Technical Compliance Manager

Henderson Brown Recruitment; Mid Suffolk; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium food manufacturer in Mid Suffolk is looking for a Technical Compliance Manager. The successful candidate will ensure technical compliance across the business, manage customer-facing technical activities, and maintain the Quality Management System. Strong food safety knowledge and leadership skills are essential. This role offers a competitive salary of £38,000 - £43,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experienced Technical or Compliance Manager with a food manufacturing background.
• Confident in managing complex systems and customer relationships.
• Deep understanding of food safety and BRCGS.

Responsibilities

• Champion technical compliance across the business.
• Lead customer-facing technical activities.
• Oversee packaging compliance and artwork approvals.
• Drive supplier assurance and raw material risk management.
• Maintain and develop the Quality Management System.
• Investigate and close out non-conformances and customer complaints.
• Stay ahead of industry changes and legislation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Technical compliance management

Food safety knowledge

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Supplier management

Job description

Overview

Technical Compliance Manager – Suffolk – £38,000 - £43,000 d.o.e.

Are you a passionate technical professional with an eye for detail and a drive for excellence? This is your opportunity to join a fast-growing premium food manufacturer, renowned for quality, authenticity, and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Champion technical compliance across the business, ensuring all systems, policies, and documentation meet BRCGS, retailer, and legislative standards.
• Lead customer-facing technical activity - from managing specifications and new line forms to responding to technical queries and audits with professionalism and accuracy.
• Oversee packaging compliance and artwork approvals, guaranteeing all labelling, claims, and declarations are accurate, legal, and consistent with brand standards.
• Drive supplier assurance and raw material risk management, including supplier approval, ongoing assessments, and performance reviews.
• Maintain and develop the Quality Management System, internal audit schedule, and traceability processes to ensure continual improvement and audit readiness.
• Investigate and close out non-conformances, customer complaints, and corrective actions swiftly, embedding root cause analysis and preventative measures.
• Stay ahead of industry change, monitoring new legislation, emerging trends, and customer codes of practice to ensure the business remains compliant and competitive.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Technical, Operations, and NPD teams to deliver safe, legal, and high-quality products that delight consumers.

About You

• You'll be an experienced Technical or Compliance Manager from a food manufacturing background, confident managing complex systems and customer relationships. You combine a deep understanding of food safety, BRCGS, and supplier management with strong communication and leadership skills.
• If you believe you have the skills and personality to fit these requirements please either apply via this advert or call Henderson Brown on (phone number removed) for more information