Technical Compliance Manager

AIM Fresh Resourcing Partners Ltd; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food compliance company in Maidstone is seeking a Technical Compliance Manager to oversee compliance in Fresh Produce. You will lead a skilled team, ensuring food safety and ethical standards across a fast-paced supplier network. The ideal candidate has experience in technical compliance or food safety and strong leadership skills. This role is UK-based, requiring applicants to have the legal right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in technical compliance or food safety, ideally within Fresh Produce.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Organised, analytical, and detail-focused, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the Technical Compliance team to deliver key objectives.
• Oversee supplier approval, due diligence, and risk assessment processes.
• Manage chemical testing schedules, traceability exercises, and audit preparation.

Skills

Technical compliance experience

Leadership skills

Stakeholder management

Excel proficiency

Power BI proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Job description

Overview

Technical Compliance Manager - Fresh Produce

Take the lead in driving technical compliance and sustainability within a dynamic Fresh Produce supply chain.

We are seeking an experienced Technical Compliance Manager to oversee compliance across a diverse and fast-paced supplier network. This pivotal role ensures food safety, ethical standards, and environmental responsibility are upheld while leading and developing a skilled compliance team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the Technical Compliance team to deliver key objectives
• Oversee supplier approval, due diligence, and risk assessment processes
• Ensure consistent monitoring of compliance across all product categories
• Manage chemical testing schedules, traceability exercises, and audit preparation
• Maintain accurate supplier compliance documentation and performance reporting
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in quality, compliance, and sustainability
• Collaborate closely with Technical, Procurement, and Commercial teams to ensure alignment with business and customer expectations

Key Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in technical compliance or food safety, ideally within Fresh Produce
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint
• Organised, analytical, and detail-focused, with the ability to manage multiple priorities

This is an exciting opportunity to join a values-driven business focused on quality, integrity, and responsible growth. You will play a key role in maintaining trust, transparency, and compliance across a leading Fresh Produce supply base.

This is a UK-based position. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Evidence of this right will be requested prior to interview, if applicable