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

* Hybrid working

* 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.

* Previous line management experience.

* HACCP Level 3 (Level 4 desirable).

* 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

If you are looking for a new role and your experience fits what my client is looking for please apply to this advert