Ethics & Compliance Manager

K.A.G. Recruitment Consultancy Ltd; Warminster; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Life Assurance

Pension 6%

Wellbeing workshops

25 days holiday

Job summary

K.A.G. Recruitment is partnering with a leading Food industry manufacturer to recruit an Ethics & Compliance Manager based in Warminster. Hybrid role (3 days per week) with a package up to £50,000 DOE plus KPI bonus and comprehensive benefits.

The role ensures suppliers meet regulatory and customer requirements across sustainability, ethical trade and food safety, while supporting CSR strategy and supplier resilience. Manages a specialist team and interfaces with auditors and customers.

Qualifications

• Experience in the food industry, ideally in supplier assurance or sustainability.
• Knowledge of BRCGS standards and UK retailer requirements.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier assurance, compliance and responsible sourcing activities across the supply base.
• Manage supplier approval, documentation, risk assessments, audits and ongoing compliance.
• Ensure suppliers meet customer and regulatory requirements (SEDEX, Modern Slavery, environmental).
• Lead VACCP/TACCP activities and support ESG initiatives.
• Provide reports, dashboards and presentations for stakeholders.
• Develop and lead the supplier assurance team to high delivery standards.

Skills

Food industry experience

BRCGS knowledge

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Excel

PowerPoint

Supplier management systems

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

K.A.G. Recruitment is proud to be exclusively partnering with our client, a leading manufacturer within the Food industry, to recruit a Ethics & Compliance Manager to join their Sustainability team based in Warminster.

Job Title: Ethics & Compliance Manager

Location: Warminster - Hybrid (3 days per week)

Package: Up to £50,000 DOE + 7.5% KPI Bonus - Healthcare, Life Assurance, 6% Pension Contribution, Wellbeing & Support Workshops, 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Hours: 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday with flexible start and finish times

About the Role

You will ensure suppliers meet company, customer and regulatory requirements across sustainability, ethical trade, food safety and responsible sourcing, whilst supporting the wider CSR strategy and strengthening supplier resilience. The role also provides day-to-day management of the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead supplier assurance, compliance and responsible sourcing activities across the supply base.
• Manage supplier approval, documentation, risk assessments, audits and ongoing compliance.
• Ensure suppliers meet customer and regulatory requirements, including SEDEX, Modern Slavery and environmental compliance.
• Lead the VACCP process and contribute to TACCP activities.
• Support the delivery of sustainability and ESG initiatives, reporting and customer submissions.
• Maintain accurate supplier records, specifications, audit reports and compliance documentation.
• Prepare reports, dashboards and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement of supplier assurance processes and internal auditing.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers, auditors, customers and internal stakeholders.
• Act as the key contact for supplier assurance and responsible sourcing queries relating to major retail customers.
• Lead, support and develop the team, ensuring clear priorities, effective workload management and high delivery standards.
• Represent the business at relevant industry events and conferences when required.

Skills & Experience

You will have experience within the food industry, ideally gained within supplier assurance, technical compliance, responsible sourcing or sustainability.

Ideally you will have knowledge of BRCGS standards, UK retailer requirements, ethical trade frameworks and ESG/sustainability principles, alongside excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving abilities are essential, together with a proactive leadership approach and excellent attention to detail.

You will be confident using Excel, data analysis, PowerPoint and supplier management/documentation systems.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing food business in a senior supplier assurance role, with the opportunity to influence responsible sourcing, sustainability, supplier compliance and operational resilience across a significant supply base. The role will also offer the opportunity to lead and develop a small specialist team.

You will require a full UK driving licence and valid passport as occasional travel to suppliers, customer meetings, audits and industry events will be required.