Compliance Manager (Part Time) - Packaging

Bennett and Game; Basildon; On-site; GBP 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A packaging company in Basildon is seeking a Compliance Manager to oversee regulatory compliance and quality standards, particularly for food packaging. The part-time role involves managing accreditation, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Candidates should have proven experience with BRC accreditation and a background in the food industry. The position offers a flexible work schedule and a supportive environment.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Supportive work environment

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Proven experience with BRC accreditation is essential.
• Ideal candidate has a background in food packaging.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain BRC and FSC accreditation.
• Conduct regular internal audits for compliance.
• Document audit findings and maintain records.
• Investigate and resolve customer complaints.
• Conduct annual supplier audits and review performance.

Skills

BRC accreditation

FSC knowledge

Documentation skills

Auditing skills

Detail-oriented approach

Job description

Job Overview

A packaging company based in Basildon is recruiting a Compliance Manager (Part Time) to oversee regulatory compliance and quality standards, particularly for food packaging. This role ensures high standards across BRC, FSC, and other regulatory frameworks. The successful candidate will have accreditation management experience (especially BRC) and ideally a background in the food industry. This part-time role is suited to someone who can work 3 days a week (or equivalent hours over 4-5 days), offering flexibility and a supportive working environment.

Responsibilities

• Accreditation Management: Manage and maintain BRC and FSC accreditation.
• Conduct regular internal audits and ensure full compliance across all departments.
• Document audit findings, maintain records, and produce detailed reports.
• Customer & Supplier Compliance: Investigate and resolve customer complaints, coordinating with factory staff and delivering final reports.
• Conduct annual supplier audits, review performance, and track necessary updates.
• Oversee service supplier management including visit coordination, compliance documentation, and performance monitoring.
• Policy & Standards Oversight: Review and update company policies and quality standards regularly.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations, maintaining up-to-date documentation.
• Monitor pest control issues and ensure timely resolutions.
• Stay current on environmental regulations, including returns and reporting.
• Regulatory Compliance: Remain up to date with food packaging regulations.
• Manage documentation for import/export administration, supplier relationships, and product approvals.

Requirements

• Proven experience with BRC accreditation (essential)
• FSC knowledge is highly desirable
• Background in food packaging (ideal)
• Experience in the food industry (essential)
• Strong documentation, reporting, and auditing skills
• Proactive and detail-oriented approach to compliance and risk management

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £32,000 pro-rata (negotiable depending on experience)
• Working Hours: Part-time, 3 days per week (8:45am - 4:45pm) or flexible spread over 4-5 days
• Holiday: 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Additional Benefits: Supportive work environment, opportunity to play a key role in regulatory leadership within the business