NSF
Animal Welfare Auditor - Poultry (Independent Contractor)
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Job Description
Are you an experienced welfare or agriculture professional with a Lead Auditor qualification and at least five years’ practical industry experience, looking to carry out animal welfare audits on behalf of NSF as a self‑employed independent contractor?
As an independent contractor you will carry out welfare audits across hatcheries and slaughter sites, with most audits taking place in the UK, EU and internationally. This type of role often suits those already undertaking independent auditing work for other certification bodies, or who balance auditing alongside another role.
Independent Contracting – How It Works
You operate on a self‑employed basis, completing audits on behalf of NSF
- You share your availability, and audits are scheduled based on your availability, experience, species scope, and travel logistics
- Work is offered on an ad hoc basis and varies throughout the year depending on programme needs
- Independent contracting offers autonomy, flexibility, and the chance to shape your own workload
Responsibilities
Including, but not limited to:
- Conduct welfare audits across hatcheries and slaughter facilities
- Review pre‑audit information, complete audits in line with scheme requirements
- Produce accurate, comprehensive and timely written reports
- Communicate findings clearly and professionally with suppliers and client representatives
Qualifications
- Lead Auditor qualification (ISO) – mandatory.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience (Scheme requirement) in agriculture, poultry, red meat, hatchery or related welfare roles, with strong practical on‑farm experience (scheme requirement).
- HND or Degree in Agriculture or a related discipline
- Strong understanding of welfare legislation and assurance schemes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Flexibility to travel internationally and within the UK
- Ability to travel independently to audit sites, including locations not accessible by public transport. A full UK driving licence is required to meet the travel needs of the role.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
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- Do the Right Thing
- Treat People Well
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- We are one NSF.
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About Us
With a legacy spanning more than 80 years, NSF leverages science and innovation to improve human and planet health. We provide science-driven, independent testing, inspection, certification, and advisory services and develop the very standards that drive the food, water, and life sciences industries worldwide. We empower our clients to navigate shifting regulations to improve consumer health, safety, and quality of life.
One of our core values is We Are One NSF. This means that while we’re one team, we embrace the cultural, ethnic, language, and demographic diversity that reflects the societies in which we live and work.
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NSF is an equal opportunity employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.
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From farm to fork, NSF is the go-to partner for the food, nutrition and wellness industries – ensuring the highest level of product safety, quality, integrity and sustainability. Across the globe, we continue to lead the way in certification, testing and compliance services, empowering our clients to deliver safer, higher-quality products to consumers while meeting the demands of an ever-changing regulatory environment.
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