Technical Compliance Manager

A senior technical leadership position responsible for driving compliance performance, strengthening supplier governance, and ensuring robust due diligence standards across a complex supply base. The role combines strategic oversight with operational accountability and team development.

Technical Compliance Manager Key Responsibilities

Provide leadership and direction to the technical compliance team

Establish clear compliance objectives and monitor delivery against targets

Oversee supplier approval, onboarding and ongoing due diligence processes

Review and challenge risk assessments across product categories

Direct chemical monitoring programmes and compliance verification activity

Ensure supplier records and approval lists remain accurate and audit ready

Lead recall simulations and system validation exercises

Deliver structured compliance and sustainability reporting to senior stakeholders

Technical Compliance Manager Key Skills and Experience

Degree educated in a relevant scientific discipline

Demonstrated experience in food supply compliance management

Proven leadership capability with team management experience

Advanced reporting and data analysis skills

Strong understanding of regulatory and customer compliance frameworks

Decisive, organised and resilient under pressure

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