- Location
- Andover
- Type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Source
- Pinpoint
Description
Risk Assessment Specialist
Application Deadline: 10 October 2026
Department: Andover Supply Centre
Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Location: Andover
Description
Great People Work Here
Are you searching for a career with bags of variety, in an environment that celebrates differences and empowers collaboration, which values individuals and will encourage you to do the best job you can? Do you want the freedom to explore, and the opportunities to find new ways and to innovate? If so, Twining Ovo delivers.
Are you searching for a career with bags of variety, in an environment that celebrates differences and empowers collaboration, which values individuals and will encourage you to do the best job you can? Do you want the freedom to explore, and the opportunities to find new ways and to innovate? If so, Twining Ovo delivers.
We’re looking for people who don’t just come here, but who have a real passion for the brand and a commitment to do the best job they can. In return, we offer an inspiring package of employee benefits - to show just how much we value you. This role will offer you the scope for growth and the tools to aim high.
We are looking for detail-oriented Risk Assessment Specialists to build our team. The selected candidates will be responsible for horizon scanning and emerging risk assessments, food fraud risk assessments, raw material risk assessments as well as establish and managed annual testing programs for raw materials and finished products, participating on HACCP teams and assisting with issue. Reporting to the Quality and Food Safety Manager you will also collaborate and liaise with international quality and food safety team members, to ensure all stakeholders are aligned and sharing best quality practices.
Please note this is 12 months, fixed-term contract.
Please note this is 12 months, fixed-term contract.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct risk assessments, sampling plans, and quality testing for raw materials and third-party products.
- Monitor regulatory updates and provide risk insights, reports, and action plans to management.
- Manage testing data, trade association requests, and analytical compliance activities.
- Support food fraud, emerging risk, and HACCP assessments to improve product safety.
- Develop and deliver testing guidelines and quality training for new products and processes.
- Manage end-to-end specifications for third-party manufactured materials and finished goods.
- Create, maintain, and improve quality procedures, standards, and work instructions.
- Conduct internal audits and provide risk assessment to ensure compliance.
- Manage relationships with testing laboratories and support scientific studies for innovation projects.
- Promote a robust food safety and quality culture through continuous improvement initiatives.
Skills, Knowledge and Proficiency
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
- At least 3 years’ experience in the food industry, ideally within Quality Assurance.
- Solid knowledge of HACCP, food safety, and quality management systems.
- Experience conducting risk assessments and managing testing programmes.
- Knowledge of product specification development and management.
- Good communication skills.
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and standard business applications.
Benefits
- Yearly bonus based on personal contribution and financial performance
- 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays and the option to buy and sell holidays
- Onsite Gym and Wellbeing Centre
- Perkbox – employee discount scheme with discounts online, in high street stores, cinema, holidays, restaurants and many more
- Pension scheme with your contributions matched for up to 10% of your salary
- Cycle to work scheme
- SimplyHealth Cash plan
- Onsite Staff shop and online staff discounts
- Access to LinkedIn Learning
- Access to ABF Networking. connect, collaborate, and grow across the ABF Group.
Skills
ComplianceFood Safety