Location: East Sussex
Salary: £50,000 to £60,000 plus discretionary bonus
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Working arrangement: Predominantly site-based initially
A fast-growing premium health and wellness brand is looking for an experienced Technical & Compliance Manager to take ownership of its technical compliance function.
The business develops and supplies a broad range of nutritional supplements and is looking for someone who can provide clear, practical guidance across regulatory compliance, product claims, labelling, quality systems and supplier standards.
This is a broad and hands-on position with genuine influence across the business.
The role
Working closely with NPD, Marketing, Operations and Supply Chain, you will ensure that products remain safe, compliant and supported by effective technical systems.
Your responsibilities will include:
Managing and continuously improving the Quality Management System
Writing, reviewing and maintaining SOPs, policies, specifications and technical documentation
Ensuring compliance with UK food supplement and labelling legislation
Reviewing product labels, nutritional information, health claims and marketing content
Supporting regulatory compliance throughout new product development
Providing clear compliance approval before products and campaigns are launched
Managing CAPA, complaints, investigations and continuous-improvement activity
Leading supplier approval, technical reviews and ongoing supplier compliance
Supporting internal, supplier and external audits
Maintaining relevant quality standards and certifications
Providing practical compliance advice across the wider business
Supporting and developing a Compliance Assistant
What we are looking for
You will ideally have:
A degree in Nutrition, Food Science, Law, Business or a related subject
At least three to five years of compliance experience within food, supplements, nutraceuticals or regulated FMCG
Strong knowledge of UK food supplement and labelling requirements
A good understanding of FSA and EFSA requirements
Experience reviewing product claims, labels and technical documentation
Hands-on experience managing or developing a QMS
Experience writing SOPs and managing CAPA or complaints
Exposure to standards such as BRCGS, FSSC 22000, SALSA or GMP
Excellent attention to detail
The confidence to make clear and commercially practical compliance decisions
The ability to work effectively across NPD, Marketing, Operations and Supply Chain
Previous people-management experience is not essential. Technical credibility, attention to detail and the ability to take ownership are more important.
The opportunity
This is an opportunity to take ownership of a key function within a growing, purpose-led health and wellness business.
The package includes:
£50,000 to £60,000 salary
Discretionary bonus
Flexible start and finish times around core hours
Summer Friday finishes
Genuine scope to shape and strengthen the technical compliance function
Apply today or contact Louis at Found Food & Drink for a confidential conversation
Salary description
£50000.00 - £60000.00 per year