Job Description

Are you an experienced poultry, egg production, or agricultural professional looking to carry out British Lion Code assessments on behalf of NSF as a self‑employed independent contractor?

NSF is a global leader in testing, inspection and certification services. Within our Agriculture team, we operate as a certification body for a range of plant and animal assurance schemes, including the British Lion Code of Practice. Our assessors play a key role in auditing farms and verifying compliance with scheme owner standards.

We are looking for a British Lion Code Assessor to join our team of self-employed contractors in Norfolk.

If you have practical experience in egg production or the poultry sector, and an interest in food safety, traceability, and assurance standards, independent auditing can offer a flexible and rewarding way to use your practical experience and industry knowledge.

Independent Contracting – How it works:

• You operate on a self‑employed basis, completing British Lion Code assessments on behalf of NSF

• You are paid per audit, with travel expenses covered, where applicable

• You share your availability, and visits are scheduled based on your location, experience, and scheme coverage

• Work is offered on an ad hoc basis and can vary throughout the year depending on programme needs

Independent contracting offers autonomy, flexibility, and the chance to shape your own workload

Including, but not limited to:

• Conducting on-site audits of egg production units, including laying farms and (where applicable) packing centres

• Reviewing scheme requirements and completing audits in line with the British Lion Code of Practice

• Assessing key areas such as biosecurity, hygiene controls, traceability, flock health, and egg handling processes

• Summarising and evaluating audit findings and submitting reports within agreed timeframes

• Clearly communicating audit findings with producers and client representatives

• Planning audit activity effectively to meet deadlines

• Maintaining effective communication with audit delivery and client teams

• Practical experience within poultry, egg production, or the wider agricultural sector (e.g. layer operations, farm management, technical roles)
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene, or assurance standards within agriculture or food production
• The ability to engage confidently, respectfully and patiently with producers and site personnel
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Good organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage your own time
• Confidence in handling challenging conversations and managing conflict appropriately
• A flexible and professional approach, with respect for individual and company confidentiality
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to site locations
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends where required
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office

Our Culture:

At NSF, our mission is to improve human and planet health. Our culture is rooted in four central values:

• Do the Right Thing,
• Treat People Well
• Relentlessly Pursue Excellence
• We are one NSF.
  

These principles drive everything we do - from client service to internal collaboration.

Apply now and send us your CV and cover letter. We look forward to hearing from you!

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With a legacy spanning more than 80 years, NSF leverages science and innovation to improve human and planet health. We provide science-driven, independent testing, inspection, certification, and advisory services and develop the very standards that drive the food, water, and life sciences industries worldwide. We empower our clients to navigate shifting regulations to improve consumer health, safety, and quality of life.

One of our core values is We Are One NSF. This means that while we’re one team, we embrace the cultural, ethnic, language, and demographic diversity that reflects the societies in which we live and work.

Come join a team that makes a difference in the world. More information about NSF can be found at nsf.org.

NSF is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Please note that NSF is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies/search firms for this role. Resumes submitted to an NSF employee by a third-party agency without a valid written & signed search agreement between NSF and said third-party agency will become the sole property of NSF. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.