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) Dublin
Reports To:
Head of Operations
Grade:
5
The salary scale for this role is €51,862 - €71,155
New Entrants to the Public Sector commence on the first point of the Scale
Purpose
Bord 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 Do
Maintain essential third-party certifications, including ISO***** with INAB, ISO-**** with NSAI, USDA PVP
Manage changes to scope of existing certification and new accreditations/certifications applications
Monitor, evaluate and deliver on opportunities for continuous improvement in the Accreditation Management System
Ensure the implementation of the Accreditation Management System across the Origin Green team, external providers and other stakeholders
Monitor and report on stakeholder adherence with QMS policies and procedures on an annual basis via the Annual Management Review (AMR)
Support the development of standards and other proof point programs required by the industry to ensure alignment with Bord Bia policies and procedures
Act 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 administration
Manage the performance of direct report by determining and delegating priorities, through regular, formal PDP and PGP conversations and informal feedback and coaching
Manage assigned budgets in accordance with One Bord Bia procedures
Adherence to the One Bord Bia Operating Model
About You
Essential Knowledge, Skills & Capabilities
Knowledge:
Three years previous relevant experience
High level of knowledge regarding the operation of Assurance Schemes of similar scale and complexity to Bord Bia's
High level of knowledge regarding external accreditation and certification processes
Degree educated in Agri-Food or related disciplines.
Skills & Capabilities:
Proven record of Quality Management System development and implementation
Internal audit planning and delivery
Excellent written and verbal communication
People and process management skills
Project management
Budget management
Ability to influence and collaborate with colleagues and key stakeholders
Desirable Experience, Skills & Capabilities
Knowledge:
Third level degree in sustainability or equivalent area
Skills & Capabilities:
High level of capability in the interrogation and interpretation of datasets
Closing Date/Time: Wednesday February 4th @ 5:00pm (GMT/UTC+1)
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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.
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