
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Significant experience within food safety regulation, compliance, environmental health, food standards, or enforcement.
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Strong knowledge of food hygiene legislation, HACCP principles, and food safety management systems.
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Experience conducting inspections, audits, investigations, or compliance interventions.
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Excellent communication, coaching and relationship-building skills.
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The ability to motivate and support learners from diverse backgrounds.
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A commitment to professional development and maintaining industry currency.
Desirable Qualifications
Degree or professional qualification in Environmental Health, Food Safety, Food Science, Regulatory Compliance, or a related discipline.
CIEH, REHIS or equivalent professional membership.
Assessor, teaching or coaching qualification (TAQA, CAVA, AET, Cert Ed or equivalent).
Experience delivering apprenticeships or vocational qualifications.
Knowledge of the Regulatory Compliance Officer Apprenticeship Standard.
Why Join Us?
This is more than a coaching role-it's an opportunity to influence the future workforce responsible for protecting public health and maintaining confidence in our food industry.
You'll be joining an innovative team developing a sector-leading apprenticeship pathway that bridges regulatory compliance, food safety expertise, and professional competence.
If you're looking for a role where your industry experience can make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help develop the next generation of Food Hygiene Officers.
