Do you have an interest in Irish Food, Drink and Horticulture?Do you enjoy taking responsibility and like working in a small team?Are you looking to make a difference in what you do and have the relevant experience?Then you've come to the right place.Policy and Accreditation Manager(Maternity Cover - 12 Months) DublinReports To: Head of OperationsGrade: 5The salary scale for this role is €51,862 - €71,155New Entrants to the Public Sector commence on the first point of the ScalePurposeBord Bia has a vision that customers around the globe recognise that Irish food and drink is world-class; that it is high quality, distinctive, and made by a diverse range of creative producers from a unique and fortuitous island location.Our purpose is to bring Ireland's outstanding food, drink and horticulture to the world, thus enabling growth and sustainability of producers.In this role you will maintain and develop the Origin Green Assurance Scheme Accreditation Management System (AMS) to ISO standards, in order to achieve and safeguard ongoing accreditation, underpinning the reputation of Bord Bia standards, scheme member market access and consumer trust.What You'll DoMaintain essential third-party certifications, including ISO17065 with INAB, ISO-9001 with NSAI, USDA PVPManage changes to scope of existing certification and new accreditations/certifications applicationsMonitor, evaluate and deliver on opportunities for continuous improvement in the Accreditation Management SystemEnsure the implementation of the Accreditation Management System across the Origin Green team, external providers and other stakeholdersMonitor and report on stakeholder adherence with QMS policies and procedures on an annual basis via the Annual Management Review (AMR)5Support the development of standards and other proof point programs required by the industry to ensure alignment with Bord Bia policies and proceduresAct as scheme co-ordinator for assigned standard(s) to support the implementation of the Bord Bia Sustainability and Quality Assurance Scheme (SQAS) and associated programmes through direct support of the audit body administrationManage the performance of direct report by determining and delegating priorities, through regular, formal PDP and PGP conversations and informal feedback and coachingManage assigned budgets in accordance with One Bord Bia proceduresAdherence to the One Bord Bia Operating ModelAbout YouEssential Knowledge, Skills & CapabilitiesKnowledge:Three years previous relevant experienceHigh level of knowledge regarding the operation of Assurance Schemes of similar scale and complexity to Bord Bia'sHigh level of knowledge regarding external accreditation and certification processesDegree educated in Agri-Food or related disciplines.Skills & Capabilities: Proven record of Quality Management System development and implementationInternal audit planning and deliveryExcellent written and verbal communicationPeople and process management skillsProject managementBudget managementAbility to influence and collaborate with colleagues and key stakeholdersDesirable Experience, Skills & CapabilitiesKnowledge: Third level degree in sustainability or equivalent areaSkills & Capabilities: High level of capability in the interrogation and interpretation of datasetsClosing Date/Time: Wednesday February 4th @ 5:00pm (GMT/UTC+1) Learn more about working at Bord Bia. Click here Bord Bía is an Equal Opportunities Employer: We want to see a society where everyone is equal. We know our foundation must be an equitable workplace that recognises the dignity and worth of everyone and gives all our employees the freedom and opportunity to fulfil their potential: we want for you to be able to bring your whole self to work, so you can be the best you can be and live your purpose whilst developing your career with us. Our talented and diverse workforce also reflects the diversity of our clients, customers and markets by utilising their range of skills, knowledge and experience. Harnessing the wide range of perspectives this diversity brings, promotes innovation and helps make us more creative and competitive. Bord Bia is committed to ensuring that all recruitment candidates have complete and equitable access as can reasonably be provided. If you require any support or accommodation as part of the recruitment process, please contact us directly