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Flowers & Ornamentals (OHAS) Assessor, UK (Independent Contractor)

Remote:

Full Remote

Contract:

Freelance

Experience:

Mid-level (2-5 years)

Work from:

United Kingdom

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Higher education degree or equivalent, Minimum of 2 years relevant experience, Total of 3 years in ornamental horticulture, Lead Assessor Training certification, Recognized HACCP training required.

Key responsabilities:

Conduct on-farm assessments
Evaluate and summarize audit findings
Communicate audit results to clients
Develop work plans for audits
Maintain effective communication with teams

NSF International

1001 - 5000 Employees

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Job description

Job Description

We are expanding our team of self-employed Flowers & Ornamentals (OHAS) Assessors in England.

Responsibilities

Conduct on-farm assessments
Summarize and evaluate audit findings, and submit reports in a timely manner
Communicate findings and results of audits with client site management or appropriate client representatives
Develop effective work plans for the completion of assigned audits within a determined timeframe
Establish and maintain effective communication with key team members, including audit delivery and client teams

Qualifications

Higher education degree, diploma or equivalent with a study duration no less than 2 years in relevant subject (college degree is insufficient)
Minimum of 2 years work experience after higher education study
Total of 3 years work experience in the ornamental horticulture industry
Lead Assessor Training to an externally recognized standards (based on BS EN ISO 9001 and/or ISO 19001 principles). The minimum training duration is 37 hours. The training should be certificated, and the certificate should show quality auditing, auditing techniques, focus of the audit, reporting, a practical case study, duration and successful completion
Recognized HACCP training based on Codex principals
BASIS, FACTS (or equivalent training in pesticides and fertilizers)
IPM (integrated pest management training)
CPD requirements such as belonging to the BASIS Professional Register, attending formal internal and industry training sessions and workshops, belonging to key industry bodies, and working regularly within the ornamental horticulture industry
The ability to communicate with and engage with the farming community and colleagues in a confident and patient manner
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Enthusiasm, energy, a keen eye for detail, and a passion to improve standards
Ability to manage conflict and difficult situations
Ability to manage own time and meet strict deadlines
A flexible approach
Respect for individual and Company confidentiality rights
Full UK driving license
Willingness and ability to travel
Willingness to work some evenings and weekends
Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office