Technical Compliance Manager

Overview

TA Partner @ Sofina Foods Europe – Specialising in Executive Search and Senior Recruitment across UK & ROI sites

Summary: A Key Role in Safeguarding Standards, Strengthening Compliance, and Shaping a Culture of Excellence.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Technical Compliance Manager to lead the site-wide safeguarding of food safety, quality, and legal standards across our Malton Site. This critical role ensures our obligations in food safety, quality, legality and animal welfare are met without compromise. You’ll lead compliance across operations, drive robust systems, and work closely with colleagues at every production stage. You’ll oversee the specifications, analytical, traceability, and compliance teams, embedding a “right first time” culture and championing continuous improvement. This role is based onsite in Malton, five days a week.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and develop site compliance systems and standards across slaughter, production, and added value operations
• Oversee internal audit programmes and ensure readiness for third-party and regulatory inspections
• Manage HACCP, TACCP/VACCP, and animal welfare compliance plans
• Act as the key contact for the Official Veterinarian (OV), customers, and external stakeholders
• Champion compliance and welfare standards across all departments
• Provide training and guidance to embed best practice behaviours in food safety and animal welfare
• Ensure policies, procedures, and documentation are accurate and up to date
• Horizon scan to anticipate and prepare for regulatory and industry changes

The Ideal Candidate

• Strong knowledge of food safety, animal welfare, and compliance in food manufacturing, ideally within pork or a similar protein
• Experience managing HACCP systems and welfare compliance within slaughter/production operations
• Skilled auditor with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communicator and leader, able to influence at all levels
• Confident in policy writing, documentation, and audit reporting
• Proven experience in a technical or compliance management role, ideally within meat processing
• Track record of leading teams and cross-functional initiatives
• Organised, resilient, and solutions-focused with a passion for high standard

Why Sofina Foods?

At Sofina Foods, you’ll be part of a business that combines scale with a strong set of values. You’ll directly influence how we uphold the highest standards of food safety, animal welfare, and compliance across our end-to-end operations. We offer the scope to lead, the support to grow, and the opportunity to make a real impact in shaping a culture of excellence.

Company Information

Sofina Foods is a global food company with a diverse portfolio and over 13,000 employees across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, including Young’s Seafood and Karro Food Group. We value innovation, quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction, and are committed to responsible sourcing from over 50 protein sources on 5 continents. Sofina Foods has a 25-year history of excellence in the food industry and provides hundreds of millions of meals annually.

Equal Opportunities

Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

Location & Logistics

Location: Malton, North Yorkshire. Schedule: Monday to Friday. Hours: Full-time.

Country Code: GB. Company: Sofina Foods. AutoReqId: 4743BR.