Compliance Manager

Samworth Brothers; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic food manufacturing company located in Leicester Forest East is seeking a Quality Manager. You will manage the Quality Management System, lead internal audits, and ensure compliance with food safety standards. The ideal candidate has a relevant degree and significant experience in technical systems. Join a supportive environment that values collaboration and employee growth.

Benefits

Enhanced pension scheme

Private health scheme

Employee discount scheme

Annual pay reviews

Profit related pay

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in technical systems or raw material management in food manufacturing.
• Strong leadership and people development experience.
• In-depth knowledge of TACCP, VACCP, and food defense practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage and improve the site Quality Management System.
• Lead internal audits and compliance systems.
• Ensure audit readiness for food safety and quality audits.

Skills

Leadership

HACCP knowledge

Food safety expertise

Planning skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree/HND in a food-related subject

Level 4 HACCP

Level 4 Food Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Job description

About The Role

Join the Samworth Brothers Team and become part of our dynamic family!

At Samworth Brothers, we genuinely care about our colleagues and strive to create an engaging environment that values your unique contributions. We are committed to your success and offer a range of exceptional benefits that we believe supports your life and personal aspirations: -

• Enhanced pension scheme
• Private health scheme
• Employee discount scheme
• Experience annual pay reviews
• Profit related pay
• Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities

The Opportunity

This role is working across both Kettleby foods and Saladworks. This is a critical role that blends technical leadership, compliance management, and raw material oversight. You’ll take ownership of our site’s Quality Management System, internal audits, and raw material performance—ensuring our operations not only meet industry standards but lead them.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and continuously improve the site Quality Management System
• Lead internal audits, HACCP, traceability, and compliance systems
• Ensure audit readiness and support all external food safety and quality audits
• Lead the Technical Analysts and Raw Material QA team, developing skills and performance
• Drive technical data accuracy, traceability, and raw materials quality assurance

The Ideal Candidate

We believe that success is built upon collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we welcome candidates who are passionate about working together to achieve greatness. As a valued member of our team, you will bring the following skills and experience: -

• Degree/HND in a food-related subject or equivalent experience
• Level 4 HACCP & Level 4 Food Safety (essential)
• Minimum 2 years' experience in technical systems or raw material management in food manufacturing
• Strong leadership and people development experience
• In-depth knowledge of TACCP, VACCP, and food defence practices
• Excellent planning, auditing, and communication skills
• Confident using Microsoft Office and ideally Power BI

We also want you to thrive in an engaging and inclusive work culture where you will have the opportunity to take on personal accountability and take pride in your work. We encourage positive communication, and the building of strong collaborative relationships is essential to every role.

Join us at Samworth Brothers, where you'll be more than just a team member – you'll be an integral part of our thriving family.Apply today and embark on an exciting journey with us!

About Us

We are a fourth-generation family business producing high quality own-label products for many of the UK’s best-known retailers along with our own brands including Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson & Morris, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company and Walker & Son. We employ over 10,000 people in well-invested modern food manufacturing sites around the country.

At Samworth Brothers we take pride in our family feel within our businesses and work together to make things happen. We can offer you the stability of a wider group as well as the opportunities that that offers if you wish to progress your career with us. We are family and we would like to invite you to be part of that and support our teams in delivering great products to all of our customers.


Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.