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Operations Manager

Job details
Posting date: 26 May 2025
Salary: £45,894 to £54,952 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 22 June 2025
Location: Scotland, UK
Remote working: Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week
Company: Scottish Government
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 1173

Summary

Are you someone who has a passion for leading and delivering excellence and would contribute great value in shaping your team of Official Veterinarians and Meat Hygiene Inspectors across Scotland?

As a leading member of the Field Operations team within Food Standards Scotland (FSS) you will be responsible for efficient deployment of our resources and a principle point of contact for the Food Businesses that we regulate within primary meat production. Operations Managers are responsible for delivery of Official Controls in meat premises across Scotland, with this role specifically covering central and south west of Scotland.

Working in collaboration with one of our FSS Veterinary Advisers, together you will be the management partnership for your assigned region and jointly cover all aspects of business and technical standards within our regulatory services. We are therefore looking for someone with strong leadership experience, sound business principles and an ability to partner and engage with our field staff and our industry stakeholders.