Compliance Manager in Manchester

As Compliance Manager, you’ll lead the development and continual improvement of our quality systems, ensuring full compliance with internal policies, customer standards, and legislation. You’ll help maintain product quality and customer satisfaction by managing process documentation, monitoring non‑conformances, and supporting hygiene verification. You’ll also deliver Food Safety training to production teams when needed.

Location: Primarily based in Manchester with travel

Salary and Benefits: Competitive Salary + Company Car

In Addition: Enhanced holiday entitlement, company sick pay, life insurance, health cash plans, family friendly policies, EV/ULEV car scheme and cycle to work scheme

Full time, permanent, 40 hours per week Monday to Friday. The role will be based at Manchester, but travel to other sites will be required, a company car will be provided and therefore a full driving license is essential.

Your Role:

• You’ll take the lead on internal audits across seven sites, working closely with Technical and Quality Managers to ensure robust technical policies and quality systems are in place and continuously improved.
• You’ll drive investigations and problem‑solving, support retailer compliance systems, and deliver Hygiene and Food Safety training to keep our teams compliant and confident.
• You’ll champion continual improvement across the business, collaborate with Operational and Technical Sales teams to address the root causes of complaints and non‑conformances, and play a key role in customer and third‑party audits, ensuring long‑term, sustainable quality standards.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Extensive experience working to BRC standards, with a solid understanding of third‑party audit expectations.
• Deep knowledge of HACCP and Quality Management Systems (QMS), including the ability to develop, upgrade and embed improvements.
• Hands‑on experience with major retailer standards and their technical requirements.
• Proven track record of leading customer and third‑party audits with confidence and credibility.
• Excellent relationship‑building skills, with a strong customer‑focused mindset.
• Clear and effective communication, both written and verbal.
• High IT competency, able to work accurately and efficiently across multiple systems and platforms.

While the role is primarily Monday–Friday during standard office hours, our business operates 24/7, so a flexible approach is essential and occasional out‑of‑hours support may be required.

Desirable:

• Experience working across multiple sites or within a group structure, ideally within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications:

• You must have HACCP Level 3 and Food Safety Level 3, with strong practical application. It would also be desirable, but not essential to have a degree or formal qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field.

About us:

At Whitworth Brothers Ltd, we’ve been milling quality flour for over 130 years—and we’re still growing strong. Our world class mills coupled with our continued investment in our people and our estate mean we are a market leading business that helps to feed the nation.

Whether you’re behind the wheel delivering our goods, keeping production running smoothly, or supporting operations from head office, you’ll play a vital role in our success.

Why join our team?

• Stability & Growth: We’re a trusted name in the industry with a proud heritage.
• Team Spirit: Friendly, supportive colleagues who value what you bring to the table.
• Opportunities for Everyone: From drivers and engineers to finance and HR—there’s a place for you here.
• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Because your hard work deserves recognition.

Ready to be part of something bigger? Apply here today and start your journey with Whitworth Brothers!