Technical Compliance Manager

Location: Essex

A dynamic and growing food manufacturer is seeking an experienced Technical Compliance Manager to take ownership of the site’s Quality Management System and drive food safety and compliance standards across the business. As the company continues its exciting growth journey toward and beyond BRCGS accreditation, this role will be pivotal in ensuring audit readiness, robust systems, and a strong food safety culture.

Working closely with the Technical Manager, this is an ideal opportunity for a detail-driven technical professional who thrives on systems, governance, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related discipline
• Relevant experience in a Quality Systems, Compliance, or Technical role within UK food manufacturing
• Strong working knowledge of BRCGS Food Safety standards, HACCP, and UK/EU food legislation
• Experience leading internal audits and supporting third‑party audits and inspections
• A highly organised, detail-focused individual who can balance governance with practical site needs
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally with Production, NPD, and Hygiene teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, QMS platforms, and retailer portals

• Taking full ownership of the site’s Food Safety & Quality Management System (FS/QMS) in line with BRCGS Issue 9 standards
• Managing document control, ensuring policies, procedures, SOPs and work instructions are current, controlled and audit-ready
• Leading internal audits, managing non-conformances and driving effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Leading the annual HACCP review and supporting food safety risk assessments across the site
• Ensuring compliance with UK food safety legislation, FSA guidance and legal requirements including allergens, labelling and traceability
• Managing the supplier assurance programme, ensuring robust specifications and appropriate accreditation are in place
• Keeping up to date with legislative and regulatory changes and ensuring ongoing audit readiness
• Developing and delivering training related to QMS, compliance and food safety systems
• Supporting site-wide food safety and quality initiatives, embedding a culture of continuous improvement

• Lead Auditor qualification (BRCGS or ISO 22000)
• Level 3 or 4 Food Safety and HACCP certification
• Experience with in chilled or high‑care food manufacturing environments

• Up to 10% bonus
• Private medical insurance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Quarterly socials
• Annual company socials
• Additional company benefits

We are seeking applications from talented Technical Compliance / Systems Managers who lie within the surrounding areas of Brentwood, Essex, Romford or London.

We are only able to consider candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications received, we can only contact successful applicants.