Lead Compliance Manager

ZipRecruiter; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned business in the food & drink sector is seeking a Lead Compliance Manager in Northern Ireland. This key leadership role involves ensuring compliance with legislation and protecting the financial integrity of the business. The ideal candidate will have significant compliance experience, a business-related degree, and strong stakeholder management skills. A competitive salary and a supportive work environment are on offer.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Career development and training opportunities

Collaborative, values-driven environment

Qualifications

• Proven compliance experience in wholesale, retail, or alcohol environments.
• Strong knowledge of industry legislation related to compliance.
• Strong leadership and experience managing compliance teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance activity across all business areas in Northern Ireland.
• Implement and manage legislative changes and compliance procedures.
• Liaise with auditors and government bodies.

Skills

Compliance experience

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Leadership

Education

Degree or diploma in a business-related field

Job description

Overview

Lead Compliance Manager - New role for the Business! Location: Northern Ireland. Contract: Full-time, Permanent with an Attractive Salary and Benefits!

MCS Group are pleased to be working with a long-established and market-leading family-owned business with operations across various food & drink areas to recruit for a Lead Compliance Manager. This is a key leadership role with responsibility for ensuring compliance with current and future legislation while protecting the financial and reputational integrity of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead compliance activity across all business areas in Northern Ireland.
• Implement and manage legislative changes (e.g. Windsor Framework, DRS, EPR, AWRS).
• Develop, update, and oversee compliance policies and procedures.
• Liaise with auditors, government bodies, and trade associations.
• Manage, coach, and develop the compliance team.
• Partner with internal departments to ensure accurate and compliant processes.

About You

• Degree or diploma in a business-related field.
• Proven compliance experience in wholesale, retail, or alcohol environments.
• Strong knowledge of industry legislation (e.g. Windsor Framework, Plastic Tax, Tobacco Track and Trace).
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Analytical, detail-focused, and highly organised.
• Strong leadership with experience managing and developing teams.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Career development and training opportunities.
• Collaborative, values-driven environment.
• Long-term stability with a trusted and established employer.

How to Apply

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Ben Picking, Specialist Consultant at MCS Group 028 96 935495

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