Lead Compliance Manager

Musgrave NI; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food retailer in Belfast is seeking a Lead Compliance Manager to ensure compliance across their Wholesale, Foodservice, Retail & Alcohol divisions. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a business-related diploma, and significant compliance experience. This role offers opportunities for career development in a collaborative environment with a focus on community impact.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Collaborative environment

Flexible working model

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates will have a business-related diploma or degree.
• Sound analytical skills and excellent planning abilities are required.
• Experience in compliance management and governance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for compliance across Wholesale, Foodservice, Retail & Alcohol.
• Implement legislative changes as required.
• Manage and support the Compliance team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Planning and organizing abilities

Influencing skills

Compliance experience

Attention to detail

Written communication skills

Report writing skills

Education

Business-related diploma or degree

Job description

Overview

Lead Compliance – Permanent – Belfast

Musgrave is one of Europe’s most successful family-owned businesses, with a rich 150-year legacy in food and brand innovation. We're proud to serve communities across Ireland and Spain, feeding one in three people every day through iconic brands like SuperValu, Centra, Mace, Frank and Honest, and Musgrave Market Place. By supporting thousands of retail and foodservice family businesses, we make a positive impact on the communities they serve. We're committed to becoming the most trusted and sustainable business in Ireland, and we're looking for dynamic, forward-thinking individuals to join us on this journey.

As we continue our journey toward becoming Ireland’s most trusted and sustainable business, we are looking for a Lead Compliance Manager to join the team.

This role is key to supporting Musgrave NI in the financial and reputation protection of the business. The role will have responsibility for all areas of Compliance across our Wholesale, Foodservice, Retail & Alcohol business in NI.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for all aspects of compliance for the NI business across Wholesale, Foodservice, Retail & Alcohol
• Responsibility for the implementation of all legislative changes e.g. Windsor Framework, DRS, AWRS, EPR etc.
• Overall responsibility for the management of any current and future compliance requirements for Musgrave NI
• Ensure that the designed policy and procedures are updated for any changes to legislation
• Engage internally with cross functional teams on all elements of compliance and legislation to ensure accurate processes and records
• Using knowledge to provide appropriate input to the decision-making processes in the business
• Ensure all provision/transactions on-going are compliant with the designed procedures.
• Ensure full compliance with all current and future impacted legislative requirements
• Liaise with internal and external auditors as required
• Support Finance Dept. to ensure all other legal and statutory compliance requirements are met as required
• Manage Compliance team, inclusive of Compliance Managers and Compliance Support Assistants
• Work with compliance teams across the business, providing clear direction, standardized processes, and regular reviews to manage all levels of compliance
• Demonstrate Musgrave leadership skills and values holding self and others accountable
• Maximise the potential of team members to encourage and sponsor talent to ensure succession
• Ongoing training and development of colleagues in relation to compliance
• Communicate clearly and positively; to engage all colleagues and to ensure they understand their role in relation to compliance

• Communicate with relevant government bodies and trade associations regarding industry legislative changes on behalf of Musgrave

What we are looking for

• Ideal candidates will have a business-related diploma or degree
• Sound analytical skills coupled with excellent planning and organising abilities and a strong commercial customer focus are required in this role
• Ability to influence key internal and external stakeholders to deliver for the business
• Experienced in the management and governance of industry legislation and sustainability compliance, including Windsor Framework, Tobacco Track and Trace, and Plastic Tax
• Duty paid and Duty deferred kLeadnowledge
• Compliance experience in a wholesale/retail/alcohol environment
• Logical, thorough, and tenacious in approach to work with excellent attention to detail
• Solid organisation and multi-tasking skills
• A passion for driving standards and achieving targets
• Excellent written and communication skills with strong report writing skills

What we Offer or Why Musgrave

Career Development: With a commitment to your personal and professional growth, Musgrave offers numerous opportunities for advancement and learning.

Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a passionate team, where your contributions will make a significant impact

Innovation Focus: Be part of a company that values forward-thinking solutions

Community Focus: Be part of a company that truly values its communities and strives to make a positive impact.

Be Part of a Legacy: Join a company with a long-standing commitment to community and innovation.

Note: Musgrave is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from diverse candidates. If we can make any accommodations to enable you to be the best version of yourself during the interview, please let us know.

Musgrave operate a Work Smart hybrid working model where you can alternate your time between connecting and collaborating in the business and working remotely.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and be part of a forward-thinking company that values your expertise and vision.