Food Standards Agency
Senior Policy Managers
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About Us
The FSA is a non-ministerial department of over 1600 people. We play a critical role in protecting public health and consumers’ wider interests in food across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Our vision is an important one - to drive change, delivering “food you can trust” and working towards a healthier and more sustainable food system.
About the Role
You will work on high-profile, meaningful issues that protect consumers and support the UK’s food and feed system, while developing your capability as a confident senior policy professional in a complex and fast-moving environment.
These roles are well suited to those looking to stretch their experience and broaden their policy portfolio. You will join a collaborative and inclusive organisation that values learning, flexibility and fresh thinking.
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What We Offer
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Responsibilities
As one of our Senior Policy Managers, you will lead and contribute to policy and strategy that support the FSA’s key priorities. You will bring together evidence from a range of sources and turn complex information into clear, well-reasoned advice and options for senior leaders, the FSA Board and Ministers, helping to ensure policies are proportionate, evidence-based and effective in practice.
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You will work closely with colleagues across the FSA and with external partners including devolved administrations, other government departments, industry and consumer stakeholders. Depending on the role, you may contribute to incident response activity, support domestic or international policy priorities, or help maintain and reform legislation. All of our posts involve responding flexibly to emerging priorities and business needs and many also involve supporting or managing others.
Application
If this sounds like the role for you, we’d love to receive your application.
Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 6th September 2026
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