Job Description

We are looking for a Red Tractor Dairy Assessor to join our team of self-employed contractors in Cumbria.

Do you have a love of all things farming, our great British agriculture industry, and the quality of the food it produces?

NSF is a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification services. Our Agriculture team certification body operates a number of plant and animal-based assurance schemes. We audit and certify that farms meet scheme owner standards.

• Conduct on-farm assessments
• Summarize and evaluate audit findings, and submit reports in a timely manner
• Communicate findings and results of audits with client site management or appropriate client representatives
• Develop effective work plans for the completion of assigned audits within a determined timeframe
• Establish and maintain effective communication with key team members, including audit delivery and client teams

• Minimum of NVQ Level 3 in an Agricultural related subject
• On farm experience (3 years), some management or stockperson experience, with responsibility for health & welfare of livestock
• The ability to communicate with and engage with the farming community and colleagues in a confident and patient manner
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Enthusiasm, energy, a keen eye for detail, and a passion to improve standards
• Ability to manage conflict and difficult situations
• Ability to manage own time and meet strict deadlines
• A flexible approach
• Respect for individual and Company confidentiality rights
• Full UK driving license
• Willingness and ability to travel
• Willingness to work some evenings and weekends
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Please note that NSF is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and search firms for this role. Resumes submitted to an NSF employee by a third-party agency without a valid written and 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.

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