Compliance Technologist

Henderson Brown Recruitment; Mid Suffolk; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Mid Suffolk is looking for a Compliance Technologist to oversee compliance and quality assurance. The role includes managing technical documentation, supplier assurance, and ensuring adherence to BRCGS standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in food manufacturing and strong leadership skills. This position offers autonomy and the chance to impact brand integrity. Competitive salary ranging from £38,000 to £43,000 is available.

Qualifications

• Experience in Technical or Compliance roles within food manufacturing.
• Proficient in managing complex technical systems and customer relationships.
• Deep understanding of BRCGS standards and supplier risk management.

Responsibilities

• Champion technical compliance across the business, ensuring adherence to standards.
• Oversee packaging compliance and artwork approvals.
• Drive supplier assurance and raw material risk management.

Skills

Technical compliance management

Food safety knowledge

Supplier management

Strong communication skills

Leadership abilities

Job description

Compliance Technologist

Suffolk

£38,000 - £43,000 d.o.e

Are you a passionate technical professional with an eye for detail and a drive for excellence? This is your opportunity to join a fast‑growing premium food manufacturer, renowned for quality, authenticity, and innovation.

As the Compliance Technologist, you'll take ownership of the site's compliance agenda – leading quality systems, technical documentation, and supplier assurance across a vibrant, hands‑on manufacturing environment. This role offers real influence, autonomy, and the chance to make a measurable impact on food safety, quality, and brand integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion technical compliance across the business, ensuring all systems, policies, and documentation meet BRCGS, retailer, and legislative standards.
• Lead customer‑facing technical activity – from managing specifications and new line forms to responding to technical queries and audits with professionalism and accuracy.
• Oversee packaging compliance and artwork approvals, guaranteeing all labelling, claims, and declarations are accurate, legal, and consistent with brand standards.
• Drive supplier assurance and raw material risk management, including supplier approval, ongoing assessments, and performance reviews.
• Maintain and develop the Quality Management System, internal audit schedule, and traceability processes to ensure continual improvement and audit readiness.
• Investigate and close out non‑conformances, customer complaints, and corrective actions swiftly, embedding root cause analysis and preventative measures.
• Stay ahead of industry change, monitoring new legislation, emerging trends, and customer codes of practice to ensure the business remains compliant and competitive.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Technical, Operations, and NPD teams to deliver safe, legal, and high‑quality products that delight consumers.

About You

You’ll be an experienced professional in Technical or Compliance from a food manufacturing background, confident managing complex systems and customer relationships. You combine a deep understanding of food safety, BRCGS, and supplier management with strong communication and leadership skills.

If you believe you have the skills and personality to fit these requirements please either apply via this advert or call Henderson Brown on (phone number removed) for more information.