About The Role

A new opportunity has arisen for an F Band manager to become part of the Health and Safety team, in Operations Directorate, based at HQ on a permanent basis. The post holder will report directly to the G Band Head of Health and Safety and will have no direct line management responsibility. The Head of Food Safety post is identified as a permanent non-operational post. Due to current SPS and Scottish Government (SG) guidance, the post holder will be expected to adopt hybrid working practices, which will be required to work remotely, traveling to all sites across the SPS when required, for audit, support or contingency and planned Environmental Health Officers visits. Working as a key member of the Health and Fire Safety team in Operations Directorate. The Head of Food Safety will be responsible for ensuring the strategic leadership, governance, and assurance of food safety standards across all [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] (SPS) establishments/SPSC. This role will involve the updating and reviewing of the SPS food safety manual with relevant HACCP system requirements and provisions, in line with legislative requirements. Ensure compliance with UK Food Safety Legislation in prison catering operations and safeguarding the health and wellbeing of prisoners and staff. Proactively work with stakeholders to ensure we are offering the most nutritious, value for money food options, in line with the government buying standards. Work towards standardised recipe development that meets nutritional needs, religious, specialist and health care needs / diets, for the two seasonal changes. Ensure all sites are using the allergen software product to meet Natasha’s Law requirements. Pro-actively responds to EHO visits and improvement notices and shares best practice across the SPS estate and wider stakeholders and be able to demonstrate flexibility to adapt. Work with PPDS and Estates in any new kitchen design or new build to support the catering facility layout and equipment, including business cases for replacement equipment. During loss of services/contingency meal provisions the Head of Food Safety will support any establishment either virtually or on site, depending on the impact of the loss of service/contingency. The Head of Food Safety will be responsible for HACCP annual audits across the estate. The post holder must be willing to work towards HACCP Level 4, if not already within the first 12 months of taking up the post. The post holder will also be expected to hold the Health and Safety NEBOSH (level) General Certificate and NEBOSH Fire Certificate or be willing to work towards.

About the Successful Candidate

Qualifications

• Higher Certificate in Food Practice and Diploma in Advanced Food Hygiene - Essential
• Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety in Catering (or equivalent) - Essential

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Extensive knowledge of the relevant, current Health and Hygiene legislation and HACCP System provisions and requirements (including allergens). - Essential
• Extensive knowledge and experience in catering management, in an operational environment and proven experience in policy development and strategic planning. Strong stakeholder engagement skills (internal and external). - Essential
• Knowledge of nutritional standards and special dietary requirements (religious, medical, allergen) and the application of the catering audit tools. - Essential
• Experience of data analysis, and development of systems coupled with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (particularly excel). - Essential

Essential Competencies for Success

• Relationships & Collaboration
• Accountability & Initiative
• Change & Improve
• Plan & Organise

About Us

The [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] (SPS) operates in a fascinating, complex and rapidly changing environment. Our vision is to help build a safer Scotland by unlocking potential and transforming lives. To enable us to successfully deliver our vision, we are committed to nurturing and investing in our greatest strength and resource: Our People. We are proud to employ a diverse range of people; each contributing their own unique experiences and skills to enhance the service we deliver. Whatever the role, you will find your SPS experience both challenging and rewarding. You will be committed to helping us to achieve our goals and in return we will be committed to helping you to achieve yours. We employ approximately 5,000 staff across our prisons, headquarters, college, and training and storage facility. The hard work of our staff is the most critical component in the successful delivery of Scotland’s prison system. We need professional, capable and motivated individuals who reflect Scotland’s diversity to deliver effective and efficient activities and services to achieve our Mission and realise our Vision. Whatever SPS profession you embark upon, you will be a valued member of the team, helping us build a Safer Scotland for the communities we serve. We are committed to your personal and professional development and offer a wide range of career progression opportunities.

Civil Service Values All Civil Servants, and therefore anyone employed by the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], must be able to fully comply with the requirements of the Civil Service Code. Everyone is expected to carry out their role with dedication and uphold the core values of the Civil Service: Honesty, Integrity, Objectivity and Impartiality.

• Integrity: putting the obligations of public service above your own personal interests.
• Honesty: being truthful and open.
• Objectivity: basing your advice and decisions on rigorous analysis of the evidence.
• Impartiality: acting solely according to the merits of the case and serving equally well Governments of different political persuasions.

The Civil Service Commission Our recruitment is conducted in line with the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles and external competitions are regulated by the Civil Service Commission. While the legal requirement to follow these Principles applies specifically to external appointments, the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] (SPS) recognises these standards as best practice. Accordingly, SPS fully adopts these principles as the foundation for all recruitment activity, including internal recruitment and selection processes. External competitions: if you believe that the requirement for selection for appointment on merit based on fair and open competition has not been met, you have the right to raise a complaint. Further information on the Commission’s complaints procedure is available at: Civil Service Commission. Internal competitions: if you believe that the requirement for selection for appointment on merit based on fair and open competition has not been met, you can raise a complaint to your HR Business Partner.