Safe & Legal Auditor - Retail

Morrisons; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading supermarket as a Compliance Auditor, ensuring operational compliance through comprehensive audits across various locations. Ideal candidates will have expertise in safe and legal systems, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to integrity. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

15% colleague discount

Generous holiday entitlement

Company pension contributions

Free onsite parking

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of supermarket safe and legal systems.
• Experience conducting medium/high complexity audits.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical Safe and Legal audits and communicate findings.
• Support stores through training on safe and legal policies.
• Build strong relationships with retail management teams.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Customer Focus

Education

Lead Auditor qualification

Job description

We are looking for a Retail Supermarket Compliance Auditor (Safe & Legal Auditor) to join our diverse team. The successful candidate will ensure our store’s operational compliance through the Safe & Legal audit programme, safeguarding the company from reputational risk and enforcement actions (which may include unlimited fines and license removal).

The ideal candidate will live centrally to the audit areas listed here & have good access to them all: Norwich, Cambridgeshire, Essex, London, Kent, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Surrey.

The successful candidate will be a self-starter who travels to different stores daily to conduct comprehensive Safe & Legal audits, liaising with Regional Compliance Managers to support their initiatives and drive improvements.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

1. Conduct technical Safe and Legal audits following the Audit Protocol to determine risk ratings and communicate findings and remedial Action Plans to store and Regional Management.
2. Perform primary and re-Audits within the scheduled frequency and timelines.
3. Participate actively in the audit consistency programme.
4. Support stores through training to ensure safe and legal trading, delivering proactive and reactive coaching on company policies and procedures. Lead centres of excellence for new Managers training.
5. Build strong relationships with retail management teams.
6. Collaborate with Regional Compliance Managers to address serious hazards.
7. Support investigations, follow-ups, and visits as capacity allows, primarily focusing on auditing.
8. Maintain and develop personal competence.
9. Provide coaching and guidance to stores on implementing safe and legal policies effectively.
10. Plan and deliver the audit programme efficiently to minimize travel and costs.
11. Manage own expenditure within budget limits.
12. Conduct Fire Risk Assessments to assist Regional Compliance Managers (training provided).
13. Participate in team meetings and updates.
14. Lead an annual project to enhance retail performance.

About you

We value diversity and aim to reflect the communities we serve. We seek someone who:

1. Possesses expert knowledge of supermarket safe and legal systems through practical application.
2. Has experience conducting medium/high complexity audits.
3. Is familiar with retail operations and can understand complex procedures.
4. Holds a Lead Auditor or equivalent qualification (training available).
5. Has excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with high attention to detail.
6. Demonstrates high integrity and morals, committed to doing the right thing.
7. Can present information clearly and concisely.
8. Can influence, engage, and communicate effectively at all levels.
9. Is assertive, positive, and maintains professionalism under pressure.
10. Is self-motivated with excellent time management and prioritization skills.
11. Champions customer focus while ensuring compliance.

About us

Our modern Head Office on the edge of Bradford supports various teams including tech, marketing, finance, HR, trading, and supply chain. It offers amenities like breakout areas, a coffee shop, newsagents, and subsidized restaurant, with free parking and easy access from Leeds, Manchester, and the Yorkshire Dales.

We host seasonal events and engage with suppliers on-site. We are committed to fundraising for our charity partner.

Our fast-paced, evolving business offers many opportunities for your growth. We look forward to meeting you.

Some benefits include:

• 15% colleague discount in stores and online, plus a 10% card for friends/family (subject to fair use).
• Generous holiday entitlement.
• Company pension contributions.
• Perks with over 850 retailers.
• Free onsite parking.
• Family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave, neonatal and fertility leave.