Trading Law Support Officer

Tesco Ireland • Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin • Temporary • Working hours 37.5 • Apply by 20-May-2026

We're recruiting a Trading Law Support Officer to join our Quality, Technical & Sustainability team on a 12‑month fixed term contract.
In this role, you'll play a key part in supporting our retail operations to remain compliant with Irish Food Law and Food Safety standards, helping to protect our customers, colleagues and business.

Working closely with the Food Safety Manager and Trading Law team, you'll provide practical, risk‑based advice to stores, support regulatory engagement, and help create a positive compliance culture across our retail network.

What is in it for you

We offer excellent benefits that help make Tesco a great place to work. These include but aren't limited to:

• Competitive Salary
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Life Assurance Cover
• Annual Bonus
• Our Virtual GP service provides free and confidential access to an online GP through video GP consultations, and online prescription service for colleagues. The service is also available to families of colleagues who live at the same address for a reduced cost.
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and family members for in the moment emotional support along with free access to a range of wellbeing services supporting you under our new Wellbeing First approach of Body, Mind and Life.
• Colleague Clubcard offering 10% discount across stores and online, with 15% discount weekends once a month (Friday to Sunday), and 20% off twice a year. There is also 20% off F&F clothing, all year long, these various discounts can be extended to a family member with a 2nd Clubcard available.*
• Annual leave
• Save As You Earn Scheme

*Entry requirements and rules of the scheme apply

You will be responsible for

• Supporting stores to comply with Irish Food Law and internal Food Safety Management Systems
• Reviewing store food safety records and identifying non‑compliance or risk trends
• Completing in‑store visits and inspections to assess food safety controls and provide face‑to‑face guidance
• Reviewing and responding to Environmental Health Officer (EHO) correspondence and supporting stores with follow‑up actions
• Advising stores on cold chain controls, temperature monitoring and other key food safety processes
• Acting as a point of contact for store queries on food safety and compliance matters
• Supporting investigations into quality complaints and ensuring appropriate corrective actions
• Working with enforcement agencies to resolve issues and help prevent formal action
• Producing clear reports and updates for internal stakeholders, including Retail Operations and senior technical teams

You will need

• Significant experience working in retail operations, ideally at store level
• Experience in a food safety, compliance or regulatory role within a retail environment
• A good working knowledge of food safety legislation, risk assessment and audit processes
• Strong communication skills, with the confidence to deliver clear messages in challenging situations
• The ability to analyse information, use judgement and prioritise risk effectively
• A calm, professional approach and a high level of personal integrity
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• The ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders across the business

About us

At Tesco, our vision is to become every customer's favourite way to shop, whether they are at home or on the move. Our core purpose is to serve our customers, communities, and the planet a little better every day.

At Tesco, we pride ourselves on having an inclusive culture where everyone can truly be themselves. This is embedded in our values: we treat people how they want to be treated. We celebrate diversity and recognize the value and opportunity it brings, ensuring our colleagues feel they can be themselves at work and are supported to be at their best.

We have embraced a blended working week, combining office and remote working. Our offices remain places for connection, collaboration, and innovation. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that celebrates the cultures, personalities, and preferences of our colleagues, who in turn help build our business's success and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Our stores are welcoming places for everyone, with colleagues trained to support those with visible or hidden disabilities through the Sunflower Lanyard programme.

As a large business with diverse roles and flexible working patterns, Tesco can find something that suits you. We celebrate diversity and welcome everyone. Our inclusive recruitment process ensures candidates can thrive and request any necessary adjustments. For more information on accessibility support, visit Tesco Careers Accessibility.

If you need additional support, please email tescoireland.recruitment@tesco.ie. This will help us understand how we can best support you through the recruitment process.