FMCG Administration & Compliance Coordinator

Streamline Search; Watford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A technical recruitment agency is seeking an Administration & Compliance Coordinator in Watford. This role combines administrative duties with compliance support in a growing confectionery business. The ideal candidate will have experience in FMCG and a basic understanding of finance. Responsibilities include managing office operations, supporting HR, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. A competitive salary of £30,000-£35,000 is offered along with additional benefits including a company pension scheme and on-site parking.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

28 days' holiday including bank holidays

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative role, ideally within FMCG, food or manufacturing.
• Understanding of compliance or quality processes (food industry experience a plus).
• Basic finance or bookkeeping knowledge.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and general business software.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently.
• Proactive and solutions-focused.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the management team.
• Manage office operations, including scheduling, correspondence, filing systems and documentation.
• Coordinate internal meetings, prepare agendas and take minutes.
• Support HR with onboarding paperwork and maintaining staff records.
• Assist in maintaining company compliance across food safety, quality and regulatory requirements.
• Support preparation for audits (BRC, HACCP, supplier audits etc.).
• Maintain compliance documentation, policies and registers.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping for health & safety, training logs and product traceability.
• Assist with basic bookkeeping tasks such as processing invoices, raising POs and expense tracking.
• Help maintain accurate financial records and support month-end admin.
• Coordinate with production, supply chain and sales teams to ensure smooth workflow.
• Assist with stock records, product specifications and supplier documentation.
• Support procurement administration where required.

Job description

A technical recruitment agency is seeking an Administration & Compliance Coordinator in Watford. This role combines administrative duties with compliance support in a growing confectionery business. The ideal candidate will have experience in FMCG and a basic understanding of finance. Responsibilities include managing office operations, supporting HR, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. A competitive salary of £30,000-£35,000 is offered along with additional benefits including a company pension scheme and on-site parking.