S a f e t y A d v i s o r

At GAIL’s, safety is at the heart of everything we do. We’re looking for a passionate and proactive Safety Advisor to join our team and help champion a culture of safety across our bakeries and support functions.

This is a hands-on, influential role where you’ll provide expert guidance on food safety, fire safety, and health & safety, ensuring our teams operate safely, compliantly, and confidently every day.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Audits & Compliance

• Conduct regular audits and inspections across bakeries and operations
• Provide clear, supportive feedback and follow up on improvement actions
• Ensure compliance with legislation, food safety standards, and internal policies
• Manage investigations and non-compliance cases

Coaching & Training

• Deliver engaging training sessions on food safety and health & safety
• Coach teams to build confidence and accountability in safe working practices
• Promote a strong, positive safety culture across GAIL’s

New Bakery Openings

• Support the safe and compliant launch of new bakery sites
• Conduct pre- and post-opening inspections
• Partner with project teams to embed safety from day one

Risk Management

• Carry out risk assessments and develop practical risk mitigation strategies
• Implement preventative controls to reduce incidents and hazards
• Monitor effectiveness and continuously improve safety practices

New Product Support

• Collaborate on new product development to ensure safety compliance
• Review allergen information and labelling accuracy
• Support SOP creation and training for product launches

Systems & Reporting

• Maintain and improve safety systems (e.g. Trail, GoAudits)
• Produce clear, actionable reports for stakeholders
• Support system users with training and troubleshooting

Documentation & Strategy

• Develop policies, procedures, and safety documentation
• Analyse data, identify trends, and contribute to safety strategy
• Support departmental planning and continuous improvement initiatives

ARE YOU THE MISSING INGREDIENT

• Food Safety qualification (e.g. HACCP, Level 4, BRC)
• Health & Safety qualification (e.g. NEBOSH, IOSH, Level 4 H&S)
• Experience in food safety and health & safety, ideally in food/retail environments
• Strong understanding of relevant regulations and compliance frameworks
• Excellent communication and coaching skills
• Confident working both independently and collaboratively
• Highly organised, with strong time management and prioritisation skills
• Analytical thinker with a proactive, solution-focused approach
• Passionate about continuous learning and improvement

BENEFITS BAKED IN

• Free food & drink whilst at work
• 50% off GAIL's when you are not at work
• buying & selling holiday scheme
• long service holiday rewards
• 25 days annual leave
• Aviva workplace
• Health cash plans
• Retailer discounts
• Cycle to work
• EV car leasing
• Workplace Nursery scheme