Compliance Manager, Quality Assurance - QA​/QC

Compliance Manager

Location:

East Sussex

Salary: £48,000-£58,000

Contract:

Permanent, Full-time

Found Food & Drink are recruiting a Compliance Manager for an established manufacturer operating within the regulated health and wellness sector.

This is a broad role covering regulatory compliance, quality systems, product information, audits and supplier assurance. You'll work across several departments, helping the business maintain high standards while continuing to develop and launch new products.

The business needs someone who can interpret complex regulations, communicate them clearly and find practical solutions without compromising compliance.

• Monitoring changes to relevant UK, European and international regulations
• Translating regulatory updates into clear actions for the wider business
• Reviewing and approving product information, labels and promotional content
• Supporting product development projects from concept through to launch
• Maintaining and continuously improving the Quality Management System
• Writing, reviewing and implementing SOPs
• Managing product specifications, safety documentation and certificates
• Overseeing product testing and compliance schedules
• Leading CAPA investigations relating to complaints and non-conformances
• Managing internal audits and supporting external certification audits
• Maintaining compliance with relevant food safety, quality and manufacturing standards
• Assessing and approving new suppliers
• Delivering compliance training across the business
• Reporting compliance risks, performance and priorities to senior leadership
• Supporting entry into new international markets

• At least three to five years' compliance experience within food, nutraceuticals, consumer health products or another regulated FMCG environment
• Strong knowledge of product, labelling and advertising regulations
• Experience reviewing claims, labels and marketing content
• Practical experience managing a QMS, SOPs, CAPA and complaints
• Knowledge of recognised food safety, quality or manufacturing certification standards
• Experience managing internal or external audits
• Strong attention to detail and the confidence to challenge when necessary
• The ability to work effectively across technical and commercial departments
• A relevant degree or equivalent industry experience

Useful, but not essential:

• Experience with in nutritional supplements or consumer health products
• Knowledge of international export requirements
• Experience supporting ethical, environmental or sustainability standards
• Membership of a relevant professional body

• Salary of £48,000-£58,000
• Company pension
• Private healthcare
• Enhanced annual and family leave
• Employee wellbeing support
• Product discounts
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Paid volunteering time
• A supportive and collaborative working environment

If you have a strong background in compliance within a regulated manufacturing environment and want a role where you can influence products, systems and wider business decisions, we'd like to hear from you.