Skip to main contentMicrobiological Risk Assessor (HEO) 1 x Permanent 1 x FTA (with possibility of permanency)
Food Standards Agency
Apply before 11:55 pm on Monday 12th June 2023
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The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is a small government department with a big mission: to keep food safe, ensure that it is what it says it is, and that it is increasingly healthy ad more sustainable. We are looking for Microbiological Risk Assessors to help us deliver this important work, delivering key insights on food safety that will guide our policy development and incidence response. As well as carrying out robust risk assessments, the team also commissions external research that empowers us to make decisions based on the latest science. You will work on a wide range of projects, from detailed reports to incident response risk assessments. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to engage in varied and fascinating work that will support not only the mission of the FSA but also the health of the wider public. You will work with colleagues from across the FSA, as well as other government departments, gathering and assessing scientific information that will fuel our wider work. You’ll also provide key secretariat support to our Scientific Advisory Committee, supporting their work through the drafting of agendas, discussion papers and meeting reports. The work requires flexibility, as well as the ability to deliver results at pace when necessary. If you are as comfortable working in a close-knit team as you are settling down to work on a longer project under your own initiative and are driven by a desire to deliver excellent scientific research and analysis, do not hesitate to apply. |
Job description
This recruitment campaign is for two posts. 1 post will be offered a permanent appointment and one as 23-months Fixed Term/Loan (with possibility of permanency) appointment. The highest scoring candidate at interview will be offered the permanent role. Candidates that are already established Civil Servants or from non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs) will come to the FSA on a Loan basis and will need to request permission from their Home Department for the Loan prior to applying for this job. Note for FSA employees: You must seek approval from your substantive manager before applying for this recruitment campaign as it involves a non-permanent vacancy, this includes applying for a new post during an existing temporary posting. |
Person specification
Please read the attached Candidate Pack to discover further details about the role, our organisation, who we are looking for and the criteria we will assess against during the selection process. We look forward to receiving your application and wish you every success. |
Qualifications
5. A degree in an appropriate life science (e.g. microbiology) or a food production discipline.
6. Postgraduate qualification in a related field or equivalent experience.
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We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Making Effective Decisions
- Delivering at Pace
- Working Together
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Full details of the selection process are detailed in the attached candidate pack. Application and shortlisting Lead Criteria An initial sift may take place on just the identified Lead Criteria indicated below: · Proven experience of either designing or conducting risk assessments following the stages established in international standards (e.g., CODEX, WOAH) that have been used to inform risk management decisions by others. In the event that we receive a large number of applications, the minimum pass mark for the Lead Criteria may be raised at shortlisting stage. Candidates who apply under the DCS, GPTW or RIS schemes and meet the minimum requirements will be unaffected by the pass mark raise. Interview Behaviours · Making Effective Decisions · Delivering at Pace · Working Together Experience: · Proven experience of either designing or conducting risk assessments following the stages established in international standards (e.g., CODEX, WOAH) that have been used to inform risk management decisions by others. Expected Timeline Interviews will be held remotely via MS Teams. (If you do not have the Microsoft Teams application installed on your computer, you can join on the web without installing the application.) Please note that indicated dates may be subject to change. The FSA is dedicated to a policy of equal opportunity for all. Please be assured that diversity or socio–economic information requested during the course of your application plays absolutely no part in our selection processes and is not seen by anyone assessing applications. Any information provided is anonymised and used for statistical purposes only. We actively review the deployment of talent on a periodic basis in the interests of optimising personal development and the achievement of business plans. Childcare Vouchers Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk Reserve List Visa Sponsorship |
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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : Anthony J. Wilson
- Email : anthony.j.wilson@food.gov.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : hr.recruitment.campaigns@food.gov.uk
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