Compliance Officer – NormantonSalary Region of £45-50K + BonusFlexible working25 days holiday + BH and Xmas shutdown.PensionFree parkingEnhanced Family leaveSick PayBirthday offVolunteering daysStaff salesCosco discountsEyecare benefitsChildcare vouchers
Compliance Officer (a.k.a. The Person Who Keeps Everything Legal, Safe, and Not on the Evening News)
This Compliance Officer plays a vital role in ensuring that every product sourced, sold, and distributed meets the ever-evolving world of regulatory compliance, product safety, and environmental standards across a global supply chain.
They are the calm, collected expert who understands complex legislation (and somehow makes it make sense), keeping the business aligned with UK, EU, and Far East regulations—all while ensuring suppliers behave, paperwork behaves even better, and nothing slips through the cracks.
What They Actually Do
Regulatory Compliance & GovernanceThey take ownership of product compliance frameworks including EUDR, PPWR, RoHS, and the SUP Directive, ensuring everything ticks the right boxes (and none of the wrong ones).They monitor regulatory changes, interpret legislation, and translate it into practical, business-friendly guidance—no legal jargon overload required.
Supplier Compliance & Risk ManagementThey work closely with suppliers across the UK, Europe, China, and Southeast Asia, making sure compliance isn’t just promised—it’s proven.They lead due diligence, supplier audits, and risk assessments, ensuring ethical and compliant sourcing at every step.
Documentation & Audit ReadinessThey keep technical files, declarations of conformity, certifications, and testing documentation in pristine condition—because auditors love a well-organised trail.They maintain compliance logs, records, and reporting processes that are always ready for inspection (no last-minute panic required).
Cross-Functional CollaborationThey partner with Buying, Category, and Product Development teams to embed compliance into decisions from day one—not as an afterthought.They provide training and updates across the business, ensuring everyone stays informed, compliant, and mildly impressed.
Continuous ImprovementThey identify compliance risks before they become real problems, drive corrective actions, and continuously improve processes—because “good enough” isn’t really their style.
What They Bring to the Table
An experienced product compliance professional with strong exposure to international supply chains, they understand the ins and outs of regulatory frameworks, certification processes, and supply chain risk management.
They are highly organised, detail-focused, and analytically sharp—capable of juggling documentation, deadlines, and global stakeholders without breaking a sweat.
Bonus points if they bring experience in consumer goods, retail, or office products, along with knowledge of REACH, WEEE, FSC, or PEFC, and experience implementing compliance management systems.
In Short
They keep the products compliant, the suppliers accountable, the documentation flawless, and the business out of trouble—quietly ensuring everything is done by the book… even when the book keeps changing…