Technical Compliance & Sustainability Coordinator

Fresh People Ltd; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A food industry company in Maidstone seeks a Technical Food Compliance & Sustainability Co-ordinator. The candidate will support compliance functions and manage supplier relationships, ensuring food safety and sustainability standards are met. Ideal for graduates or experienced individuals with a scientific background, this role offers a chance to enhance your career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Biology, Food Science, Microbiology, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Experience in compliance, technical, or food safety within the food industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with suppliers for due diligence documentation.
• Complete approvals on customer compliance platforms.
• Conduct supplier risk assessments.

Skills

Strong analytical and data management skills

Excellent organizational skills

Clear communication skills

Genuine interest in food safety and sustainability

Education

Degree in a scientific discipline

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Technical Food Compliance & Sustainability Co-ordinator

Are you looking to build a career in food industry compliance and sustainability? This role is open to both graduates with a scientific degree and candidates with previous experience in compliance, technical or food safety roles. It’s an excellent opportunity to apply your scientific knowledge and analytical skills in a commercial food environment, working at the forefront of compliance, food safety, and sustainability.

The Role

You will play a key part in supporting the Technical Compliance function, ensuring that the business and its supplier base meet strict food safety, quality, and sustainability standards. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Liaising with suppliers to collect, review, and approve due diligence documentation.
• Completing approvals on customer compliance platforms.
• Conducting supplier risk assessments.
• Managing the daily chemical surveillance testing schedule for all product arrivals.
• Supporting recall and traceability exercises.
• Maintaining the approved supplier list and ensuring compliance with customer requirements.
• Collating and trending supplier environmental data (food waste, carbon, water usage, sustainable farming certification).

About You

We’re looking for someone with either:

• A degree in a scientific discipline such as Biology, Food Science, Microbiology, Environmental Science or related field, OR
• Previous experience in compliance, technical, or food safety within the food industry.

You will also bring:

• Strong analytical and data management skills – confident in Excel, with the ability to pick up Power BI or other data tools.
• Excellent organisational skills with a meticulous eye for detail.
• Clear communication skills to liaise with suppliers and internal teams.
• A genuine interest in food safety, sustainability, and compliance.
• Ability to work full-time, 5 days per week, from the Maidstone office.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop or advance your career in compliance and sustainability within the food industry. You’ll gain exposure to supplier management, sustainability initiatives, and technical compliance processes in a supportive, fast-paced environment.