Compliance Manager

Redfox Executive Selection Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking a proactive Compliance Manager to ensure the highest standards of food safety, legality, and quality. This role involves collaborating with various teams, conducting audits, and managing non-conformities while guiding a small compliance team. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in food manufacturing or fresh produce, along with relevant certifications in HACCP and Food Safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in fresh produce or food manufacturing.
• Experienced in managing retail audit standards.
• Strong IT and communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and legal standards.
• Conduct and manage internal audits.
• Supervise and develop a compliance team.

Skills

Collaboration

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Communication

HACCP knowledge

Food Safety knowledge

IT skills

Education

HACCP Level 3

Food Safety Level 3

Job description

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Compliance Manager to join our clients Technical team in ensuring that all products meet the highest standards of food safety, legality, and quality. The role involves collaborating with internal departments and external stakeholders to maintain and improve compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and legal standards (e.g., BRCGS, Global Gap, Red Tractor, customer specifications).

• Conduct and manage internal audits in line with third-party and customer standards.

• Handle non-conformities and implement corrective actions by identifying root causes.

• Oversee pest control activities with external providers.

• Support the development and monitoring of technical projects and food safety systems.

• Actively contribute to HACCP team and relevant working groups.

• Maintain strong hygiene controls across the packhouse and operational areas.

• Supervise and develop a small compliance team.

• Assist with recruitment and training of technical team members.

• Create and deliver KPI reports and other documentation on schedule.

• Maintain accurate compliance records for both field and packhouse operations.

• Ensure health and safety standards are upheld.

• Take ownership of personal development and ongoing learning.

Key Relationships:

• External: Customer technical teams, suppliers, auditors, and contractors.

• Internal: Quality Assurance, Packhouse, Growing, Farming, Supply Chain, Finance, and IT teams.

Candidate Profile:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in fresh produce or food manufacturing.

• Experienced in managing retail audit standards and continuous improvement processes.

• Confident, collaborative, and solution-focused.

• Qualified in HACCP (Level 3) and Food Safety (Level 3).

• Background in BRCGS and customer audit preparation and execution.

• Holds a valid driving licence.

• Strong IT and communication skills, both verbal and written.

How to Apply:
Please submit your CV via. this website without delay quoting ref: 5946IR