Technical Compliance Officer

Micron2; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A food safety consultancy is seeking a Technical Compliance Officer to assist clients in the food industry through food consultancy services. The role involves project coordination, specification approvals, and ensuring compliance with food regulations. Candidates should have at least 2 years of relevant experience and strong communication and organizational skills. This position offers a salary range of £30,000 to £35,000 based on experience and allows for home-based or remote work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in the food industry.
• Knowledge of Food Information Regulations and food labelling laws.
• Familiarity with online specification systems like Oracle and SPAR QA.

Responsibilities

• Approve food specifications using clients' systems.
• Check supplier’s SAQs and food label compliance.
• Create and improve project management functions for consultancy tasks.

Skills

Food Industry knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Proficient organization skills

Numerate and literate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Video conferencing software

Job description

Full-time, Permanent 35 - 40 hours p / w – home based / remote

Micron2 Ltd is an established and highly regarded independent food safety service provider.

Job Description

The Technical Compliance Officer will assist and provide food consultancy services to our food industry clients. The person will coordinate and organise tasks for the team to ensure projects are on schedule as well as keeping track of monthly staff hours. The person will play a vital role in our small, adaptive and efficient consultancy team.

Main Responsibilities

• Approval of food specifications using clients online and / or office document-based systems.
• Checking of supplier’s SAQs.
• Food label approval for legality and compliance.
• Working on client’s technical projects as and when requested.
• Attending technical / company meetings as required.
• Creation and ongoing transformation of project management function to enable better monitoring of consultancy tasks.
• Task management : provide regular updates to assist team with scheduling and help drive efficiency.
• Calculation of weekly / monthly staff hours to assist with accounts & budgeting.

Person Specification

The position would suit a person with previous food industry working experience.

The person should be numerate and literate, with a broad knowledge of general office IT including Microsoft Office applications.

The person will be expected to meet deadlines and be comfortable with managing their own work as well as coordinating team members regularly.

Essential Requirements

Food Industry knowledge (2 years minimum) including;

• Product specification detail
• Food Information Regulations and all relevant / specific food labelling law
• Knowledge of on-line specification systems e.g. Oracle, Aldi APP, and SPAR QA

Other Requirements

• Good knowledge of MS Office / MS 365 and general familiarity of video conferencing software; Teams etc.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Ability to communicate complex legal findings into clear, focused feedback for clients and team members.
• Proficient organisation skills.
• Methodical and precise approach to tasks.
• Home or private office with good reliable internet access.

Desirable

• Project Coordinator or HR experience.
• Knowledge of microbiological criteria for foods.
• Knowledge of non-foods and pet foods regulations.

What happens Next

Successful candidates will be contacted by Micron2 Ltd to hold initial interviews by video call.

Salary

£30k to to £35k depending on experience