Company: QUEST SEARCH AND SELECTION LTD
Job Type: Permanent, FullTime
Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 per annum
Quest Search and Selection is looking for a Technical & Compliance Manager to oversee product quality, supplier compliance, and risk mitigation for hardline products.
This privately-owned business employs 1,500+ people across 70 UK locations and remains a leader in its field.
Key Responsibilities of this Technical & Compliance Manager position:- Lead product quality management, ensuring UK regulatory compliance for all hardline products.
- Ensure processes stay up-to-date with UK laws.
- Manage vendor relationships, ensuring SEDEX compliance and timely resolution of audit issues.
- Source high-quality vendors, negotiate contracts, and manage rebates.
- Work with testing labs, audit houses, third-party partners, and suppliers.
- Oversee QA/QC policies, product quality issues, recalls, and returns.
- Maintain product compliance, manage test certificates, and ensure safety data sheets.
- Lead ethical and environmental audits, maintaining due diligence.
Key requirements of this Technical & Compliance Manager position -- 4-5+ years' experience in quality/compliance roles.
- Leadership experience managing a small team (2 reportees).
- Experience with external agencies, vendors, and contract management.
- Strong communication skills and knowledge of UK/EU testing requirements.
- Familiar with SEDEX systems and third-party audits.
- Detail-oriented and process-driven.
Benefits of this Technical & Compliance Manager position -- Hybrid working (3 days in office)
- For site visits, the vehicle, hotel expenses will be fully covered.
- 25% employee discount, generous holiday allowance, pension,
- cycle-to-work scheme.
- Employee support programme and regular social events.
If you have the relevant experience, apply today quoting the reference no. JO-
We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible.
Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.