Head of Local Authority Delivery
Food Standards Agency
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Are you passionate about ensuring food safety and protecting public health?
Join the Food Standards Agency (FSA) in Wales as a key member of our senior management team, where you'll play a crucial role in safeguarding the interests of consumers.
As the Head of Local Authority Delivery, you'll lead a dedicated team that works closely with Local Authorities and other delivery partners to ensure food and feed services meet the highest standards of safety and compliance. Your leadership will be instrumental in managing key FSA priorities, including the regional feed delivery model and the review of the Food Law Code of Practice. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to vital national and regional policies, support Local Authorities with bespoke training, and help shape the future of food safety in Wales.
Job description
In this leadership role, you will be responsible for the Local Authority Partnership team within the FSA in Wales. You will work closely with another Head of Local Authority Delivery to maintain strong relationships with Local Authorities and ensure that food and feed services comply with legislative requirements and the Food Law Code of Practice. Your team will provide crucial support and accurate advice to Local Authorities, including developing and implementing specialised training packages. As a leader, you will provide direction across multiple teams, driving the successful delivery of key objectives and managing complex projects that require both strategic insight and operational execution. Your responsibilities will also include building a positive team culture, fostering professional development, and managing workload and resources effectively. You will engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including Welsh Government and Local Authorities, to deliver shared objectives and ensure that the interests of Wales are well-represented in UK and devolved policies. Your role will be dynamic, requiring flexibility and a proactive approach to adapting to changing circumstances in the external operating environment.
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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.
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We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Making Effective Decisions
- Leadership
- Communicating and Influencing
- Delivering at Pace
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Full details of the selection process are detailed in the attached candidate pack. Application and shortlisting You will be asked to provide personal details (not seen by the Panel) and to confirm your eligibility to apply for the role. Technical: You will be asked a question to confirm that you meet the Technical requirements of the role. · A recognised professional qualification that satisfies the requirements of the Food Law Code of Practice (Wales) for performing official controls.
If you cannot answer yes to this question – you will not be able to proceed further with your application. You will then be asked to complete an application which will be used to assess you against the following essential and desirable criteria. (Desirable criteria will only be assessed in the event of a tie between candidates). Essential criteria Experience · Lead criteria: Proven experience of working at a senior level within a local authority or other regulatory body, and a detailed understanding of the local authority landscape in Wales.
· Experience of building relationships with stakeholders to achieve corporate priorities.
Desirable criteria (Desirable criteria will only be assessed in the event of a tie between candidates).
Experience · Experience of leading and motivating teams in a fast-paced environment to deliver corporate or Ministerial priorities. · Ability to communicate effectively in Welsh to strengthen the Agency’s commitment to providing a bilingual service across all teams
Lead Criteria An initial sift will take place on the Lead Criteria. 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 If successful at shortlisting stage, you will be invited to a final interview in which we will assess you against the following Experience requirements of the role and Civil Service Behaviours Level 4. Behaviours · Seeing the Big Picture (Assessed via Seen presentation) · Leadership (Assessed via Seen presentation) · Making Effective Decisions · Communicating and Influencing · Delivering at Pace Full details of the positive indicators being assessed for each Behaviour can be found in the Candidate Pack.
Experience · You could be assessed against any of the sift criteria during your interview. Assessment exercise As part of the interview process, you will be asked to prepare a seen presentation. Further information will be provided to you on the invitation to interview email. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) You must ensure that any evidence submitted as part of your application or used during interview, including your CV and any statements or examples, are truthful and factually accurate. Please note that plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Expected Timeline Advert closes: 24th September Sift: Expected to take place from 25th September Final panel interview: Expected to take place from 3rd October 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. Childcare Vouchers Any move to the Food Standards Agency from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk Reserve List A reserve list will be held for a period of up to 12 months from which further appointment may be made. Candidates that do not pass the interview but have demonstrated an acceptable standard may be considered for similar roles at a lower grade. Visa Sponsorship Please note that the FSA does not hold a licence to sponsor any visa applications and we are unable to provide any advice about visas. Mae ein pecyn i ymgeiswyr yn manylu ar y buddion a gynigir gan yr Asiantaeth Safonau Bwyd. Cyfeiriwch hefyd at y datganiad Telerau ac Amodau sydd ynghlwm. If you wish to raise a complaint then please email hr.recruitment.campaigns@food.gov.uk in the first instance. Os ydych am wneud cwyn, anfonwch e-bost at hr.recruitment.campaigns@food.gov.uk yn y lle cyntaf.
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Job contact :
- Name : Owen Lewis
- Email : Owen.Lewis@food.gov.uk
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- Email : hr.recruitment.campaigns@food.gov.uk