Compliance Specialist / Manager

Escape Recruitment Services; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-site manufacturing organisation is seeking a Compliance Specialist / Head of Compliance to oversee compliance standards across its UK and European operations. This role focuses on governance, certification, and audit processes, requiring a strong background in compliance and experience with audits. The ideal candidate will engage with senior leadership and manage documentation effectively while ensuring adherence to regulatory changes. UK travel is required for this position.

Qualifications

• Background in compliance, governance, sustainability, auditing or certification.
• Strong experience with audit processes, especially as an internal or lead auditor.
• Ability to work across multiple sites and functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organisation's approach to compliance, certification and responsible sourcing.
• Manage due diligence processes and supplier assessments.
• Plan, manage and support internal and external audits across multiple sites.

Skills

Compliance governance

Auditing

Supplier assessments

Documentation control

Communication

Job description

Compliance Specialist / Head of Compliance

Scotland-based with UK travel (based on site)

Overview

A multi-site manufacturing organisation is seeking a Compliance Specialist / Head of Compliance to take a central role in managing compliance standards across its UK and European operations. This is not an operational HSE or environmental position. Instead, the role focuses on governance, certification, responsible sourcing, auditing, documentation, and helping the business stay aligned with current and emerging regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the organisation's approach to compliance, certification and responsible sourcing
• Manage due diligence processes and supplier assessments
• Maintain and coordinate certification programmes
• Support the development and coordination of management systems
• Plan, manage and support internal and external audits across multiple sites
• Monitor regulatory changes affecting sustainability, supply chains and corporate governance
• Support corporate compliance areas including modern slavery, anti-bribery and ethical sourcing

Candidate Requirements

• Background in compliance, governance, sustainability, auditing or certification
• Strong experience with audit processes (internal auditor or lead auditor qualification desirable)
• Ability to work across multiple sites and functions
• Strong skills in documentation control, process governance and policy development
• Confident communicator capable of engaging senior leadership and external auditors
• Organised, structured and able to manage both strategic and practical elements of compliance