The Institute is a busy, well established awarding body in Scotland for a number of short course qualifications in Food Hygiene, HACCP, Food and Health, Control of Infection, Occupational Health and Safety, First Aid and Licensing. Many of which are credit rated on the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF).
The Institute is seeking to appoint an individual with, as a minimum, advanced qualification in food hygiene and training and related disciplines, with a proven track record within a training and development environment. This is a busy, multi strand post that needs someone proactive, resilient and able to thrive under pressure.
The Director of Training reports directly to the Chief Executive and is responsible for overseeing and advancing the Institute’s training activities, ensuring high-quality delivery, continuous improvement, and effective collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders.
The post is a full-time position mainly based in the Institute’s office in Edinburgh with a blend approach of office and home working. On occasion the post holder will be required to travel throughout Scotland and beyond. Work may also be required out with normal office hours.
Further information is available on the attached role profile and on request to the Chief Executive. DOT Key Responsibilities 2025
Applicants for the post should submit a detailed CV and a statement (500 to 1,000 words in length) outlining their suitability for the post and the relevant experience and skills they possess. Applications should be marked ‘confidential’ and emailed to Jackie McCabe, jackie.mccabe@rehis.com
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 12 November 2025. Interviews will be held week commencing 24 November 2025. All applications will be acknowledged by email.
