Compliance Manager (35221)

Holland and Barrett; Burton-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Holland and Barrett is seeking a Compliance Manager for their Burton site. This role involves ensuring product compliance with food safety regulations, managing a team, and improving quality management systems to uphold brand integrity. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in food manufacturing compliance, leadership skills, and a passion for quality and safety.

Benefits

25% Employee Discount

Bonus

Pension contribution

33 Days Holiday per year

Private Medical Care

Electric Car Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in compliance, quality, or food safety management.
• Knowledge of HACCP, BRC, GMP, Kosher, and SMETA/SEDEX standards.
• Experience managing audits and compliance systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead QMS, HACCP, internal audits, and ensure compliance.
• Oversee HACCP programs and implement food safety strategies.
• Manage allergen and species risk programs.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

HACCP Level 3 certification

Food Safety Level 3

Job description

Join our team and be part of a company that truly lives its values. With our expertise and commitment to innovation, we aim to build trust and make health and wellness accessible to all. By fostering inclusivity and care, we work collaboratively to improve the well-being of our colleagues, customers, and communities.

The Role:

As Compliance Manager at Holland & Barrett's Burton Manufacturing site, you'll ensure our products meet the highest food safety, quality, and regulatory standards. You will develop and enhance our Quality Management System (QMS), oversee HACCP, allergen control, pest management, and food fraud prevention programs. Leading a team of four and reporting to the Quality and Product Safety Manager, you'll coordinate internal and external audits, drive continuous improvement, and maintain strong supplier oversight. Your efforts will safeguard brand integrity, foster a culture of excellence, and support one of the UK's leading health and wellness brands.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead QMS, HACCP, internal audits and technical training to exceed industry benchmarks and customer requirements.
• Ensure audit readiness and compliance for BRC, GMP, HACCP, Kosher and SMETA/SEDEX; manage non-conformance closure and deputise for the Quality and Product Safety Manager as needed.
• Oversee HACCP programs and implement risk assessments and mitigation strategies to safeguard food safety.
• Manage allergen and species risk programmes to guarantee accurate labelling, prevent cross-contamination, and verify species authenticity.
• Direct on-site VACCP and TACCP programmes to prevent food fraud and intentional contamination; conduct vulnerability and threat assessments and implement controls.
• Enhance pest control and site hygiene programmes, enforcing zero-tolerance policies and leading improvements in sanitation and foreign body management.
• Maintain supplier and raw material compliance, traceability and performance monitoring through documentation reviews and audit outcomes.
• Analyse Quality KPIs, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement across production processes.

Location: This role is based onsite Monday in our Burton Distribution Centre, Monday - Friday.

The Person:

• Proven experience in compliance, quality or food safety management within food manufacturing, with strong knowledge of HACCP, BRC, GMP, Kosher and SMETA/SEDEX standards.
• HACCP Level 3 certification (minimum) and Food Safety Level 3 (or equivalent).
• Demonstrable experience managing audits, compliance systems and regulatory frameworks.
• Familiarity with pest control, hygiene governance, allergen management and QMS processes.
• Effective leadership skills, proven ability to manage a team, mentor staff and foster a culture of excellence.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of assessing risks and implementing robust solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in an evolving environment, maintain focus on quality and compliance.
• Passion for food safety and quality, excellent communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

What we offer:

Our Benefits for this role include, but not limited to:

• H&B Employee Discount - 25%
• Bonus
• Pension company contribution
• 33 Days Holiday per year (Inclusive of bank holidays)
• Private Medical Care
• Exclusive benefits, free advice and savings from a range of retailers and providers
• Electric Car Scheme

We're passionate about helping every colleague thrive across all dimensions of wellbeing, and we're committed to having a diverse and inclusive workplace. In line with our EPIC values (Expertise, Pioneering, Inclusive, Caring), we embrace and actively celebrate all our colleagues' unique and varying experiences, backgrounds, identities and cultures - I am me, we are H&B.

Holland & Barrett does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms/recruiters. Please do not forward resumes to our job alias, employees, or any other company location. Holland & Barrett is not and will not be responsible for any fees if a candidate submitted by a search firm/recruiter unless otherwise agreed with respect to specific open position(s).

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