Food Safety Director

il y a 1 semaine


Brussels, Belgique FoodDrinkEurope Temps plein

**Job Category**:
**Other**

**Job Experience**:
**9 and more**

**Job Location**:
**Brussels**

**Expiration Date**:
**04 Dec 2024**

**Responsibilities**
The successful applicant will:

- Lead FoodDrinkEurope’s Food Safety Department, developing an ambitious strategy and managing the departmental team.
- Represent FoodDrinkEurope at external events, conferences and high profile meetings.
- Join the FoodDrinkEurope leadership team, with fellow directors, to shape the overarching industry approach to deliver sustainable, competitive and resilient food systems.
- Prepare and lead the FoodDrinkEurope Food Safety Committee and relevant working groups.
- Ensure the department delivers regular updates, briefings, and publications for FoodDrinkEurope members and other target audiences.
- Engage, collaborate and build positive relationships with the EU institutions and other key stakeholders.
- Support the Director General in achieving the goals of the organisation.

**Qualifications**
- University degree related to biology, chemistry, food technology, toxicology, food science or related areas
- 10+ years of work experience in EU (public/policy) affairs related to food safety.
- Fluent in English (other EU languages are an asset)
- Hold an EU work permit

**Skills and competencies**
- Proven experience within trade associations and/or stakeholder management
- Deep understanding of both the food and drink sector and the EU policy-making process
- A scientific academic background with a strong focus in agri-food sciences or food technology is preferred (areas of expertise may include: food safety and quality control, food contact materials, food improvement agents, novel foods, EU research & innovation in agri-food)
- Demonstrated experience in team management, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and guide team members effectively
- Strong analytical skills to assess and identify implications to the food and drink industry from changes in regulation, and propose constructive actions together with stakeholders and EU institution representatives
- Demonstrated strong time and resource management skills, with an ability to consistently delivering results under pressure.

**Our offer**
- An open-ended Belgian contract with a competitive salary package that includes benefits such as health insurance, meal vouchers, pension scheme and more
- Unique visibility of the European food and drink industry
- A dynamic and exciting international working environment

**Diversity and inclusion**
We believe in creating a work environment that is inclusive and diverse, where all ideas and perspectives are valued, and our people can confidently and comfortably be themselves.
We are looking for the best talent, regardless of sex, gender, sexual orientation, colour, age, national origin, religion, disability, marital or parental status, or any other parts of one’s identity.
We also value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences, and aim for a work environment where everyone can perform at their best.

**Application**

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