Senior Animal Welfare Officer

Senior Animal Welfare Officer

Location: Willand, Cullumpton

Working Hours: Monday - Friday 8am -5pm

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

About Us

Joining 2 Sisters Food Group means becoming part of the UK's largest food manufacturer, with a £3 billion+ turnover and over 13,500 employees. Our Willand site plays a critical role in supplying major retailers such as M&S, Aldi, Morrisons, Tesco, and Co-op. With a strong focus on quality and compliance, we are committed to excellence in food production, ensuring every product meets the highest industry standards.

About the Role

The Senior Animal Welfare Officer (SAWO) holds a crucial, legally mandated role at the Willand slaughter site, ensuring all animal welfare procedures align with relevant laws and standards. The SAWO will manage a team of three Animal Welfare Officers (AWOs), oversee welfare assessments, and collaborate with Official Veterinarians (OVs), transport teams, and production staff to maintain high welfare standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing and managing animal welfare processes at the Willand site, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation
• Conducting assessments and audits to maintain welfare standards
• Collaborating with Official Veterinarians (OVs), transport teams, and production staff to ensure seamless operations while maintaining welfare standards
• Managing and updating procedures and training documentation to ensure they remain compliant and user-friendly
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

About You

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented quality professional with strong communication and negotiation skills, the confidence to uphold welfare standards, and the ability to collaborate with production teams.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Experience working with live animals and managing their welfare
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Confidence in upholding welfare standards
• Ability to collaborate effectively with production teams
• Team player with excellent interpersonal abilities

Desirable:

• Experience in an abattoir or food manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with auditing standards, HACCP, food safety procedures, or FDQ assessment

Benefits

• 33 days annual leave inclusive of the bank holidays
• Refer a friend scheme
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid are free and confidential support services 365 days a year
• Boparan Restaurant Group Discount - 50% discount for friends and family
• Cycle2Work Scheme

Why Join Us?

As one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, we provide ample opportunities for career growth and skill development. We emphasise promoting from within, ensuring you can build a rewarding career with us.

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