Compliance Manager

Farmer J - Admin Location; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company in Greater London is seeking a highly knowledgeable Compliance Manager to oversee Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations. You will lead compliance across all restaurants and ensure legal adherence during new store openings. The ideal candidate should have 3+ years in compliance, a Level 4 Food Safety qualification, and experience in training and managing compliance issues. This role offers competitive compensation and numerous benefits including a daily allowance and generous holiday policy.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Daily food and drink allowance

50% discount across all restaurants

Paid day off on your birthday

31 days holiday per year

Subsidised healthcare cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Green commute cycle scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in compliance within QSR, restaurants, or hospitality.
• Confident trainer and communicator able to engage at all levels.
• First Aid at Work and Fire Safety training required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain a robust compliance framework across all restaurants.
• Conduct quarterly internal compliance audits and guide managers on best practices.
• Ensure full compliance with UK legislation including HACCP and Health & Safety.

Skills

Compliance management

Training and communication

Data analysis

Organizational skills

Education

Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety in Catering

NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety

Level 3 or 4 HACCP qualification

Job description

Farmer J – Compliance Manager (Food Safety and H&S)

Do you “give a fork” about what you do? Do you love great food? Then this is for you!

We’re looking for a highly knowledgeable and detail‑oriented Compliance Manager to join the Farmer J farm‑ily!

Our new Compliance Manager will lead on Food Safety and Health & Safety, ensuring our operations remain legal and compliant as we continue to expand. You’ll ensure all monitoring systems are robust and fit‑for‑scale, whilst working closely with suppliers and regulatory bodies. You’ll play a key role in new store openings to ensure our safety standards are embedded from day 1. You’ll set the standard by promoting a strong culture of safety for our teams and customers.

What you’ll be doing as our Compliance Manager:

• Lead and maintain a robust compliance framework across all restaurants, ensuring full alignment with UK food safety, health & safety, employment law, data protection, licensing, and industry regulations. Continuously improve processes through effective planning.
• Conduct QTRly internal compliance audits (food safety, health & safety, allergen, fire safety) across all stores, identifying non‑compliance and guiding Managers on best practice – highlighting any trends to the Senior team
• Prepare and review risk assessments annually or after incidents, report findings and mitigation strategies to the Head of Operations.
• Ensure full compliance with UK legislation, including HACCP, Health & Safety at Work Act, COSHH, Allergen Regulations, GDPR, and Licensing Laws.
• Act as the primary contact for compliance issues, lead impartial investigations, and ensure effective corrective and preventive action.
• Design and deliver engaging compliance training (e‑learning and in‑person).
• Maintain compliance records, resources and report any serious breaches to the Head of Operations.
• Maintain and manage compliance systems (FSMS, risk assessments, fire safety plans, allergen matrix, cleaning schedules).
• Manage relationships with regulatory bodies (EHO, HSE, FSA, Local Authorities) and external inspections at all locations.
• Ensure all sites are trained and set up to achieve and maintain 5* EHO ratings.
• Oversee incident reporting and follow‑up investigations.
• Provide First Aid and Fire Safety guidance; manage relationships with training providers.
• Use data to create company‑wide risk maps and action logs.

Our new Compliance Manager will have:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in compliance within QSR, restaurants, or hospitality.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, allergen procedures, fire safety, GDPR, COSHH, and waste management.
• Confident trainer and communicator able to engage at all levels.
• Skilled in using data and insights to drive improvements.
• Embody Farmer J’s values: Bold, Humble, Willing to Learn, Conscious, and Committed.
• Promote a culture where every Farmer “gives a fork” about safety and compliance.
• Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety in Catering (CIEH, Highfield, or equivalent).
• NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety (or IOSH Managing Safely as a minimum).
• Level 3 or 4 HACCP qualification.
• First Aid at Work and Fire Safety training.
• Allergen Management and COSHH training (usually included in Level 4 Food Safety).
• CIEH membership (desirable).
• First‑class organisational skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects.

What's in it for our Compliance Manager?

• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• Daily food and drink allowance during shifts.
• 50% discount across all our restaurants when off duty.
• You will never work on your birthday, and you will be paid for it!
• 31 days holiday per year, including bank holidays, and increasing with length of service
• Medicash – subsidised healthcare cash plan
• Employee Assistance Programme by Hospitality Action
• Green commute – cycle scheme.
• A great opportunity to grow as we continue to grow!

Why Farmer J

We make good food that’s good for you, and is never boring. Whatever we do, we do it boldly. Working to achieve greatness but always maintaining humility. We’re a growing brand with big ambitions – if you want to be part of this, then apply today!