Technical Compliance Manager

Drnewitt; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG business in Greater London is seeking a Technical Compliance Manager for their Maidstone office. This full-time role involves leading a compliance team to ensure food safety and environmental impacts, while overseeing supplier due diligence and compliance onboarding. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a degree in a scientific discipline, and be proficient in Microsoft Office. This role presents an excellent opportunity to drive improvement and make a significant impact on business performance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science, Environmental Management, Environmental Science or a related scientific discipline.
• Proven experience managing teams with strong leadership skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Power BI and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Technical Compliance team to achieve objectives.
• Oversee supplier due diligence and compliance onboarding processes.
• Conduct risk assessments and monitor compliance across product categories.
• Report on compliance performance and sustainability KPIs.

Skills

Team management

Leadership

Microsoft Excel

Project management

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Food Science or related

Tools

Microsoft Power BI

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

Technical Compliance Manager

About the Role

We are working with a leading FMCG business to recruit a Technical Compliance Manager for their Maidstone office. This full‑time role will lead compliance across a wide range of products, suppliers and geographies, ensuring food safety, ethical due diligence, and monitoring environmental impacts while managing and developing a high‑performing compliance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Technical Compliance team, setting priorities and ensuring objectives are achieved.
• Oversee supplier due diligence to ensure accurate and up‑to‑date information across internal and customer systems.
• Manage supplier approval and compliance onboarding processes.
• Conduct supplier risk assessments and monitor ongoing compliance across all product categories.
• Oversee chemical surveillance testing schedules and manage supplier recalls and traceability exercises.
• Maintain accurate approved supplier lists for internal and customer requirements.
• Develop and implement compliance procedures and internal guidance.
• Report on compliance performance and sustainability KPIs to senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Technical Procurement and Commercial teams to integrate compliance and sustainability objectives.
• Prepare for and lead customer audits and quarterly HACCP reviews.

Skills & Experience

• Degree in Food Science, Environmental Management, Environmental Science or a related scientific discipline.
• Proven experience managing teams with strong leadership skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Power BI and PowerPoint.
• Strong project management, organisational and analytical skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively across all levels of the business.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Why Apply

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading FMCG business in Kent, take ownership of compliance and lead a team driving continuous improvement. You will have the chance to make a tangible impact on business performance while developing your leadership career.