Compliance Manager
We are working exclusively with a leading food business in London that is looking for an experienced Compliance Manager to establish and lead a newly created role within the technical function. You will oversee all aspects of compliance, ensuring full adherence to UK/EU legislation, customer requirements and third-party audit standards, while driving continuous improvement across the business.
This role has been introduced to strengthen the business’s technical and compliance capabilities.
On Offer
- Salary of £50,000 - £55,000 + up to 10% bonus
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Company pension
- Healthcare options
- Retailer, health and leisure discounts and offers
Key Responsibilities
- Champion food safety, legal compliance and a strong food safety culture across all sites.
- Manage internal and external audits, ensuring the business stays audit-ready year-round.
- Oversee key technical systems including QMS, internal audits, pest control and QC insights.
- Review compliance, complaint and supplier data to drive improvement.
- Be the go-to contact for ethical, environmental and social responsibility information, supporting ESG initiatives.
- Lead packaging compliance, including EPR reporting and recyclability assessments.
- Collaborate with operations, supply chain, sales and technical teams to resolve issues and improve processes.
- Build strong relationships with suppliers, customers and regulatory bodies.
- Manage, coach and develop a small Quality and Compliance team.
About You
- Degree in Food Science / Technology or similar.
- Strong knowledge of UK and EU food legislation and food safety systems.
- 3 years food industry experience, ideally including compliance or technical management.
- Confident communicator with strong stakeholder-influencing skills.
- Experience with GFSI/BRC, ESG topics or technical system implementation is an advantage.
Why Apply?
- A brand-new role with real scope to shape and grow the function.
- Cross-functional exposure and influence.
- Opportunity to drive food safety, compliance and ESG strategy.
Seniority level
Employment type
Job function
- Quality Assurance, Management, and Manufacturing
- Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Wholesale Food and Beverage, and Food and Beverage Services
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