Compliance Manager

Legal Compliance Manager

Food Manufacturing & Distribution | East London | Full Time

The Opportunity

An established and growing food manufacturing and distribution business is seeking a Legal Compliance Manager to lead and strengthen compliance, food safety and governance across its UK operations.

This is a broad and influential role responsible for ensuring the business meets regulatory, food safety and operational compliance requirements while continuing to develop robust systems, policies and audit processes to support future growth.

Working closely with senior leadership, you will act as the key compliance lead across quality systems, supplier assurance, regulatory obligations, internal audits and business governance.

Key Responsibilities

Food Safety & Quality Systems

• Lead compliance with HACCP, food safety and quality management systems.
• Maintain supplier assurance programmes and food safety documentation.
• Coordinate external audits, inspections and certification requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement across quality and compliance processes.

Regulatory & Business Compliance

• Monitor compliance with relevant UK legislation across manufacturing, storage and distribution operations.
• Maintain company policies, procedures and compliance records.
• Identify regulatory risks and implement corrective actions.
• Support senior management on compliance strategy and risk management.

Auditing & Supplier Assurance

• Conduct internal compliance audits.
• Review supplier certifications, insurance and regulatory documentation.
• Track corrective actions and ensure timely resolution of compliance issues.

Governance & Operational Compliance

• Maintain oversight of company licences, insurances, vehicle compliance records and key operational registrations.
• Monitor contract, certification and policy renewal schedules.
• Maintain central compliance registers and reporting frameworks.

Reporting

• Produce management reports on compliance performance, audit outcomes and emerging risks.
• Deliver recommendations for operational and regulatory improvement.

About You

You will likely have experience within food manufacturing, food distribution, FMCG or a highly regulated operational environment.

We are interested in speaking with individuals who have experience in:

• HACCP
• Food Safety Management Systems
• BRCGS standards
• Supplier Assurance
• Internal Auditing
• Compliance Reporting
• Risk Management
• Policy Development
• Quality Management Systems

Desired Background

• Quality & Compliance Manager
• Food Safety & Compliance Manager
• Technical Manager
• Technical Compliance Manager
• Quality Systems Manager
• Regulatory Affairs Manager

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to shape compliance strategy within a growing business.
• Broad exposure across quality, compliance and operational governance.
• Direct interaction with senior leadership.
• Competitive salary and long-term career development opportunities.