Technical Compliance Manager

Morepeople 01780; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fresh produce company is seeking a Technical Compliance Manager to oversee compliance across their supply base. In this role, you will lead a team, manage supplier relationships, and ensure adherence to food safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Food Science and have strong leadership experience in technical compliance, specifically within the fresh produce sector.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in technical compliance or quality assurance.
• Proven leadership skills to manage and develop a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical compliance team ensuring robust systems.
• Manage supplier due diligence, approvals, and onboarding.
• Support audits and HACCP reviews driving improvements.

Skills

Technical compliance leadership

Supplier management

Food safety standards

Team development

Education

Degree in Food Science or Environmental Management

Job description

Overview

An established and respected fresh produce business supplying major UK retailers is looking for a Technical Compliance Manager to lead compliance across its UK and international supply base.

This is a key role for an experienced compliance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about driving standards in food safety, ethical sourcing, and sustainability.

Why Apply

This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive, sustainability-focused business making a real impact in the fresh produce sector. You'll have the autonomy to shape compliance strategy and lead meaningful improvements across a diverse supply base.

If you're ready to take the next step in your compliance career within fresh produce, we'd love to hear from you. Apply in confidence today.

The role

• Lead the technical compliance team, ensuring robust systems are in place across all suppliers and product categories.
• Manage supplier due diligence, approvals and onboarding; oversee risk assessments, surveillance testing, recall, and traceability exercises.
• Maintain accurate supplier compliance data.
• Support audits and HACCP reviews, driving continuous improvement across the supply chain.
• Work closely with technical, procurement, and commercial colleagues to ensure compliance is embedded throughout operations.

About You

• Degree in Food Science, Environmental Management, or a related discipline.
• Strong experience in technical compliance or quality assurance, ideally within fresh produce or chilled foods.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop a team.

For a confidential chat about the role in more detail feel free to contact Adam on 01780480530 or email [e-mail]