Senior Safety & Compliance Manager- 12M FTC

Michael Page; Chiswick; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Safety & Compliance Manager to oversee and enhance safety protocols in a large QSR organization in the UK. The successful candidate will lead a team and establish strategic visions for safety and compliance, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. The role also offers a competitive salary along with additional benefits including shares and bonuses. Interested candidates should apply to seize this exciting opportunity.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Additional benefits including shares and bonuses

Comprehensive package

Qualifications

• Experience in a hybrid food safety/quality manager/regulatory/health & safety role.
• Ability to balance business needs against legal requirements.
• Proven ability to interpret and apply UK/EU regulatory rules.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to define the FSQRN & H&S strategy in the UK.
• Establish a strategic vision and implement effective monitoring.
• Promote an excellent safety culture and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Risk Management

Strong Communication Skills

Analytic and Critical Thinking

Education

Degree/diploma in food safety or health & safety

Job description

The Senior Safety & Compliance Manager will oversee and enhance safety and compliance protocols. The role is based outside of West London and requires an individual with a strong understanding of safety regulations and compliance standards

Client Details

This opportunity is with a well‑established large organisation in the QSR industry. The company is renowned for its commitment to excellence and operational efficiency, focusing on delivering exceptional experiences to its customers

Description

• Effectively lead a team of experienced subject matter experts within each specific area of the function to design and define the FSQRN & H&S strategy within the UK market.
• The role requires you to establish a strategic vision and then initiate implementation and effective monitoring.
• Build capability and capacity within the team to support the business with risk management and the overall business strategy.
• Support the team to identify and implement key improvement opportunities.
• Be responsible for the implementation, monitoring and improvement of food safety, health & safety and product safety standards.
• Influence business stakeholders on FSQRN & H&S strategic priorities and promote cross functional working.
• Promote and initiate an excellent safety culture, high quality and regulatory compliance across the business.
• Select and manage third‑party services to validate and support the food safety, health & safety, quality and regulatory workload.
• Compile, acquire and accumulate up to date knowledge of legislative changes, trends, technology, emerging risks and risk management activity.
• Maintain continued professional development to ensure sufficient knowledge, skills and expertise to carry out all relevant duties.

Profile

A successful Senior Safety & Compliance Manager should have:

• Degree/diploma level food safety or health & safety qualification essential, from a recognised qualification route (i.e. Royal Institute of Public Health, CIEH).
• Experience in a hybrid food safety/quality manager/regulatory/health & safety role.
• Ability to develop and maintain an extensive network of risk intelligence professionals.
• Ability to balance the needs of the business against legal requirements and/or guidelines.
• Proven experience to interpret and apply authoritative, expert recommendations as well as adherence to UK/EU regulatory and legislative rules.
• Examines business practices and regularly makes improvements to deliver higher performance levels.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across the business and externally.
• Ability to consult with and influence various cross‑functional teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytic and critical thinking skills.

Job Offer

• A competitive salary.
• Additional benefits including shares, bonus, and a comprehensive package.
• An exciting opportunity to work within a large QSR business.

If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge, we encourage you to apply for the Senior Safety & Compliance Manager role today.