Compliance Manager - South Oxfordshire - Part-Time

Kairos Recruitment; Thame; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Kairos Recruitment is seeking a part-time Compliance Manager in Thame, South Oxfordshire. The role focuses on maintaining quality, environmental, social responsibility and compliance systems with an emphasis on continuous improvement and practical, hands-on delivery.

The position involves managing ISO 9001/14001, SMETA, B Corp and Positive Luxury requirements, audits, NCRs and sustainability reporting, with a strong emphasis on data analysis and proactive problem solving.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality, compliance, environmental or management-systems roles with audits and non-conformances.
• Strong organisational and IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Understanding of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage ISO 9001, ISO 14001, SMETA, B Corp and Positive Luxury requirements.
• Maintain compliance calendars, registers, policies, procedures and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, act as main point of contact for auditors and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Monitor changes to relevant legislation, standards and accreditation requirements.
• Manage the NCR process, including investigations, root-cause analysis, corrective actions and trend reporting.
• Coordinate Quality Control administration, documentation and quality checks.
• Monitor quality data and identify recurring issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain environmental records and support sustainability reporting, B Corp, Positive Luxury and customer sustainability requirements.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve resource efficiency and minimise environmental impact.
• Organise and run monthly Fire Marshall meetings, maintaining actions and follow-ups.
• Coordinate the Apprenticeship Programme, supporting apprentices, managers and training providers and monitoring progress.
• Use audit findings, NCR data and management-system performance to drive continuous improvement and provide clear reporting to management.

Skills

Audits

Corrective actions

Non-conformances

Data analysis

Communication

Organisational skills

Continuous improvement

Education

Formal auditor qualifications

Management-system qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Position: Compliance Manager

Location: Thame, South Oxfordshire

Employment Type: Part-Time (24 hours per week)

Salary: £18k (Flexible DOE)

About the business:

My client is a pioneering UK printing company recognised for innovation, quality and environmental performance. They are committed to continually improving the products and services they provide, together with their environmental and social impact.

Purpose of a Compliance Manager:

You will manage and continually improve the company's quality, environmental, social responsibility and compliance systems, ensuring requirements are understood, embedded, monitored and continually improved.

Key Responsibilities of a Compliance Manager:

• Manage and maintain ISO 9001, ISO 14001, SMETA, B Corp and Positive Luxury requirements.
• Maintain compliance calendars, registers, policies, procedures and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, act as the main point of contact for auditors and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Monitor changes to relevant legislation, standards and accreditation requirements.
• Manage the NCR process, including investigations, root-cause analysis, corrective actions and trend reporting.
• Coordinate Quality Control administration, documentation and quality checks.
• Monitor quality data and identify recurring issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain environmental records and support sustainability reporting, B Corp, Positive Luxury and customer sustainability requirements.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve resource efficiency and minimise environmental impact.
• Organise and run monthly Fire Marshall meetings, maintaining actions and follow-ups.
• Coordinate the Apprenticeship Programme, supporting apprentices, managers and training providers and monitoring progress.
• Use audit findings, NCR data and management-system performance to drive continuous improvement and provide clear reporting to management.

What we are looking for in a Compliance Manager:

We are looking for someone who combines strong organisational and compliance skills with a practical, hands-on approach.

You will be:

• Highly organised, methodical and able to manage multiple workstreams.
• Experienced in audits, corrective actions and non-conformances.
• Confident analysing data and identifying trends.
• Detail-oriented with excellent administrative skills.
• A clear and effective communicator who can work at all levels.
• Practical, solutions-focused and comfortable working independently.
• Passionate about quality, environmental performance and responsible business.

Experience & Qualifications

Essential:

• Experience in a quality, compliance, environmental or management-systems role; experience with audits, corrective actions and non-conformances; strong organisational and IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office and Excel; and an understanding of continuous improvement.

Desirable:

• Experience with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, SMETA, B Corp, Positive Luxury, internal auditing, NCR/root-cause analysis, environmental management, manufacturing/print quality systems, apprenticeship administration or workplace/fire-safety coordination.

Formal auditor or management-system qualifications would be advantageous.