Compliance Technologist

MorePeople; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Compliance Executive with a passion for ethical trade and sustainability. In this pivotal role, you will ensure that sourcing and supply chains meet the highest compliance standards while driving real-world change in the fresh produce sector. You will oversee ethical audits, manage compliance documentation, and support strategic decisions through KPI monitoring. This opportunity offers a competitive salary, a discretionary bonus, and generous holiday allowances, making it an ideal position for those looking to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Discretionary Annual Bonus

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Travel Expenses for Site Visits

Monday–Friday Schedule

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the fresh produce industry.
• Strong understanding of compliance and ethical trade standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance documentation and monitor KPIs.
• Oversee ethical compliance and manage audits.
• Liaise with suppliers to uphold compliance standards.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Decision Making

Knowledge of Compliance Systems

Understanding of Ethical Trade Standards

Job description

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Compliance Technologist – Ethical & Sustainability Focus

Are you passionate about ethical trade, sustainability, and driving real-world change in the fresh produce industry?

We are on the lookout for a Compliance Executive to join the Technical & Buying team. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in ensuring sourcing and supply chain meet the highest ethical, compliance, and sustainability standards.

What you’ll be doing:

• Maintain and update compliance documentation in line with retailer requirements.
• Monitor KPIs and generate reports to support strategic decisions.
• Oversee ethical compliance across the supplier base – from due diligence to Sedex verification and SAQ completion.
• Support and verify effective grievance mechanisms and worker representation.
• Manage ethical audits and risk assessments, ensuring critical issues are followed up and resolved.
• Liaise with packhouses, suppliers, and internal teams to uphold compliance at every step.
• Attend sustainability forums and industry working groups like FNET.
• Build and maintain a knowledge base of supplier sustainability initiatives and progress.

What you’ll bring:

• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions at pace.
• Experience in the fresh produce industry and knowledge of compliance systems.
• An understanding of ethical trade standards (e.g., ETI Base Code) and retailer requirements.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience)
• Discretionary annual bonus based on company performance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with time off in lieu for any worked)
• Travel expenses covered for seasonal site visits
• Monday–Friday schedule, with 1 in 5 weekends on-call (paid or time in lieu)

Please contact Luan Harrison for further information on 01780 480530 or email [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Farming and Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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