Technical Compliance Manager

Position: Technical Compliance Manager (Permanent)
Location: Great Linford

Here at Alexander Steele is working exclusively with a leading global food manufacturer that supplies a wide range of luxury products to UK retailers and food service. They have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Compliance Manager to join them at their site in Bedfordshire

This is a key role within the technical function, responsible for ensuring full compliance with food safety, quality, legal, customer and third-party standards. Reporting to the Head of Technical, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining certification, driving continuous improvement and supporting operational excellence across multiple manufacturing sites.

On offer

💰 A salary of circa £55,000

🏝️ 33 days annual leave

📈 Matched pension

❤️ Healthcare options

💻 Hybrid working

Key Accountabilities

* Take responsibility for managing and developing the site compliance team, providing leadership, coaching and ongoing support to ensure high performance and capability growth

* Coordinate customer, certification and third-party audits, ensuring the sites are fully prepared, audit ready at all times, and that any findings are addressed promptly and effectively

* Monitor technical performance through KPI tracking, data analysis and trend evaluation, using insights to identify risks and implement improvement actions

* Manage systems relating to non-conformances, incidents and product withdrawals/recalls, ensuring thorough investigation, root cause identification and preventative measures are implemented

* Ensure robust food safety and risk management programmes are in place and effective, including HACCP, VACCP and TACCP, to protect product integrity and consumer safety

* Maintain and enhance the site’s quality and food safety systems, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements, customer standards and internal policies

* Oversee supplier approval and verification processes, ensuring all suppliers meet required food safety, quality and compliance standards

* Deliver guidance, training and ongoing support to site teams to promote understanding and adherence to food safety, quality and compliance expectations

* Manage and review lab and product testing programmes, including microbiological, allergen, nutritional and environmental analysis, ensuring results are reviewed and acted upon appropriately

* Work collaboratively with customers and internal stakeholders to support site approvals, maintain certifications and drive a culture of continuous technical improvement

Candidate Requirements

* Degree or equivalent in Food Science (or related discipline) and Advanced HACCP qualification

* Minimum 3 years’ experience in a technical or quality role within food manufacturing

* Strong knowledge of BRC Standards, Quality Management Systems and audit compliance

* Experience supporting or leading customer, certification and third-party audits

* Excellent organisational, communication and influencing skills

* Strong analytical ability with a proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement