Compliance Manager

Compliance Coordinator – Leading Italian Food and Wine Importer – North London Office - £35,000 + perks

My client is an established food importing and distribution business working with a diverse range of Italian producers and suppliers to bring quality food products to the UK market. For 50 years they have been the leaders in bringing us high-quality Italian food and drink!

With a focus on product quality, food safety and regulatory compliance, the business is looking to strengthen its technical team with the appointment of a highly organised and proactive Compliance Coordinator, someone to focus on food safety & procedural diligence.

This is a varied, hands-on opportunity for someone with previous food industry technical or compliance experience to take ownership of day-to-day technical administration, supplier documentation and product compliance.

2-3 years’ experience in this field is an ESSENTIAL. Italian speaker is HIGHLY desirable.

What the role offers:

Competitive salary and perks.Exposure to a highly respected business within the F&B importing industry.Development opportunities  Team environment

Key Compliance Manager responsibilities:

Maintain food safety documentation, records and procedures, support SALSA audits and compliance monitoring and assist with corrective actions.Coordinate the technical onboarding of new products, reviewing specifications, ingredients, allergens, nutritional information and shelf-life details ahead of product launches.Ensure product information and labelling meet applicable UK food regulations, liaising with overseas suppliers to resolve any missing or inconsistent documentation.Maintain supplier approval records, food safety certifications and technical documentation, monitoring expiry dates and following up on outstanding requirements.Maintain accurate allergen, ingredient and product information, coordinating updates when recipes, ingredients or packaging change.Support investigations into product complaints and quality concerns, assist with traceability exercises, withdrawals and recalls, and maintain appropriate records.Coordinate packaging data collection from suppliers, monitor packaging changes and liaise with the external EPR service provider to support reporting.Assist with workplace health and safety documentation, risk assessments and internal compliance checks.

Key Compliance Manager qualities:

Previous experience in a food safety, technical compliance or quality assurance role within the food industry.Good understanding of UK food safety legislation and regulatory compliance requirements.Experience managing supplier technical documentation and product specifications.Understanding of allergen management, food labelling and product traceability.Knowledge of HACCP principles and food safety management systems.Ideally, familiarity with SALSA standards and audit processes.Confident communicating with suppliers and internal stakeholders, including overseas producers.A proactive approach, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.Italian speaking.

If you are interested in having a chat about this role, please forward updated CV’s to Rupert at COREcruitment or call 0207 790 2666.