Agricultural Scheme Operations Specialist - Fresh Produce (12 month fixed-term contract)

Are you looking to build a career in agriculture, food production, assurance or certification? Whether you're a recent agriculture graduate or already have some experience within farming, fresh produce or agricultural compliance, this is an exciting opportunity to join a globally recognised organisation and gain exposure to some of the UK's leading agricultural assurance schemes. At NSF, we help safeguard the food supply chain through the auditing and certification of farms and producers against recognised agricultural standards. As an Agricultural Scheme Operations Specialist, you'll support growers, producers and auditors across Red Tractor, LEAF Marque and GLOBALG.A.P. schemes, while developing valuable expertise in certification, food safety, sustainability and farm assurance. Full training will be provided, including industry-recognised Red Tractor qualifications, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to accelerate their career within agriculture. What We Offer: Remote Working: Work from home, with support from a collaborative UK‑based team Training: You’ll receive training on industry-recognised Red Tractor qualifications Industry Exposure: You’ll gain exposure to leading agricultural assurance schemes and certification processes Career Development: Opportunity to build skills and explore future opportunities across NSF Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health cover, death‑in‑service benefit, company sick pay scheme, and income protection Wellbeing Support: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and an annual paid Mental Wellness Day Volunteering Time: Paid time off to support causes you care about Including , but not limited to: Managing the post-audit process for Red Tractor Fresh Produce, LEAF Marque and GLOBALG.A.P. certification schemes Reviewing audit reports and supporting compliance activities Acting as a point of contact for members and auditors, responding to technical questions and certification queries Supporting growers and producers through the certification process Working closely with Scheme Managers and technical specialists to ensure schemes run effectively Managing scheme-related communications and inboxes Assisting with the review of corrective actions and supporting certification decisions Supporting day-to-day operational activities across the Fresh Produce team Delivering excellent customer service to members, auditors and stakeholders Experience or knowledge of the UK agriculture sector An agricultural degree or equivalent qualification is a plus Experience with Fresh produce production or grower operations is a plus Experience with farm assurance, food safety, or certification schemes is a plus Strong passion for delivering excellent customer service Confident when dealing with challenging conversations and problem solving situations, with a logical and methodical approach High level of accuracy and attention to detail Excellent communication and relationship building skills Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and well organised Ability to prioritise and manage workloads for yourself and others Confident using Microsoft Office and open to learning new systems 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. Come join our team, we look forward to hearing from you! #LI-JW1