Pesticide Compliance Manager

Pesticide Compliance Manager

We are seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented professional to lead pesticide compliance activity across a diverse fresh produce supply network. This role is central to maintaining regulatory adherence, customer policy alignment, and environmental due diligence across multiple regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of pesticide compliance processes across suppliers and product categories
• Manage concession and derogation submissions, ensuring accurate data collation and timely approval
• Review spray records, authorisations and laboratory residue analysis to verify compliance
• Maintain and update pesticide risk assessments, reporting emerging risks to stakeholdersLead investigations into non-conformances, documenting root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Engage suppliers to implement mitigation plans and long-term preventative measures
• Support risk-based site assessments in collaboration with auditing colleagues
• Conduct recall and traceability exercises to validate supplier control systems

Key Skills and Experience

• Degree educated in a scientific discipline
• Demonstrable knowledge of pesticide legislation and residue compliance
• Advanced capability in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools
• Experience interpreting technical documentation and regulatory standards
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders

This is a full-time position based in Kent. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom, and evidence of this right will be required prior to interview.

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