Compliance Specialist

Compliance Specialist
Burnley, Lancashire
Up to £45,000 + Outstanding Development Opportunities
Ready to take the next step towards becoming a Quality Manager?
We are recruiting on behalf of a highly successful and growing manufacturing business based in Burnley that supplies products into international commercial markets. Renowned for quality, innovation and continuous improvement, the company has built a strong reputation within its sector and continues to invest heavily in both its people and operations.
This is a genuine development opportunity for an ambitious and career-driven Compliance Specialist looking to progress towards a future Quality Manager role within a forward-thinking manufacturing environment.
Why This Role Stands Out
This is not a role where you'll simply maintain systems from behind a desk.
You'll become a key part of the business, working closely with senior leadership to shape compliance, quality and sustainability standards across the manufacturing operation. You'll gain exposure to audits, environmental initiatives, quality systems and continuous improvement projects while building the leadership skills needed for future management progression.
If you are someone who wants responsibility, visibility and the chance to genuinely progress your career, this role has been designed with that journey in mind.
What You'll Be Doing
* Supporting and improving compliance systems across the manufacturing operation
* Managing compliance processes and documentation
* Supporting internal and external audits
* Working with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 systems
* Driving sustainability and environmental compliance initiatives
* Supporting quality processes, complaints handling and corrective actions
* Contributing to continuous improvement projects across the business
* Managing and mentoring one direct report
* Working closely with senior stakeholders to support future operational excellence
What We're Looking For
Essential Experience
* Experience in a compliance role within a manufacturing environment
* Knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 systems
* Experience supporting or conducting audits
* Strong organisational and process management skills
* Understanding of sustainability and environmental compliance
* Experience supporting quality processes and corrective actions
* Ambition to progress into a management-level role
* Confidence supporting and developing others
Desirable Experience
* Textile manufacturing experience
* SEDEX / SMETA audit exposure
* MED compliance experience
* Carbon footprint or environmental reporting knowledge
* Experience with ISO 45001 or additional ISO standards
* Sustainability-focused compliance programme experience
What You'll Get in Return
Alongside a salary of up to £45,000, you'll join a business that genuinely invests in its people and supports long-term career development.
Benefits include:
25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
Christmas shutdown period
Free onsite parking
Pension scheme + annual pension advice
Free food, tea and coffee onsite
Company social events
In-house masterclasses with buffet lunches
Part-funded qualifications and training to support career progression
Recognition programmes celebrating achievements and milestones
Your Career Path
This role is ideal for someone currently working in compliance or quality who is ready for the next step and wants to build towards a future Quality Manager position within a growing manufacturing business.
You'll be joining a company where your ideas, development and progression will be actively encouraged - not just discussed.
If you're ambitious, motivated by progression and excited by the opportunity to grow your career within a forward-thinking manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.
At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.
We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.
Our commitment:
Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.
Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes