Lead Compliance Manager

MCS Group; Belfast; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading family-owned business in Northern Ireland is seeking a Lead Compliance Manager to ensure adherence to legislation and protect the business's integrity. The role involves leading compliance activities, managing policy changes, and developing teams in a collaborative environment. Competitive salary and career development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Career development and training opportunities

Collaborative environment

Long-term stability with a trusted employer

Qualifications

• Proven compliance experience in relevant environments.
• Strong knowledge of industry legislation including Windsor Framework and Plastic Tax.
• Ability to manage and develop teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance activity across all business areas in Northern Ireland.
• Implement and manage legislative changes.
• Develop and oversee compliance policies and procedures.
• Liaise with auditors and government bodies.
• Manage and develop the compliance team.

Skills

Compliance experience in wholesale, retail, or alcohol environments

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Education

Degree or diploma in a business-related field

Job description

Lead Compliance Manager
Location: Northern Ireland
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

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.

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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