We are the Food Standards Agency. 

It’s our job to use our expertise and influence so that people can trust that the food they consume is safe, what it says it is, healthier and more sustainable. 

We want people to understand the truth about where our food comes from and what’s in it, and to have access to an affordable, healthy and sustainable diet, now and in the future. 

In short, our mission is food you can trust. We work transparently and base our decisions and guidance on the latest science and evidence.

We do not respond to individual queries on social media. You can find details on how to contact us on our website: https://www.food.gov.uk/contact/consumers/find-details

If you wish to report a food problem, you can do so via our website: For consumers: https://www.food.gov.uk/contact/consumers/report-a-food-problem

For consumer and business information and services, please refer to our website: https://www.food.gov.uk

Food Standards Agency

Food you can trust. 

We do not respond on social media. You can contact us via our website, food.gov.uk. 

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.
As a Performance Manager in our Regulatory Compliance Division, you will help provide assurance that local authorities and other delivery bodies are meeting the required standards when delivering official controls.
Joining the Performance Management Team, you will work in a collaborative and influential role at the centre of the UK’s food and feed regulatory landscape. This is an opportunity to apply your front-line experience, regulatory knowledge and sound judgement to support effective oversight and meaningful improvement.
You will analyse performance evidence from sources including local authority data returns and the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme, identifying emerging concerns and reporting your findings clearly. You will help develop key performance indicators and use data analytics and management information to support robust decision-making, evaluate options and make practical recommendations to senior colleagues.
Building constructive relationships across the FSA and with external delivery partners will be central to your work. You will influence stakeholders, communicate challenging messages and work with local authorities to secure sustained improvements, following agreed escalation procedures where necessary. You will also prepare briefings and presentations for senior leaders, the FSA Board and Ministers, contribute to performance reports and business planning, help shape team procedures and provide support across wider divisional priorities.
You will be joining a supportive team that values collaboration, learning and continuous improvement. If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we look forward to hearing from you.
Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 20th September 2026