Compliance Coordinator

Henderson Brown; Little Fenton; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson Brown in Sherburn-in-Elmet, England is recruiting a Compliance Coordinator to lead internal audits and maintain BRCGS/retailer standards across our manufacturing site. This role supports continuous improvement and requires a proactive approach to regulatory compliance and quality management.

Key responsibilities include managing iAuditor, analysing KPI data, and driving corrective actions from root cause investigation.

Qualifications

• Experience in Compliance, QA, Technical or Internal Audit in food manufacturing, beverages or FMCG.
• Strong knowledge of BRCGS, HACCP, retailer standards and quality management systems.
• Experience conducting internal audits and driving corrective actions via root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site's internal audit programme ensuring compliance with BRCGS, retailer codes, food safety legislation and customer requirements.
• Investigate non-conformances and implement corrective actions for continuous improvement.
• Manage site compliance systems and produce KPI reports, trend analyses and compliance data.

Skills

Auditing

Root cause analysis

KPI reporting

Stakeholder communication

Analytical thinking

Education

HACCP Level 3

Internal Auditor certification

Tools

iAuditor

Job description

Compliance Coordinator (3643699) Sherburn-in-Elmet, England

Salary: GBP33000 - GBP36000 per annum

We're partnering with a leading food manufacturer to recruit an ambitious Compliance Coordinator who will play a pivotal role in maintaining exceptional food safety, quality, and compliance standards across a fast-paced manufacturing site. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on continuous improvement, enjoys problem-solving, and wants to make a tangible impact by ensuring the business consistently exceeds customer, retailer, and regulatory expectations.

Compliance Coordinator

Sherburn in Elmet

Permanent

Mon - Fri

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead the site's internal audit programme, ensuring full compliance with BRCGS, retailer Codes of Practice, food safety legislation, and customer requirements
• Investigate non-conformances, identify root causes, and implement robust corrective and preventative actions to drive a culture of continuous improvement
• Manage site compliance systems, including iAuditor, producing insightful KPI reports, trend analysis, and compliance data to support business performance
• Support customer, retailer, and third-party audits, ensuring the site remains audit-ready and consistently delivers outstanding audit results
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, QA, and Technical teams to improve factory standards, food safety, and operational compliance
• Assist with customer complaint investigations, validation activities, and site improvement projects to enhance product quality and consumer confidence
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external laboratories, certification bodies, and auditors to ensure effective communication and compliance delivery
• Monitor changes in legislation, retailer expectations, and industry best practice, helping to strengthen site governance and technical standards

What We're Looking For:

• Experience within a Compliance, QA, Technical, or Internal Audit role in food manufacturing, beverages, or FMCG
• Strong knowledge of BRCGS, HACCP, retailer standards, food safety legislation, and quality management systems
• Proven experience conducting internal audits, managing non-conformances, and driving corrective actions through root cause analysis
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills, with confidence presenting KPI data and influencing stakeholders across the business
• HACCP Level 3 qualified, with Internal Auditor certification or qualification considered a distinct advantage

If you're passionate about food safety, compliance, and continuous improvement, and want to play a key role in maintaining world-class manufacturing standards, this is the perfect opportunity to take the next step in your technical career