Reporting to: Safety & Compliance Manager
Location: Cottage Farm, Mears Ashby Road, Sywell, Northamptonshire, NN6 0BJ
Working pattern: Hybrid - minimum of two days per week in the office; up to three days per week working from home
Department: Production
Application deadline: 23rd November 2026
General Summary
Igloo Books is a leading global publisher, creating high-quality content for children and adults across a diverse range of formats and categories. As an award-winning, multi-territory licensee of the Disney Book Group, we develop engaging and innovative products including storybooks, activity books, board books, fiction, novelty titles, puzzles, reference books, and gift sets. This role is set within the Safety & Compliance team, one of 5 teams within our busy Production department.
Key Responsibilities
- Liaising with suppliers to obtain specific detail for due diligence records
- Liaising with laboratories to follow up testing results/certificates
- Creating new records within our internal systems for all products, by territory
- Maintaining technical files/due diligence records
- Updating our internal system, Biblio, with safety documentation.
- Sharing specific detail with key internal stakeholders to maintain compliance (PPWR/US E-Filing)
- Ad-hoc administrative tasks.
Qualifications and Experience
- No Safety or Compliance experience necessary, full training will be given
- Excellent Microsoft Office knowledge, particularly Excel.
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, as well as a can-do attitude.
- Attention to detail.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Company Benefits
- Private health insurance
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Contributory pension scheme
- 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Lively social committee hosting regular events
- Group Life cover - including 24-hour GP service
- Company-funded gym membership for all trade staff
- Comprehensive staff training and mentorship programmes
- Flexible working and flexible hours from day one of employment
- Additional holiday allowance accrued for long service – and a full bonus week of holiday to celebrate your 10th year at BBUK
- Enhanced family leave - with equal six months’ paid leave for all new parents
- Employee assistance programme available to all employees and their families
- Dedicated volunteering hours each year to support charities promoting literacy and reading for pleasure
- Cycle to work scheme
- Wellbeing programme and daily benefits such as fresh fruit and porridge in the office
If you are interested in this role, please apply via our website. We look forward to hearing from you.
Safety & Compliance Administrator in Northampton employer: Bonnier Books
Bonnier Books UK Children’s Group is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and creative work environment, perfect for those passionate about children's literature and brand management. With a focus on employee growth, we offer opportunities for professional development and the chance to work with renowned licenses like Disney, ensuring that your contributions have a meaningful impact in the industry. Located in a vibrant area, our team enjoys a supportive culture that values innovation and teamwork, making it an ideal place for individuals looking to thrive in their careers.
