Food Safety & Compliance Support Manager

Description:

Food Safety & Compliance Support Manager

Whinfell Forest | Circa £30,600 per annum 

Champion Food Safety. Coach Great Teams. Drive Compliance Excellence.

We're looking for a proactive Food Safety & Compliance Support Manager to lead food safety standards across our village operations. Working across Food, Beverage, Retail, Spa, Leisure and concession outlets, you'll ensure teams operate safely, legally and in line with company standards.

Acting as the village food safety lead, you'll support and coach managers, drive compliance, promote best practice and help embed a positive food safety culture. You'll work closely with operational teams and the central Food Safety function to ensure standards are consistently maintained and improved.

What you'll be doing

Lead food safety compliance across all village outlets, maintaining a visible presence and promoting best practice

Coach and support Restaurant and Kitchen Managers to take ownership of food safety standards

Conduct regular compliance visits, provide guidance and drive continual audit readiness

Analyse audit, inspection and microbiological data to identify risks and improvement opportunities

Create and monitor action plans to improve compliance and operational performance

Support audits, investigations and statutory inspections as required

Work closely with central Food Safety teams to ensure alignment with company standards and effective issue escalation

Use compliance systems and reporting tools to monitor performance and maintain accurate records

Promote a proactive food safety culture focused on accountability, compliance and continuous improvement

What's in it for you

Free day passes and access to leisure facilities (including the spa)

Discounts on breaks and in our shops and restaurants

Bonus scheme and recognition rewards

A supportive, friendly team

Career development and in-role training

Your working hours

Full-time contract

You will be contracted to work a guaranteed minimum of 150 hours over a 4‑week period. You may be asked to work additional hours in line with operational requirements

This role includes evenings and bank holidays

About you

Knowledge of food safety legislation, compliance standards and regulatory requirements

Experience within Food & Beverage or another regulated operational environment

Experience supporting audits, inspections and compliance activities

Ability to analyse compliance data and translate findings into practical actions

Experience using compliance and reporting systems, such as Navitas

Food Safety Level 3 qualification (or willingness to achieve)

Strong organisational, communication and influencing skills

Ability to build credibility, coach others and drive high standards

Our values

Each colleague at Center Parcs is involved in building better worlds for our guests, colleagues, communities and our environment. Contributing to our purpose means living out : We care, we're brave, we're determined and we're naturally us.

Sound like your kind of job?

Apply online today - interviews will be held week commencing 7th September 2026

Closing date: 6th September 2026 #INPLOIv2

Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.

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