Scottish Food Advisory Committee Appointment of Members

Thursday 29 September 2011

The Food Standards Agency wishes to appoint three new members to the Committee in 2011/12. The role involves a time commitment of 2/3 days per month, including committee meetings and attracts a remuneration of £5,319 per year (non-pensionable). Appointments are for a two-year term and are made by Scottish Ministers.

The Scottish Food Advisory Committee acts as an advisory body to the Food Standards Agency and is chaired by one of the two Scottish members of its Board. The Committee’s role is to provide advice and information to the Food Standards Agency about matters connected with its function, including particular matters affecting or otherwise relating to Scotland.

Full details of the positions, including criteria required for appointment, are set out in the application pack, which should preferably be downloaded using the links below.

Alternatively, application packs can be requested from:

Susan Atkinson
Food Standards Agency in Scotland
6th Floor St Magnus House
25 Guild Street
Aberdeen
AB11 6NJ

tel: 01224 285131
fax: 01224 285168
email: susan.atkinson@foodstandards.gsi.gov.uk

Signed and completed applications must be received by FSA Scotland at the above postal address by noon on Friday 28 October 2011.

We would be particularly interested in applications from those with expertise in enforcement, nutrition, the food industry or consumer related, as these are currently underrepresented in the Committee.

The Food Standards Agency is committed to the principle of public appointments based on merit with independent assessment, openness and transparency of the process and are committed to the principle of equal opportunity in making public appointments.