Compliance Manager

The Nursery Store; Chadderton; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise familiale en pleine croissance recherche un Compliance Lead passionné par la sécurité des produits. Vous serez responsable de garantir que nos produits respectent toutes les normes de sécurité et de qualité au Royaume-Uni, en collaborant avec des équipes internes et externes pour assurer l'intégrité de nos processus de conformité. Nous valorisons le travail d'équipe et l'innovation dans un environnement dynamique où chaque membre de l'équipe a l'occasion de faire une réelle différence.

Benefits

Free Parking

Staff Discount

Generous Holiday Allowance

Birthday Bliss Day Off

Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Expérience avérée de 3+ ans en conformité réglementaire, de préférence dans l'industrie des produits pour nourrissons.
• Connaissance approfondie des lois et normes de sécurité des produits au Royaume-Uni.

Responsibilities

• Assurer la conformité de tous les produits avec les réglementations UK.
• Coordonner les processus de test des produits et obtenir les certifications nécessaires.
• Conduire des audits internes réguliers pour garantir la conformité.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Professional certification in compliance or risk management

3+ years in regulatory compliance

Job description

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Are you a detail-driven compliance expert with a passion for product safety and regulatory excellence. We are looking for a Compliance Lead to oversee and enforce adherence to UK regulations and standards across our product range. In this pivotal role, you will drive compliance with product safety, environmental and consumer protection laws, proactively managing risk while fostering a culture of integrity and accountability.

If you are ready to make a real impact and lead compliance efforts in a dynamic business, we want to hear from you.

Embark on a full-time, office-based adventure with us! We believe in the magic of teamwork and creativity that flourishes best when our team gathers under one roof. If you're someone who thrives on collaboration, enjoys laughter-filled lunches with colleagues, and relishes being part of a dynamic team, then this is the perfect fit for you. While remote work isn't an option currently due to our business's needs, we know that you'll love the vibrant atmosphere of our office.

Working hours are 8:30am to 5:00pm from Monday to Thursday with an early finish on Fridays (8:30am to 4:30pm)

We offer a competitive salary of £43 – 47k depending on your experience and look forward to discussing this with you during the interview process.

What You’ll Be Doing

You will be at the heart of ensuring our products meet all UK regulatory standards. Overseeing compliance across packaging, labelling, testing and risk assessments, while staying on top of legislative updates. You will collaborate with internal teams and external partners, report on compliance status and risks and drive continuous improvement throughout product development. Main responsibilities include:

Regulatory Compliance

Ensure all products comply with UK regulations.

Monitor updates to UK legislation and standards affecting nursery products and ensure timely implementation of changes.

Report and provide transparency regarding the liability (cost) towards EPR and plastic tax.

Proactive approach to NPD and what requirements we will need, with any cost implications and impact on the critical path.

Ensure that all product packaging and labelling are to correct to current regulations and compliance.

Ensure that future legislation is translated and interpreted in a proactive and transparent way to the product development team.

Testing and Certification

Oversee product testing processes to ensure compliance with mandatory safety and quality standards whilst controlling/limiting and providing transparency regarding testing costs.

Co-ordinate with accredited laboratories to obtain necessary certifications and documentation for all products, including the development, production and editing/amending of all product manuals.

Maintain accurate records of compliance testing and certifications for auditing purposes.

Manage cost and critical path for delivery on time to budget of all projects.

Risk Assessment and Management

Conduct risk assessments for products to identify potential hazards, providing RAM reports to ensure transparency across the business.

Implement corrective actions and preventive measures to mitigate risks.

Manage product recalls and consumer safety communications when necessary, providing transparency through the production and circulation as needed.

Management of product issues, collaborating with customer service to ensure customers' issues can be easily rectified at no cost to the business. Ensuring the smooth running of the spares process and ensuring any issues are flagged accordingly.

Policy Development and Training

Develop and update internal compliance policies and procedures.

Train staff on compliance requirements, focusing on product safety, labelling and reporting obligations.

Ensure compliance with policies and ensure training is up to date.

Stakeholder Collaboration

Work closely with design, production and marketing teams to integrate compliance considerations into product development and promotion.

Liaise with regulatory bodies, trade associations and external partners to ensure best practices.

Work closely with the logistics department on issue management, effectively leading product changes throughout the business and manage costs accordingly.

Design and manage the inbound quality checks.

Attend and participate in product strategy reviews, product development meetings and sign off meetings.

Input and accountability for the QC aspects of the supplier strategy.

Conduct industry standard ethical and technical audits of the current and future supply base.

Auditing and Reporting

Conduct regular internal audits to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.

Prepare and present reports on compliance status, risks and action plans to senior management.

Report product returns, trust pilot and other key business KPIs as required.

Ensure that timely risk management reporting is transparent and provided to the key stakeholders and assessment of product risk is identified and shared transparently.

Respond to customer service feedback regarding issues and escalation process.

Prepare and approve the pre-shipment inspections, gold seal sample sign off.

Staff Management

Building, developing, and overseeing the QC team to ensure growth and effective performance.

Working with the wider teams to build strong communications and support structure changes and growth.

Required skills include:

Proven experience (3+ years) in regulatory compliance, preferably in the nursery products or consumer goods industry.

In-depth knowledge of UK product safety laws and standards for nursery products.

Familiarity with risk management and product testing processes.

Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills.

Experience in consulting with regulatory authorities and certification bodies.

Professional certification in compliance or risk management (e.g., Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional - CCEP) – preferred.

Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality standards.

Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.

Who Are We?

We've been a family-owned business since the 1980s, and we’re privileged to have helped hundreds-of-thousands of families through life’s early adventures during that time. We’ve gone from a single stall in Salford market to a £40M turnover with 40+ employees.

With over 1,700 products in stock and 40,000 Trustpilot reviews, we’re the go-to for baby essentials for many families, stocking a huge selection of nursery products from market-leading brands like Puggle, Joie, Ickle Bubba and Mamas and Papas.

We understand how high-quality products, value for money and consistently excellent service can make a huge difference when shopping for a growing family, which is why we offer products and services that make our customer’s lives safer, more enjoyable and stress-free.

Why Work Here?

We’ve experienced phenomenal growth, and our team has doubled in size. There are no indications of slowing down anytime soon, making this an exciting time to join us.

Where Are We?

Road: We’re just off Junction 22 of the Manchester Orbital route of the M60 and A62.

Train: Moston is the closest train station to the office. From there, you can jump on the tram to Hollinwood, which is a short 5-minute walk from the office.

Tram: Hollinwood tram station is just a 5-minute walk from the office.

Benefits of Joining The Team?

Our team are the real stars of our success story. Without them, we wouldn't be where we are today. To express our gratitude, we've put together a lineup of benefits and exciting progression opportunities including:

Free Parking: Enjoy free, onsite parking.

Staff Discount: An exclusive discount for all our employees – use for yourself or treat family members and friends.

Generous Holiday Allowance: Enjoy a generous holiday allowance to make the most of your downtime.

Birthday Bliss Day Off: Celebrate you! Take a day off on your birthday because special days should be spent exactly as you please.

Day-One Responsibility: Genuine responsibility from your very first day.

Pension Perks: Once you've conquered the review period, our pension plan kicks in.

Ready To Join A Workplace That's More Than A Job?

We have a creative and energetic workplace where no two days are the same. If a fast-paced culture where ideas are listened to, and every team member is encouraged to be the best they can be is what you’re looking for, please click to apply or send a copy of your CV and covering letter to:

As an equal opportunities' employer, we value diversity and welcome applicants from all sections of the community. Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive we are unable to give feedback to candidates at initial application stage.

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