Farm Quality Assurance Manager

The Livestock and Meat Commission is seeking to grow our team of dedicated professionals to lead the sustainable development of our £1.7bn beef and sheep meat industry. Join theteam and beat the forefront of a dynamic industry-led organisation, proud to work with farmers, processors, industry leaders, key government officials, retailers andconsumers to deliver anunrivalled serviceprovision andenhancethe marketing of world leading quality, sustainable beef and lamb. Farm Quality Assurance Manager(Ref 25E) TheNorthernIrelandBeefandLambFarmQualityAssuranceScheme(FQAS)hasbeen in operation for over 30 years andisacriticaltoolinmarketing beef andlambproduced in NorthernIrelandbyover 11,000 approved farm businesses. Working as part of the FQAS team, the Farm Quality Assurance Manager will manage and develop FQAS in conjunction with the Head of Quality Assurance, according to policy determined by the FQAS Industry Board and LMC Board, and facilitate the establishment and operation of other industry initiatives which may arise. Thisisanexcitingopportunity to manageanassurance schemethatsitsrightattheheart of the industry's supply chain and sustainable development. Location : Lisburn and hybrid Working Hours : Full time (37.5 hrs per week) Competitive Salary up to £38,990 ThePackage Inclusive of current employer pension contributions, the LMC benefits package includes : Competitiveholiday benefits-20 days annualleave rising with service (underreview) 12 public and privilege leave days. Agenerous Defined Benefit Pension Scheme-Northern Ireland Local Government Pension Scheme (NILGOSC). Acompanysickpayscheme. Hybridworkingarrangements inplace. How to apply Further information on the role and an application form can be downloaded from our website or by contacting Karen McCullough. The Monitoring Officer,Livestock andMeatCommission, Lissue Industrial Estate (East), 1ALissueWalk,LISBURN,BT282LU. Completed applications must be returned to the email or postal address provided, marking the email / envelope with the relevant job title. Note : Wedonotacceptcoveringletters. The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday13thOctober2025at12noon. Lateapplicationswillnotbeaccepted. LMC is an Equal Opportunities Employer.