Certification Officer

Job Description

Are you currently managing a certification scheme and have a good understanding of organic and fair standards Do you aspire to work for a purposeful, sustainable and growing ethical business where you can play a key role at the heart of our quality and operations teamBased in our award winning Bristol head office, were looking for a Certification Officer to join our fun, fast-paced world for a fixed term contract to cover a sabbatical for 9 months. With a competitive salary of up to £30k per annum (pro rata), this full-time role comes with a benefits package designed to nurture your wellbeing and personal development.About the opportunityA beacon for sustainability and organic standards our herbal wellbeing products are proudly certified as Fair for Life, Organic, Cruelty Free and Kosher. As our Certification Officer youll be the go to technical expert for certification, working closely with our operations and marketing teams and our partner packers youll foster a culture of certification excellence.Day to day youll ensure the compliance to our certification standards throughout our supply chain, manage stakeholders and maintain our certification management system. Youll assess artwork and packaging ensuring that it complies with standards, resolve certification queries and questions, and keep up-to-date with certification developments, distilling what is most important for the Pukka team. Youll also play a key role in communicating Brexit updates with the wider business, how they may impact Pukkas certifications and how we can prepare for 2021. Youll facilitate our annual inspections for all our certifications and work collaboratively with our partner packers to bring in new certification programs and develop new ones. Were growing internationally at a rapid pace, so youll ensure were compliant with regulatory requirements within our new markets for quality and food safety.About youEducated to a BSc, MSc or equivalent, in a relevant field, youll have previous experience of managing a certification scheme, or have regulatory experience in a technical compliance role in food safety. Youll have experience of managing audits and inspections and have played a key role in making these activities happen. Youll be a passionate advocate and knowledgeable of fair and organic standards and have a good understanding of the principles of organic food and labelling. Experience gained in food safety or quality related work is desirable. Youll be someone who aims high and is determined to deliver excellence. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential to manage internal and external stakeholders. Youll be able to keep a clear head, able to act purposefully and have the resilience to embrace change positively. Youll have the drive and enthusiasm to be part of a fast-paced challenging environment and be unflappable in the face of obstacles, using any situations to wow and exceed expectations. Highly organised, youre able to prioritise effectively and balance priorities, and demonstrate an enthusiastic, positive approach when tasks require a quick step change in delivery. Youll embrace Pukkas vision to connect people, plants and the planet and be capable of putting every effort into delivering results that enable us to make a difference.About Pukka HerbsPukka Herbs harnesses the incredible power of nature through its award-winning organic and ethically sourced herbal teas, lattes and food supplements.Founded in 2001 by Tim Westwell and herbalist, Sebastian Pole, Pukkas mission is to create a world where plants play a central role in human health and wellbeing.Pukka is a beacon for sustainable and ethical business. All Pukkas teas are certified Fair for Life, one of the highest independent fair trade standards in the world and many of its teas use FairWild herbs. Pukka is a B-Corporation, signifying its ongoing commitment to put people and planet ahead of profits. And over one percent of its sales are given to environmental causes around the world every year through 1% for the Planet.To applyIf youre intrigued and excited by what youve read so far, lets see if you have what it takes to thrive at Pukka. To apply please use the link below and attach your CV and your answers to the four questions below.Who are youHow do you relate to othersHeart or headDescribe your energyPukka supports, facilitates and promotes equality of opportunity and a culture which celebrates diversity and inclusion. The diversity of our people is important for Pukka and we value and celebrate individual differences. Required skills

operations

compliance

development

standards

scheme

organic

Brexit

certification officer

fair for life

Keyskills :
operations compliance development standards scheme ganic Brexit certification officer fair f life