Compliance Manager UK/EU

Compliance Manager UK/EU

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] Group work with a diverse portfolio of Retailers and supply bespoke products within various categories, including Health & Beauty, Household Impulse Snacking and Reusable Bags. We are proud to be best-in-class when it comes to own-label product innovation. Our Categories are fast-paced with ever-evolving trends and a host of ground-breaking products coming to market on a regular basis – we add value to retailers by leading and owning each category.

Here at [Employer hidden] we want people to be extraordinary. We pride ourselves on creating and producing amazing products and brands for our Global Customers. You will be joining a company with offices globally across South Africa, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Vietnam, and the UK.

REPORT TO: Head of Compliance

LOCATION: Hybrid (2-3 days per week) commuting distance to Christchurch, Dorset

TRAVEL: International and Domestic

Purpose of the role:

The Compliance Manager is responsible for delivering and maintaining high standards of technical, regulatory, and ethical compliance across [Employer hidden] Group’s UK and EU supply base. This role focuses on planning, conducting, and managing audits across food and non-food manufacturing sites, driving continuous improvement and ensuring all sites meet internal, customer, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Audit Planning & Delivery

• Plan, schedule, and conduct internal and external compliance audits across food and non-food manufacturing sites
• Lead factory audits covering technical, quality and ethical compliance standards
• Ensure audit scope aligns with [Employer hidden] standards, customer codes of practice, and regulatory requirements
• Accompany customers and third-party auditors on site visits when required

Non-Conformance & Corrective Action Management

• Review, document, and manage audit findings and non-conformances
• Develop, agree, and track corrective action plans (CAPs) with manufacturing sites
• Verify effectiveness of corrective actions within agreed timelines
• Escalate high-risk or repeat non-conformances to the relevant technical managers
• Maintain accurate audit records, reports, and compliance documentation

Regulatory & Standards Compliance

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant compliance regulations and standards
• Ensure manufacturing sites meet applicable food safety, product safety, ethical, and legal requirements

Supplier & Factory Engagement

• Drive continuous improvement in technical and ethical compliance performance at manufacturing sites
• Provide guidance and training to suppliers on audit readiness and compliance expectations
• Build strong working relationships with suppliers to promote transparency and accountability

New Supplier Onboarding & Due Diligence

• Support buying, product and technical teams during new supplier and factory sourcing
• In collaboration with technical managers conduct compliance risk assessments and gap analysis and pre-approval audits for new manufacturing sites
• Agree onboarding timelines and ensure all technical and ethical requirements are met prior to approval

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with buying, product, quality, and technical teams to resolve compliance issues
• Provide clear, concise compliance updates to internal stakeholders
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the business

About you:

• 3-5 years’ proven experience in a compliance, audit, or technical role within the manufacturing industry
• Proven experience conducting factory audits (food and/or non-food)
• Excellent project management and organisational skills
• Able to manage multiple audits, projects, and deadlines simultaneously
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Knowledge on compliance regulation for UK/EU/Australia/Asia
• Calm and composed under pressure
• Proactive, solutions-focused, and commercially aware
• Approachable and open to new ideas
• Willing to take ownership and make sound decisions

What we offer:

• Competitive salary with annual salary reviews
• 25 days holiday per annum, increasing to 27 days after 3 years’ service and 30 days after 5 years’ service
• Extensive benefits programme including buying additional holiday, medical cash plan, access to mental health support and many other benefits
• Flexible hours and work from home available to all staff
• Great learning and development and progression opportunities · Yearly bonus structure (based on company targets)
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Generous Company Sick Pay
• Pension Scheme Contribution
• [Employer hidden] social events run by our inhouse Social Team
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free parking on Christchurch Quay