Hybrid Compliance Manager: QAQC & Supplier Audits

Rubicon Recruitment Agency; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Dog-friendly office

33 days holiday incl. bank holidays

Pension contribution 4%

Staff discount 40%

Life insurance option

Gym membership

Volunteer day and charity involvement

Job summary

Rubicon Recruitment Agency in Bournemouth is seeking a Compliance Manager to own product safety and supplier compliance for a well-established specialist retailer.

You will define and lead QAQC processes across all product categories, manage supplier audits including ethical audits such as SEDEX/SMETA, and support product safety and recall processes working closely with Trading Standards. The role emphasizes data-driven risk assessment and strong cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Strong background in QAQC or product compliance within retail, sourcing, or manufacturing.
• Proven experience managing supplier compliance and ethical audit programmes.
• Highly analytical, able to interpret data and assess risk.
• Clear, confident communicator translating technical detail into practical guidance.
• Experience developing or maintaining quality systems and reporting frameworks.
• Willingness to learn is valued as highly as existing product knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the strategy for QAQC processes and supplier compliance programmes across all product categories
• Manage supplier audit programmes, including ethical audits such as SEDEX/SMETA
• Support product safety and recall processes, working closely with Trading Standards
• Analyse quality, complaint and audit data to identify trends and prioritise risk
• Build strong working relationships with suppliers, test laboratories and internal stakeholders
• Drive continuous improvement in compliance processes and reporting frameworks

Skills

QAQC

Product compliance

Supplier compliance

Data analysis

Risk assessment

Communication

Quality systems

Tools

SEDEX/SMETA audits

Job description

Rubicon Recruitment Agency in Bournemouth is seeking a Compliance Manager to own product safety and supplier compliance for a well-established specialist retailer.

You will define and lead QAQC processes across all product categories, manage supplier audits including ethical audits such as SEDEX/SMETA, and support product safety and recall processes working closely with Trading Standards. The role emphasizes data-driven risk assessment and strong cross-functional collaboration.