Compliance Manager West Midlands

A highly respected, well-established engineering and manufacturing solutions provider is seeking a Compliance Manager to join its leadership team. The business specialises in precision engineering, delivering end-to-end solutions from design through to production, supporting clients in highly regulated sectors. Known for technical excellence, quality, and solving complex challenges, it partners with leading organisations across aerospace, defence, energy, and advanced industrial markets, underpinned by strong accreditations and a culture of continuous improvement.

As Compliance Manager, you will take full ownership of the organisation's compliance framework, ensuring adherence to all customer, regulatory and contractual obligations. Acting as the key interface between the business, its customers and regulatory bodies, you will lead on export controls, data handling standards and compliance with aerospace and defence requirements, including AS9100.

• Review and interpret customer specifications, contracts and regulatory requirements
• Lead export control activities and ensure compliance with applicable legislation
• Develop, implement and maintain compliance policies, processes and controls
• Support audits and complete customer compliance documentation (e.g. JOSCAR, REACH, IT/Cyber)
• Ensure secure handling of sensitive and controlled data
• Monitor compliance risks, reporting and escalating where necessary
• Deliver training and guidance across the business
• Drive continuous improvement of compliance systems and processes

• Proven experience in a compliance management role within a regulated engineering or manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of aerospace and/or defence standards
• Experience managing export controls and regulatory frameworks
• Ability to interpret complex contractual and legislative requirements
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills

• 24/7 confidential helpline
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Free on‑site parking
• Internal and external training opportunities
• Profits before tax sharing (5% equally across workforce) on a quarterly basis
• Annual salary review in line with profits and inflation (with a 3% increase applied this year)
• Death‑in‑service benefit of three times salary paid to nominated beneficiary