Group Technical Compliance Manager

Are you an experienced Technical or Quality professional with a deep understanding of food safety standards, customer compliance, and European legislation? We are seeking a highly skilled Group Technical Compliance Manager to join our client and lead the technical compliance agenda across their group.

Role Overview:

As Group Technical Compliance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring their operations not only meet but exceed the expectations of their major retail customers and regulatory bodies. This is a strategic role working across multiple sites and functions to implement a unified approach to compliance, audit, and quality improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interpreting and implementing customer technical requirements across all relevant functions.
• Designing and managing a robust self-audit system to assess and drive ongoing compliance and improvement.
• Reviewing and aligning internal policies and procedures with European standards to enhance efficiency and consistency.
• Acting a key technical contact for major retail customers, supporting customer-led initiatives.
• Ensuring compliance with all customer and legal requirements across group manufacturing sites.
• Monitoring and communicating changes in legislation and industry standards to ensure the business remains ahead of the curve.
• Advising and supporting on new product development, certifications, and new customer requirements.
• Conducting technical assessments across group manufacturing sites to identify opportunities for risk-based, efficient, and harmonised practices.

We’re looking for a confident communicator and experienced technical leader who can influence across all levels of the business.

Requirements:

• Degree in a Food Science or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Technical or Quality Management role, ideally within a multi-site or group environment.
• Strong knowledge of BRC and other GFSI/non-GFSI certification standards.
• Solid understanding of UK and EU Food Law, labelling regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Proven experience with quality management systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent customer-facing skills with the ability to build and maintain strong technical relationships.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in a key leadership role, shaping the future of technical compliance across a growing group. You’ll be joining a collaborative team and working with some of the most respected retailers in the industry, with the flexibility of a home-based position and regular site interaction.