Compliance Manager

Northampton

Commutable from Milton Keynes, Daventry, Banbury, Leicester, Coventry, Wellingborough, Bedford
£45,000-£55,000

Monday to Friday | 08:00 – 17:00

Benefits:-

• Annual bonus based on company profits
• Annual pay reviews
• Autonomy to make critical decisions 

Our client is a well-established global business with a strong UK base. They’re proud of their people-focused culture and encourage growth, teamwork, and doing things the right way. This site is one of their key hubs for national and international distribution of disposable packaging. They’re now looking for a Compliance Manager who’s keen to make an impact, support good practices, and grow their career in a supportive international company.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Looking Maintain and oversee the company’s compliance and quality management systems, ensuring all standards are consistently met.

• Keep the business up to date with legal and regulatory requirements, including UK, EU, and international legislation.
• Manage internal and external audits, ensuring continued certification and renewal for BRCGS, FSC, and ISO14001.
• Ensure full compliance for new product launches, covering all quality and legal requirements before market release.
• Oversee Producer Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) and Packaging Recovery Notes (PRN) submissions, managing systems to control costs effectively.
• Manage WEEE and battery compliance reporting.
• Lead EUDR compliance processes and drive ESG initiatives, including CBAM, carbon reporting, and sustainability programs.
• Work closely with Operations and Buying teams to ensure compliance is built into day-to-day business decisions.
• Prepare agendas and contribute to certification standards meetings (monthly, quarterly, and annually).
• Support continuous improvement projects across all compliance and sustainability standards.
• Keep the company compliant with new and upcoming legislation, reducing risks and avoiding unnecessary costs.
• Report directly to the Managing Director

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Manufacturing and/or distribution experience is a must
• Must have a good eye for reading legislature
• This role is solely responsible for compliancy so must be able to take responsibility for it being maintained
• FSC, BRC, and ISO 14001 experience is a must

“To apply please email your CV / resume to [ jackj@hunterselection.co.uk ]”. – – Jack Jenkins – 01908 010 438