Packaging Compliance Manager - 9 month fixed term contract

Kingfisher; Chandler's Ford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingfisher is seeking a Packaging Compliance Manager to own the packaging data compliance process, delivering against new KPIs. The role covers maternity leave for 9 months and requires leading audits, coordinating with banners, and improving data-driven compliance across packaging processes.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, monitor data trends, and ensure documentation for Declarations of Conformity, while developing knowledge through on‑the‑job training.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a management role.
• Ability to analyse data and inform decisions.
• Knowledge of Packaging Data and Quality processes.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver strategy for packaging data compliance and KPI delivery.
• Partner with Retail Banners to support packaging data compliance.
• Define and deliver packaging data strategy and statements of work.
• Monitor, report packaging data and evidence, share learnings.
• Lead packaging audit cycles with defined requirements and actions.
• Build cross-functional networks to drive engagement with packaging processes.
• Analyse compliance data to identify trends and progress against KPIs.
• Provide operational support to the Packaging function.
• Support Declaration of Conformity requirements and documentation.
• Continue packaging development knowledge through training and collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Packaging data & quality

Job description

Overview

We’re Kingfisher, A team made up of over 74,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctasto life. Guided by our purpose Better Homes. Better Lives. For Everyone. We believe a better world starts with better homes, and we work every day to make that a reality. Join us and help shape the future of home improvement.

The Packaging Compliance Manager will take full accountability for our Packaging data compliance process ensuring the delivery is executed fully and against newly established KPIs developed for the role.*Covering maternity cover, recruiting a 9 month fixed term contract.

What's the job?

• Deliver the strategy for packaging data compliance, ensuring data is validated so Banners can submit accurate tax calculations and maximise applicable tax exemptions.
• Partner with Retail Banners to support packaging data compliance and help avoid Substances of Concern Packaging compliance issues.
• Help define and deliver the packaging data strategy, including statements of work for packaging data app developments.
• Monitor and report packaging data and supporting evidence, sharing learnings with the broader team to inform future projects and continuous improvement.
• Lead the set-up and close-out of packaging audit cycles, ensuring requirements, timelines, evidence and follow-up actions are clearly defined, tracked and completed.
• Develop strong cross-functional stakeholder networks to drive engagement with packaging processes, vendor education and packaging data compliance requirements.
• Analyse key compliance data to measure performance, identify trends and track progress against agreed KPIs.
• Provide operational support to the wider Packaging function, ensuring compliance requirements are embedded into day-to-day ways of working.
• Support delivery of new Declaration of Conformity requirements through the creation, review and maintenance of relevant documentation.
• Continue to build packaging development knowledge through on-the-job training and collaboration with subject matter experts.

What you'll bring

• Proven experience in management and leadership
• Ability to analyse data and make informed decisions
• Knowledge of Packaging Data and Quality
• Proven ability to manage budget
• Strong communication skills

How We WorkWe believe in flexibility and balance. Our hybrid model blends home working for focus with time spent connecting and collaborating - whether in our offices or at offsite locations. On average, around 60% of your time will involve in-person collaboration.

We value the perspectives new team members bring and encourage you to apply - even if youdon’tmeet 100% of the requirements.

What We OfferAn inclusive environment where your potential is limited only by your imagination. We encouragenew ideas, support experimentation, and strive to create a workplace where everyone can be their best self.Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Kingfisherhere.

We also offer a competitive benefits package and plenty of opportunities to stretch and grow your career.Scroll down below to find out more aboutour benefits.

Diversity & InclusionOur customers come from allwalks of life- and so do we.We’recommitted to ensuring all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants are treated equally, regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, ethnicity, culture, religion, belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.