Influential role is exciting, fulfilling and challenging – and very varied.
After nearly three years in post Andy Threlfall – FEA’s Technical & Policy Director, will be leaving the role. “Andy goes with our thanks and best wishes,” says Emma Brooks, chair of FEA. “His will be hard shoes to fill. His knowledge and understanding of the commercial kitchen regulatory landscape have been huge assets, and his persistence, patience and sense of humour will be missed.”
Andy leaves FEA on 30th April. He says, “It’s been an enjoyable job, I’ve really valued the opportunities it has given me. However, I’ve been offered a great role by my former employer, Pentland Wholesale, which is very local to me so I’ve decided to move on. I wish my successor the very best, I know that whoever takes on this role will find it exciting, challenging and fulfilling.”
FEA is now actively recruiting for Andy’s replacement. The role of technical and policy director is very varied and involves both leading and supporting the commercial foodservice equipment sector in matters of a technical nature. It will suit someone with knowledge, skills and experience in electrical and mechanical engineering, who wishes to develop their career in the industry.
It’s an important role with the opportunity to directly influence UK and EU policy makers, liaising with both government and its consultants and agencies. The director, who joins the professional FEA secretariat team of five, will be dealing directly with members and working alongside bodies such as BSI, the European Federation of Catering Equipment Manufacturers (EFCEM), and other industry organisations. A key responsibility will be championing sustainability and circular economy principles within the foodservice equipment sector.
While the role is largely home-based, it also entails some travel in the UK, Europe and beyond. The successful candidate can expect an attractive salary of £60-£70k plus performance related bonus and other benefits.
Further information about the role can be found at News | FEA Technical and Policy Director – Job Advertisement. For a copy of the full job description, or to have an informal and confidential conversation about the role, contact FEA’s chief executive John Cunningham on 07539 413258 or john.cunningham@fea.org.uk.