Compliance Improvement Lead in Cardiff

Overview

We are partnering with a well‑established manufacturing site in the Cardiff area to recruit a Compliance Improvement Lead. This position has been created to drive improvements in food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, ensuring consistent standards across the site. The business operates in a branded, fast‑moving environment and is focused on building a proactive compliance culture rather than just “audit‑ready” processes. This is a great opportunity for a technically capable individual who enjoys embedding improvements, influencing team behaviours, and seeing measurable impact.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing current compliance systems and implementing improvements to standardise processes
• Leading corrective and preventative actions following audits, incidents, or performance trends
• Supporting adherence to BRCGS and customer requirements through preparation and monitoring
• Collaborating with Technical, Operations, Hygiene, and Engineering teams to strengthen standards
• Identifying gaps, risks, and opportunities for process enhancement
• Coaching and mentoring teams to embed ownership of compliance and best practice
• Supporting internal audits, inspections, and compliance checks
• Promoting a positive culture of food safety and quality throughout the site

This role is focused on driving continuous improvement rather than day‑to‑day quality assurance tasks.

Candidate Profile

• Experience in a compliance, technical, or quality improvement role within food manufacturing
• Solid understanding of food safety, regulatory requirements, and BRCGS standards
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a structured approach to compliance
• Ability to influence teams and stakeholders without direct line management authority

The ideal candidate enjoys implementing lasting improvements, and balancing attention to detail with practical, site‑facing solutions.

Next Steps

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