At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure compliance with regulations while supporting product development and quality systems.
- Company: Established manufacturer in the health and wellness sector with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, private healthcare, enhanced leave, and employee wellbeing support.
- Other info: Opportunity to influence business decisions and work across various departments.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on product quality and compliance in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: 3-5 years of compliance experience in regulated FMCG environments and strong attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 53000 - 53000 £ per year.
Location: East Sussex
Salary: £48,000–£58,000
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Found Food & Drink are recruiting a Compliance Manager for an established manufacturer operating within the regulated health and wellness sector. This is a broad role covering regulatory compliance, quality systems, product information, audits and supplier assurance. You’ll work across several departments, helping the business maintain high standards while continuing to develop and launch new products.
The business needs someone who can interpret complex regulations, communicate them clearly and find practical solutions without compromising compliance.
What you’ll be doing:
- Monitoring changes to relevant UK, European and international regulations
- Translating regulatory updates into clear actions for the wider business
- Reviewing and approving product information, labels and promotional content
- Supporting product development projects from concept through to launch
- Maintaining and continuously improving the Quality Management System
- Writing, reviewing and implementing SOPs
- Managing product specifications, safety documentation and certificates
- Overseeing product testing and compliance schedules
- Leading CAPA investigations relating to complaints and non-conformances
- Managing internal audits and supporting external certification audits
- Maintaining compliance with relevant food safety, quality and manufacturing standards
- Assessing and approving new suppliers
- Delivering compliance training across the business
- Reporting compliance risks, performance and priorities to senior leadership
- Supporting entry into new international markets
What we’re looking for:
- At least three to five years’ compliance experience within food, nutraceuticals, consumer health products or another regulated FMCG environment
- Strong knowledge of product, labelling and advertising regulations
- Experience reviewing claims, labels and marketing content
- Practical experience managing a QMS, SOPs, CAPA and complaints
- Knowledge of recognised food safety, quality or manufacturing certification standards
- Experience managing internal or external audits
- Strong attention to detail and the confidence to challenge when necessary
- The ability to work effectively across technical and commercial departments
- A relevant degree or equivalent industry experience
Useful, but not essential:
- Experience within nutritional supplements or consumer health products
- Knowledge of international export requirements
- Experience supporting ethical, environmental or sustainability standards
- Membership of a relevant professional body
What’s on offer:
- Salary of £48,000-£58,000
- Company pension
- Private healthcare
- Enhanced annual and family leave
- Employee wellbeing support
- Product discounts
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Paid volunteering time
- A supportive and collaborative working environment
If you have a strong background in compliance within a regulated manufacturing environment and want a role where you can influence products, systems and wider business decisions, we’d like to hear from you. Apply today or contact Louis at Found Food & Drink for a confidential conversation.
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Found Recruitment Solutions Ltd is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values reliability and hands-on experience. Employees benefit from a structured temp-to-perm pathway, ensuring job security and opportunities for growth within the thriving manufacturing sector of Littlehampton/Rustington. With a focus on high-quality standards and teamwork, this role provides a rewarding environment for those looking to develop their skills in metal finishing.
Contact Details:
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