Compliance Officer

We have a permanent, full time opportunity for a Compliance Officer.The role will be working Monday to Friday 08.30 – 17.00.Purpose of the Role:The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting and playing an active role within the Compliance Team by assessing various aspects of compliance within the business and agreeing action plans / working to drive forward improvements.Key responsibilities:Complete internal audits against the BRC v9 plus retailer codes of practice standard within the scheduled windowsWork alongside the Compliance Officer to ensure all schedules are up to date and accurate.New raw material approval, sign off raw material specification and risk assessmentsSupport the Compliance Manager with conducting supplier food safety audits – approval audits, routine and reactive including overseas travelChallenge the company’s degree of compliance against customer specific policies and retailer codes of practiceReview the businesses’ position against industry legislation to ensure companywide legalityConduct factory walk arounds and mock BRC audits to keep the business preparedLiaise with departmental managers to arrange audits and discuss issues, improvements and Non-Conformances raisedWork closely with site QA’s and QA Managers to keep on top of factory issuesEnsure Non-Conformances are closed out in a timely and satisfactory mannerTrack recurring / long-term issues within the factoryPlay an active role in BRC and Customer audits for sections relating to this roleProduce regular reports and present audit overview information to the businessAttend technical conferences and seminars when required by the businessAdhere to the company’s H&S policies and proceduresAdhere to the company’s Hygiene policies and procedures.Skills and Experience required:Excellent communication and organisation skills.BRC v9 knowledgeStrong auditing experience.Capable of working independently and being self-motivated.Confidence working to tight deadlines and KPIs.Confidence to overcome objections from all levels within the business.Good IT skills (MS Excel, Word and Powerpoint).Strong understanding and working knowledge of HACCPFull UK Driving License and able to drive a manual car when neededHACCP Level 2 or equivalent