Regulatory Quality Compliance Manager

F1rst Commercial Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting agency is seeking a Compliance Officer for a client in the medical supplies sector in South Manchester. The role requires expertise in regulatory compliance and quality management with a strong understanding of ISO standards. In return, the chosen candidate can expect a salary of around £50k, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing company.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Company-provided laptop

24/7 private GP access

Comprehensive mental health support

Qualifications

• Proven experience within product compliance and regulatory roles in medical devices.
• Experience with ISO standards 9001 and 14001, ideally 13485.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
• Monitor new regulations that may affect the business.
• Update compliance documentation and produce monthly reports.
• Collaborate across departments to promote quality culture.

Skills

Regulatory compliance expertise

Quality management experience

ISO 9001, 14001 knowledge

Strong communication skills

Job description

Overview

If you have a regulatory compliance and/or medical devices quality compliance background and are seeking a role with genuine career potential, this position might be just right for you. We are partnering with a thriving South Manchester business in the medical supplies sector to support its ambitious growth plans in the coming years. It is a stable company with over thirty years of expertise and a strong reputation among its clients. The company provides high-quality, non-pharmaceutical medical consumables to a diverse range of clients, including healthcare providers, research institutions, and veterinary practices across the UK and Europe. The role focuses on regulatory compliance and quality management to support continued growth.

Reporting to senior management, you would be instrumental in overseeing compliance and quality across both the UK and EU regions. Working independently, you will collaborate cross-functionally to champion the importance of compliance and quality throughout the organisation.

Main duties

• Ensuring the business maintains compliance with all relevant legislation
• Actively monitoring new regulations and legislative changes that may affect the business
• Maintaining and updating all compliance documentation and producing monthly reporting data
• Upholding ISO 9001 and 14001 standards
• Ensuring Health & Safety regulations are adhered to
• Collaborating with various departments to effectively promote a positive quality and safety culture throughout the business
• Being visible and approachable from shop floor to boardroom, ensuring consistent standards are upheld
• Liaising with external consultants as necessary

We are looking for

• Proven experience within a product compliance/and or regulatory and quality role (medical supplies/medical devices/pharma)
• Robust experience working to ISO 9001, 14001 and ideally 13485 standards
• Previous experience as a Person Responsible for Regulatory Compliance (PRRC) would be desirable (though not essential)
• Ability to persuade, influence, and collaborate effectively with colleagues across all departments
• A self-motivated individual with the ability to work autonomously, take initiative and assume ownership within the compliance function
• Adaptability and resilience to thrive in a dynamic and rapidly growing business environment
• Ability to undertake some short European trips periodically

In return you can expect

• A competitive salary of circa £50k
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• The opportunity to join a forward-thinking company during an exciting period of expansion
• A newly created role where you can make a significant impact and shape the compliance strategy
• A supportive and inclusive work environment that values its employees and encourages career development
• Company-provided laptop
• DIS benefit
• 24/7 private GP access
• Comprehensive mental health support for you and your family
• Access to a financial wellbeing service
• Regular social events, including a summer BBQ and Christmas party
• Comprehensive training and ongoing support
• Opportunities for overseas travel a few times per year
• Flexible start times (within a core hours framework)

If you are interested in this position, please contact Rachel on: 0161 359 3111 or email a copy of your CV using the link.