Red Tractor Pigs and Arable Assessor, East Midlands; Independent Contractor

Job Description

Do you have a love of all things farming, our great British agriculture industry and the quality of the food it produces? NSF is a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification services. Our Agriculture team audits against a number of plant and animal‑based assurance schemes. We audit and certify that farms meet scheme owner standards.

We are looking for a Red Tractor Pigs and Arable Assessor to join our team of contractors in the East Midlands – Leicester, Peterborough, Coventry, Nottingham, or in between.

• Conduct on‑farm assessments
• Summarize and evaluate audit findings, and submit reports in a timely manner
• Communicate findings and results of audits with client site management or appropriate client representatives
• Develop effective work plans for the completion of assigned audits within a determined timeframe
• Establish and maintain effective communication with key team members, including audit delivery and client teams

• NVQ Level 3 in an agricultural related subject
• On farm experience, preferably farm management or stockman experience with responsibility for health, welfare, safety and legality, appropriate to the sector
• The ability to communicate with and engage with both the farming community and colleagues in a confident and patient manner
• Enthusiastic and energetic, with a keen eye for detail and a passion to improve standards
• Ability to manage conflict and difficult situations
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to manage own time and meet strict deadlines
• General IT skills
• Respect for individual and company confidentiality rights
• Demonstrate a flexible approach
• Valid driver’s licence
• Completion of a Lead Assessor course beneficial
• Level 3 HACCP beneficial