Location: East Sussex
Contract: Interim or fixed-term contract
Package: £50,000 to £60,000 pro rata or a competitive day rate
Working arrangement: Predominantly site-based
Start: As soon as possible
A growing health and wellness brand is looking for an experienced Technical & Compliance Manager who can provide immediate support to its technical function.
The business is open to either an interim appointment or a fixed-term contract. This would suit someone who can quickly understand the current systems, identify the immediate priorities and provide confident, hands-on compliance support.
The assignment
You will support the business across regulatory compliance, quality systems, product claims, labelling, supplier standards and post-launch product compliance.
Your responsibilities are likely to include:
Taking ownership of the existing Quality Management System
Reviewing and strengthening SOPs, policies and technical documentation
Ensuring compliance with UK food supplement and labelling legislation
Reviewing product labels, nutritional information and marketing claims
Supporting compliance activity across NPD and existing product ranges
Managing CAPA, complaints and technical investigations
Supporting supplier approval and ongoing supplier compliance
Preparing for and supporting internal or external audits
Maintaining relevant certification requirements
Identifying immediate compliance risks and agreeing clear priorities
Providing practical advice across NPD, Marketing, Operations and Supply Chain
Supporting the Compliance Assistant and wider team
Providing stability and structure while the permanent search continues
What we are looking for
You will need:
Strong compliance experience within food supplements, nutraceuticals, food or regulated FMCG
Good knowledge of UK food supplement and labelling laws
An understanding of FSA and EFSA requirements
Experience reviewing claims, labels and technical product information
Hands-on experience writing SOPs and managing a QMS
Experience handling CAPA, complaints and continuous improvement
Knowledge of standards such as BRCGS, FSSC 22000, SALSA or GMP
The ability to enter a new business, assess priorities quickly and work with limited supervision
Strong attention to detail and a practical, collaborative approach
Previous people-management experience is not essential. The priority is someone with the technical knowledge and confidence to make an immediate contribution.
The opportunity
This is an opportunity to support a growing, purpose-led business at an important stage of its development.
The company is open to discussing both interim day-rate arrangements and salaried fixed-term contracts, depending on experience and availability.
Apply today or contact Louis at Found Food & Drink for a confidential conversation
Salary description
£50000.00 - £60000.00 per year