Role Overview Wynnstay Group is looking for a proactive and detail-focused Regional Compliance & Assurance Manager to provide independent assurance across our retail store network throughout the North Wales region. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced compliance professional who combines strong auditing skills with a practical, coaching-led approach. Working closely with Store Managers and their teams, you will help ensure stores remain safe, compliant and audit-ready, while building understanding and ownership of compliance standards across the business. You will play a key role in identifying risks, assessing compliance against internal standards and regulatory requirements, and supporting colleagues to implement sustainable improvements. Through a combination of scheduled audits, follow-up reviews and hands-on coaching, you will help create a culture where compliance is understood, embedded and maintained every day. This is a highly visible field-based role that requires excellent judgement, attention to detail and the confidence to challenge constructively. You will work independently across multiple locations while collaborating with operational and compliance teams to share best practice, monitor performance and strengthen compliance capability throughout the region. If you enjoy helping teams succeed, solving problems at their root cause and making a tangible impact on business standards and risk management, this role offers an excellent opportunity to do so within a growing agricultural and rural retail business. Responsibilities Delivering scheduled and unannounced compliance audits across stores within the allocated region. Assessing compliance against Wynnstay policies, regulatory requirements and relevant industry standards and codes of practice. Producing clear and accurate audit reports, documenting findings and identifying areas for improvement. Agreeing corrective actions with store management teams and monitoring progress through to completion. Conducting follow-up visits and reviews to ensure actions have been implemented effectively and improvements have been sustained. Identifying, investigating and escalating recurring, systemic or significant compliance risks. Providing assurance over food and feed hygiene, Health & Safety, Trading Standards, VMD, UFAS, FIAS, BASIS, FACTS and AHDA requirements where applicable. Reviewing compliance relating to product storage, handling, segregation, traceability, recalls, controlled products, environmental requirements, transport and fire procedures. Verifying the accuracy and completeness of compliance records and documentation. Using audit outcomes to provide practical coaching, guidance and refresher training to colleagues. Supporting Store Managers and teams in developing ownership and accountability for compliance standards. Sharing best practice and lessons learned across the region to drive continuous improvement. Supporting compliance activities associated with new store openings, acquisitions and integration projects. Monitoring regional compliance performance and identifying trends, recurring themes and emerging risks. Producing reports on audit outcomes, compliance performance and overdue actions for management review. Supporting the National Stores Compliance Manager in delivering compliance assurance across the wider store estate. Promoting a positive compliance culture through effective communication, coaching and engagement. Contributing to agreed business objectives and complying with all company policies and procedures. What We're Looking For Essential Experience within compliance, quality assurance, audit, Health & Safety or another regulated environment. Practical auditing, inspection or compliance monitoring experience. Strong understanding of regulatory compliance, risk management and effective control frameworks. The ability to assess standards objectively and identify material risks and non-conformances. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively and professionally. Strong coaching and influencing skills, with the ability to translate technical requirements into practical guidance. Excellent organisation and attention to detail. The ability to work independently across multiple locations while managing competing priorities. Experience monitoring actions, maintaining records and following issues through to resolution. Strong problem-solving skills with a root-cause approach to improving compliance performance. Competent IT skills and the ability to produce accurate reports and compliance documentation. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively throughout the region. Desirable Knowledge of agricultural, feed, retail or manufacturing environments. Experience working with standards or regulatory frameworks including VMD, UFAS, FIAS, BASIS, FACTS, AHDA or Trading Standards. Formal audit, compliance, quality or Health & Safety qualifications. Experience delivering compliance-related training or coaching programmes. Experience supporting multi-site operations or geographically dispersed teams. Understanding of continuous improvement methodologies and corrective action processes. Benefits Competitive salary. Company vehicle or vehicle allowance. Employee Assistance Programme with BUPA. Company profit related pay scheme. Life assurance of twice your salary following successful completion of probation. 25 days'annual leave plus UK bank holidays. Employee discount at Wynnstay Stores. Ongoing training and professional development opportunities. Opportunity to join a supportive, values-led organisation with a turnover of over 500 million and more than 900 colleagues nationwide. Location: Field-based, North Wales Region Reporting To: National Stores Compliance Manager Ready to help our stores stay safe, compliant and audit-ready? Join Wynnstay and play a key role in reducing risk, improving standards and building lasting compliance capability across our retail network
Oct 08, 2026
Full time
Role Overview Wynnstay Group is looking for a proactive and detail-focused Regional Compliance & Assurance Manager to provide independent assurance across our retail store network throughout the North Wales region. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced compliance professional who combines strong auditing skills with a practical, coaching-led approach. Working closely with Store Managers and their teams, you will help ensure stores remain safe, compliant and audit-ready, while building understanding and ownership of compliance standards across the business. You will play a key role in identifying risks, assessing compliance against internal standards and regulatory requirements, and supporting colleagues to implement sustainable improvements. Through a combination of scheduled audits, follow-up reviews and hands-on coaching, you will help create a culture where compliance is understood, embedded and maintained every day. This is a highly visible field-based role that requires excellent judgement, attention to detail and the confidence to challenge constructively. You will work independently across multiple locations while collaborating with operational and compliance teams to share best practice, monitor performance and strengthen compliance capability throughout the region. If you enjoy helping teams succeed, solving problems at their root cause and making a tangible impact on business standards and risk management, this role offers an excellent opportunity to do so within a growing agricultural and rural retail business. Responsibilities Delivering scheduled and unannounced compliance audits across stores within the allocated region. Assessing compliance against Wynnstay policies, regulatory requirements and relevant industry standards and codes of practice. Producing clear and accurate audit reports, documenting findings and identifying areas for improvement. Agreeing corrective actions with store management teams and monitoring progress through to completion. Conducting follow-up visits and reviews to ensure actions have been implemented effectively and improvements have been sustained. Identifying, investigating and escalating recurring, systemic or significant compliance risks. Providing assurance over food and feed hygiene, Health & Safety, Trading Standards, VMD, UFAS, FIAS, BASIS, FACTS and AHDA requirements where applicable. Reviewing compliance relating to product storage, handling, segregation, traceability, recalls, controlled products, environmental requirements, transport and fire procedures. Verifying the accuracy and completeness of compliance records and documentation. Using audit outcomes to provide practical coaching, guidance and refresher training to colleagues. Supporting Store Managers and teams in developing ownership and accountability for compliance standards. Sharing best practice and lessons learned across the region to drive continuous improvement. Supporting compliance activities associated with new store openings, acquisitions and integration projects. Monitoring regional compliance performance and identifying trends, recurring themes and emerging risks. Producing reports on audit outcomes, compliance performance and overdue actions for management review. Supporting the National Stores Compliance Manager in delivering compliance assurance across the wider store estate. Promoting a positive compliance culture through effective communication, coaching and engagement. Contributing to agreed business objectives and complying with all company policies and procedures. What We're Looking For Essential Experience within compliance, quality assurance, audit, Health & Safety or another regulated environment. Practical auditing, inspection or compliance monitoring experience. Strong understanding of regulatory compliance, risk management and effective control frameworks. The ability to assess standards objectively and identify material risks and non-conformances. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively and professionally. Strong coaching and influencing skills, with the ability to translate technical requirements into practical guidance. Excellent organisation and attention to detail. The ability to work independently across multiple locations while managing competing priorities. Experience monitoring actions, maintaining records and following issues through to resolution. Strong problem-solving skills with a root-cause approach to improving compliance performance. Competent IT skills and the ability to produce accurate reports and compliance documentation. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively throughout the region. Desirable Knowledge of agricultural, feed, retail or manufacturing environments. Experience working with standards or regulatory frameworks including VMD, UFAS, FIAS, BASIS, FACTS, AHDA or Trading Standards. Formal audit, compliance, quality or Health & Safety qualifications. Experience delivering compliance-related training or coaching programmes. Experience supporting multi-site operations or geographically dispersed teams. Understanding of continuous improvement methodologies and corrective action processes. Benefits Competitive salary. Company vehicle or vehicle allowance. Employee Assistance Programme with BUPA. Company profit related pay scheme. Life assurance of twice your salary following successful completion of probation. 25 days'annual leave plus UK bank holidays. Employee discount at Wynnstay Stores. Ongoing training and professional development opportunities. Opportunity to join a supportive, values-led organisation with a turnover of over 500 million and more than 900 colleagues nationwide. Location: Field-based, North Wales Region Reporting To: National Stores Compliance Manager Ready to help our stores stay safe, compliant and audit-ready? Join Wynnstay and play a key role in reducing risk, improving standards and building lasting compliance capability across our retail network
Role Overview Wynnstay Group is looking for a proactive and detail-focused Regional Compliance & Assurance Manager to provide independent assurance across our retail store network throughout the South West region. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced compliance professional who combines strong auditing skills with a practical, coaching-led approach. Working closely with Store Managers and their teams, you will help ensure stores remain safe, compliant and audit-ready, while building understanding and ownership of compliance standards across the business. You will play a key role in identifying risks, assessing compliance against internal standards and regulatory requirements, and supporting colleagues to implement sustainable improvements. Through a combination of scheduled audits, follow-up reviews and hands-on coaching, you will help create a culture where compliance is understood, embedded and maintained every day. This is a highly visible field-based role that requires excellent judgement, attention to detail and the confidence to challenge constructively. You will work independently across multiple locations while collaborating with operational and compliance teams to share best practice, monitor performance and strengthen compliance capability throughout the region. If you enjoy helping teams succeed, solving problems at their root cause and making a tangible impact on business standards and risk management, this role offers an excellent opportunity to do so within a growing agricultural and rural retail business. Responsibilities Delivering scheduled and unannounced compliance audits across stores within the allocated region. Assessing compliance against Wynnstay policies, regulatory requirements and relevant industry standards and codes of practice. Producing clear and accurate audit reports, documenting findings and identifying areas for improvement. Agreeing corrective actions with store management teams and monitoring progress through to completion. Conducting follow-up visits and reviews to ensure actions have been implemented effectively and improvements have been sustained. Identifying, investigating and escalating recurring, systemic or significant compliance risks. Providing assurance over food and feed hygiene, Health & Safety, Trading Standards, VMD, UFAS, FIAS, BASIS, FACTS and AHDA requirements where applicable. Reviewing compliance relating to product storage, handling, segregation, traceability, recalls, controlled products, environmental requirements, transport and fire procedures. Verifying the accuracy and completeness of compliance records and documentation. Using audit outcomes to provide practical coaching, guidance and refresher training to colleagues. Supporting Store Managers and teams in developing ownership and accountability for compliance standards. Sharing best practice and lessons learned across the region to drive continuous improvement. Supporting compliance activities associated with new store openings, acquisitions and integration projects. Monitoring regional compliance performance and identifying trends, recurring themes and emerging risks. Producing reports on audit outcomes, compliance performance and overdue actions for management review. Supporting the National Stores Compliance Manager in delivering compliance assurance across the wider store estate. Promoting a positive compliance culture through effective communication, coaching and engagement. Contributing to agreed business objectives and complying with all company policies and procedures. What We're Looking For Essential Experience within compliance, quality assurance, audit, Health & Safety or another regulated environment. Practical auditing, inspection or compliance monitoring experience. Strong understanding of regulatory compliance, risk management and effective control frameworks. The ability to assess standards objectively and identify material risks and non-conformances. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively and professionally. Strong coaching and influencing skills, with the ability to translate technical requirements into practical guidance. Excellent organisation and attention to detail. The ability to work independently across multiple locations while managing competing priorities. Experience monitoring actions, maintaining records and following issues through to resolution. Strong problem-solving skills with a root-cause approach to improving compliance performance. Competent IT skills and the ability to produce accurate reports and compliance documentation. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively throughout the region Desirable Knowledge of agricultural, feed, retail or manufacturing environments. Experience working with standards or regulatory frameworks including VMD, UFAS, FIAS, BASIS, FACTS, AHDA or Trading Standards. Formal audit, compliance, quality or Health & Safety qualifications. Experience delivering compliance-related training or coaching programmes. Experience supporting multi-site operations or geographically dispersed teams. Understanding of continuous improvement methodologies and corrective action processes. Benefits Competitive salary. Company vehicle or vehicle allowance. Employee Assistance Programme with BUPA. Company profit related pay scheme. Life assurance of twice your salary following successful completion of probation. 25 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays.Employee discount at Wynnstay Stores. Ongoing training and professional development opportunities. Opportunity to join a supportive, values-led organisation with a turnover of over 500 million and more than 900 colleagues nationwide. Location: Field-based, South West Region Reporting To: National Stores Compliance Manager Ready to help our stores stay safe, compliant and audit-ready? Join Wynnstay and play a key role in reducing risk, improving standards and building lasting compliance capability across our retail network.
Oct 08, 2026
Full time
Role Overview Wynnstay Group is looking for a proactive and detail-focused Regional Compliance & Assurance Manager to provide independent assurance across our retail store network throughout the South West region. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced compliance professional who combines strong auditing skills with a practical, coaching-led approach. Working closely with Store Managers and their teams, you will help ensure stores remain safe, compliant and audit-ready, while building understanding and ownership of compliance standards across the business. You will play a key role in identifying risks, assessing compliance against internal standards and regulatory requirements, and supporting colleagues to implement sustainable improvements. Through a combination of scheduled audits, follow-up reviews and hands-on coaching, you will help create a culture where compliance is understood, embedded and maintained every day. This is a highly visible field-based role that requires excellent judgement, attention to detail and the confidence to challenge constructively. You will work independently across multiple locations while collaborating with operational and compliance teams to share best practice, monitor performance and strengthen compliance capability throughout the region. If you enjoy helping teams succeed, solving problems at their root cause and making a tangible impact on business standards and risk management, this role offers an excellent opportunity to do so within a growing agricultural and rural retail business. Responsibilities Delivering scheduled and unannounced compliance audits across stores within the allocated region. Assessing compliance against Wynnstay policies, regulatory requirements and relevant industry standards and codes of practice. Producing clear and accurate audit reports, documenting findings and identifying areas for improvement. Agreeing corrective actions with store management teams and monitoring progress through to completion. Conducting follow-up visits and reviews to ensure actions have been implemented effectively and improvements have been sustained. Identifying, investigating and escalating recurring, systemic or significant compliance risks. Providing assurance over food and feed hygiene, Health & Safety, Trading Standards, VMD, UFAS, FIAS, BASIS, FACTS and AHDA requirements where applicable. Reviewing compliance relating to product storage, handling, segregation, traceability, recalls, controlled products, environmental requirements, transport and fire procedures. Verifying the accuracy and completeness of compliance records and documentation. Using audit outcomes to provide practical coaching, guidance and refresher training to colleagues. Supporting Store Managers and teams in developing ownership and accountability for compliance standards. Sharing best practice and lessons learned across the region to drive continuous improvement. Supporting compliance activities associated with new store openings, acquisitions and integration projects. Monitoring regional compliance performance and identifying trends, recurring themes and emerging risks. Producing reports on audit outcomes, compliance performance and overdue actions for management review. Supporting the National Stores Compliance Manager in delivering compliance assurance across the wider store estate. Promoting a positive compliance culture through effective communication, coaching and engagement. Contributing to agreed business objectives and complying with all company policies and procedures. What We're Looking For Essential Experience within compliance, quality assurance, audit, Health & Safety or another regulated environment. Practical auditing, inspection or compliance monitoring experience. Strong understanding of regulatory compliance, risk management and effective control frameworks. The ability to assess standards objectively and identify material risks and non-conformances. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively and professionally. Strong coaching and influencing skills, with the ability to translate technical requirements into practical guidance. Excellent organisation and attention to detail. The ability to work independently across multiple locations while managing competing priorities. Experience monitoring actions, maintaining records and following issues through to resolution. Strong problem-solving skills with a root-cause approach to improving compliance performance. Competent IT skills and the ability to produce accurate reports and compliance documentation. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively throughout the region Desirable Knowledge of agricultural, feed, retail or manufacturing environments. Experience working with standards or regulatory frameworks including VMD, UFAS, FIAS, BASIS, FACTS, AHDA or Trading Standards. Formal audit, compliance, quality or Health & Safety qualifications. Experience delivering compliance-related training or coaching programmes. Experience supporting multi-site operations or geographically dispersed teams. Understanding of continuous improvement methodologies and corrective action processes. Benefits Competitive salary. Company vehicle or vehicle allowance. Employee Assistance Programme with BUPA. Company profit related pay scheme. Life assurance of twice your salary following successful completion of probation. 25 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays.Employee discount at Wynnstay Stores. Ongoing training and professional development opportunities. Opportunity to join a supportive, values-led organisation with a turnover of over 500 million and more than 900 colleagues nationwide. Location: Field-based, South West Region Reporting To: National Stores Compliance Manager Ready to help our stores stay safe, compliant and audit-ready? Join Wynnstay and play a key role in reducing risk, improving standards and building lasting compliance capability across our retail network.
Role Overview Wynnstay Group is looking for a highly organised and customer-focused Farm Improvement & Innovation Co-ordinator to support the delivery of our Farm Improvement & Innovation product range across the business. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys bringing people, products and processes together to ensure customers receive an efficient and reliable service. Acting as a central point of contact for Stores, Field Sales, suppliers, transport providers and internal teams, you will help keep orders, quotations, product information and customer enquiries moving smoothly from initial request through to completion. The role offers a varied mix of co-ordination, administration and customer support activities, requiring strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities. You will play an important role in ensuring products and services are delivered accurately and on time while maintaining high standards of customer service. Working closely with colleagues across the business, you will support the management of farm improvement solutions, including ventilation systems, feed silos, pre-cast concrete products and bespoke customer requirements. You will also assist with grant-related enquiries, product maintenance and transport co-ordination, helping to deliver a seamless customer experience. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive individual who enjoys problem-solving, improving processes and making a tangible contribution to business performance through effective operational support. Responsibilities Co-ordinating customer orders across the Farm Improvement & Innovation product range, including ventilation systems, pre-cast concrete products, feed silos and bespoke solutions. Managing quotations, product enquiries and sales support requests from Wynnstay Stores, Field Sales teams and customers. Arranging transport and delivery schedules to stores and customer sites, ensuring all parties are kept informed throughout the process. Acting as a key point of contact between stores, suppliers, transport providers and internal departments. Creating, maintaining and updating permanent and temporary product codes and product information within business systems. Supporting stores with product availability, order progress updates and stock-related enquiries. Managing grant-related enquiries, ensuring they are handled efficiently and progressed to an appropriate outcome. Maintaining accurate records, documentation and order information, ensuring data integrity across systems. Monitoring outstanding actions and escalating risks, delays, exceptions or issues where appropriate. Working collaboratively with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve customer and operational issues. Identifying opportunities to improve processes, strengthen service delivery and enhance data quality. Supporting the ongoing development of systems, procedures and ways of working to improve operational efficiency. Providing a high level of customer service while balancing business priorities and operational requirements. Building effective working relationships across Stores, Field Sales, Commercial and Supply Chain teams. Contributing to agreed objectives and adhering to company policies and procedures. What We're Looking For Essential Experience in administration, co-ordination, customer service, purchasing, sales support or a similar operational role. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate information and records. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, suppliers and customers. Confidence using Microsoft Office applications and business systems. The ability to learn new systems, processes and product information quickly. Good problem-solving skills and the ability to manage issues through to resolution. Commercial awareness and an understanding of the importance of service delivery, product availability and customer satisfaction. A proactive and adaptable approach to work. Desirable Knowledge of agricultural products, farm improvement solutions or agricultural supply chains. Experience supporting quotations, purchasing, logistics or order management activities. Understanding of grant schemes or grant-related processes. Experience working with product data, stock information or ERP systems. Knowledge of agricultural retail, merchanting or rural business environments. Experience identifying and implementing process improvements. Benefits Competitive salary. Employee Assistance Programme with BUPA. Company profit related pay scheme. Life assurance of twice your salary following successful completion of probation. 25 days' annual leave plus UK bank holidays. Employee discount at Wynnstay Stores. Ongoing training and development opportunities. Opportunity to join a supportive, values-led organisation with a turnover of over 500 million and more than 900 colleagues nationwide. Location: Astley, Shrewsbury Reporting To: Farm Improvement & Innovation Manager Ready to help turn great ideas into dependable delivery? Join Wynnstay and play a key role in supporting customers, improving processes and ensuring our Farm Improvement & I
Oct 08, 2026
Full time
Role Overview Wynnstay Group is looking for a highly organised and customer-focused Farm Improvement & Innovation Co-ordinator to support the delivery of our Farm Improvement & Innovation product range across the business. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys bringing people, products and processes together to ensure customers receive an efficient and reliable service. Acting as a central point of contact for Stores, Field Sales, suppliers, transport providers and internal teams, you will help keep orders, quotations, product information and customer enquiries moving smoothly from initial request through to completion. The role offers a varied mix of co-ordination, administration and customer support activities, requiring strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities. You will play an important role in ensuring products and services are delivered accurately and on time while maintaining high standards of customer service. Working closely with colleagues across the business, you will support the management of farm improvement solutions, including ventilation systems, feed silos, pre-cast concrete products and bespoke customer requirements. You will also assist with grant-related enquiries, product maintenance and transport co-ordination, helping to deliver a seamless customer experience. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive individual who enjoys problem-solving, improving processes and making a tangible contribution to business performance through effective operational support. Responsibilities Co-ordinating customer orders across the Farm Improvement & Innovation product range, including ventilation systems, pre-cast concrete products, feed silos and bespoke solutions. Managing quotations, product enquiries and sales support requests from Wynnstay Stores, Field Sales teams and customers. Arranging transport and delivery schedules to stores and customer sites, ensuring all parties are kept informed throughout the process. Acting as a key point of contact between stores, suppliers, transport providers and internal departments. Creating, maintaining and updating permanent and temporary product codes and product information within business systems. Supporting stores with product availability, order progress updates and stock-related enquiries. Managing grant-related enquiries, ensuring they are handled efficiently and progressed to an appropriate outcome. Maintaining accurate records, documentation and order information, ensuring data integrity across systems. Monitoring outstanding actions and escalating risks, delays, exceptions or issues where appropriate. Working collaboratively with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve customer and operational issues. Identifying opportunities to improve processes, strengthen service delivery and enhance data quality. Supporting the ongoing development of systems, procedures and ways of working to improve operational efficiency. Providing a high level of customer service while balancing business priorities and operational requirements. Building effective working relationships across Stores, Field Sales, Commercial and Supply Chain teams. Contributing to agreed objectives and adhering to company policies and procedures. What We're Looking For Essential Experience in administration, co-ordination, customer service, purchasing, sales support or a similar operational role. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate information and records. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, suppliers and customers. Confidence using Microsoft Office applications and business systems. The ability to learn new systems, processes and product information quickly. Good problem-solving skills and the ability to manage issues through to resolution. Commercial awareness and an understanding of the importance of service delivery, product availability and customer satisfaction. A proactive and adaptable approach to work. Desirable Knowledge of agricultural products, farm improvement solutions or agricultural supply chains. Experience supporting quotations, purchasing, logistics or order management activities. Understanding of grant schemes or grant-related processes. Experience working with product data, stock information or ERP systems. Knowledge of agricultural retail, merchanting or rural business environments. Experience identifying and implementing process improvements. Benefits Competitive salary. Employee Assistance Programme with BUPA. Company profit related pay scheme. Life assurance of twice your salary following successful completion of probation. 25 days' annual leave plus UK bank holidays. Employee discount at Wynnstay Stores. Ongoing training and development opportunities. Opportunity to join a supportive, values-led organisation with a turnover of over 500 million and more than 900 colleagues nationwide. Location: Astley, Shrewsbury Reporting To: Farm Improvement & Innovation Manager Ready to help turn great ideas into dependable delivery? Join Wynnstay and play a key role in supporting customers, improving processes and ensuring our Farm Improvement & I
Role Overview Wynnstay Group is looking for a proactive and detail-focused Regional Compliance & Assurance Manager to provide independent assurance across our retail store network throughout the Central England & Wales region. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced compliance professional who combines strong auditing skills with a practical, coaching-led approach. Working closely with Store Managers and their teams, you will help ensure stores remain safe, compliant and audit-ready, while building understanding and ownership of compliance standards across the business. You will play a key role in identifying risks, assessing compliance against internal standards and regulatory requirements, and supporting colleagues to implement sustainable improvements. Through a combination of scheduled audits, follow-up reviews and hands-on coaching, you will help create a culture where compliance is understood, embedded and maintained every day. This is a highly visible field-based role that requires excellent judgement, attention to detail and the confidence to challenge constructively. You will work independently across multiple locations while collaborating with operational and compliance teams to share best practice, monitor performance and strengthen compliance capability throughout the region. If you enjoy helping teams succeed, solving problems at their root cause and making a tangible impact on business standards and risk management, this role offers an excellent opportunity to do so within a growing agricultural and rural retail business. Responsibilities Delivering scheduled and unannounced compliance audits across stores within the allocated region. Assessing compliance against Wynnstay policies, regulatory requirements and relevant industry standards and codes of practice. Producing clear and accurate audit reports, documenting findings and identifying areas for improvement. Agreeing corrective actions with store management teams and monitoring progress through to completion. Conducting follow-up visits and reviews to ensure actions have been implemented effectively and improvements have been sustained. Identifying, investigating and escalating recurring, systemic or significant compliance risks. Providing assurance over food and feed hygiene, Health & Safety, Trading Standards, VMD, UFAS, FIAS, BASIS, FACTS and AHDA requirements where applicable. Reviewing compliance relating to product storage, handling, segregation, traceability, recalls, controlled products, environmental requirements, transport and fire procedures. Verifying the accuracy and completeness of compliance records and documentation. Using audit outcomes to provide practical coaching, guidance and refresher training to colleagues. Supporting Store Managers and teams in developing ownership and accountability for compliance standards. Sharing best practice and lessons learned across the region to drive continuous improvement. Supporting compliance activities associated with new store openings, acquisitions and integration projects. Monitoring regional compliance performance and identifying trends, recurring themes and emerging risks. Producing reports on audit outcomes, compliance performance and overdue actions for management review. Supporting the National Stores Compliance Manager in delivering compliance assurance across the wider store estate. Promoting a positive compliance culture through effective communication, coaching and engagement. Contributing to agreed business objectives and complying with all company policies and procedures. What We're Looking For Essential Experience within compliance, quality assurance, audit, Health & Safety or another regulated environment. Practical auditing, inspection or compliance monitoring experience. Strong understanding of regulatory compliance, risk management and effective control frameworks. The ability to assess standards objectively and identify material risks and non-conformances. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively and professionally. Strong coaching and influencing skills, with the ability to translate technical requirements into practical guidance. Excellent organisation and attention to detail. The ability to work independently across multiple locations while managing competing priorities. Experience monitoring actions, maintaining records and following issues through to resolution. Strong problem-solving skills with a root-cause approach to improving compliance performance. Competent IT skills and the ability to produce accurate reports and compliance documentation. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively throughout the region. Desirable Knowledge of agricultural, feed, retail or manufacturing environments. Experience working with standards or regulatory frameworks including VMD, UFAS, FIAS, BASIS, FACTS, AHDA or Trading Standards. Formal audit, compliance, quality or Health & Safety qualifications. Experience delivering compliance-related training or coaching programmes. Experience supporting multi-site operations or geographically dispersed teams. Understanding of continuous improvement methodologies and corrective action processes. Benefits Competitive salary. Company vehicle or vehicle allowance. Employee Assistance Programme with BUPA. Company profit related pay scheme. Life assurance of twice your salary following successful completion of
Oct 08, 2026
Full time
Role Overview Wynnstay Group is looking for a proactive and detail-focused Regional Compliance & Assurance Manager to provide independent assurance across our retail store network throughout the Central England & Wales region. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced compliance professional who combines strong auditing skills with a practical, coaching-led approach. Working closely with Store Managers and their teams, you will help ensure stores remain safe, compliant and audit-ready, while building understanding and ownership of compliance standards across the business. You will play a key role in identifying risks, assessing compliance against internal standards and regulatory requirements, and supporting colleagues to implement sustainable improvements. Through a combination of scheduled audits, follow-up reviews and hands-on coaching, you will help create a culture where compliance is understood, embedded and maintained every day. This is a highly visible field-based role that requires excellent judgement, attention to detail and the confidence to challenge constructively. You will work independently across multiple locations while collaborating with operational and compliance teams to share best practice, monitor performance and strengthen compliance capability throughout the region. If you enjoy helping teams succeed, solving problems at their root cause and making a tangible impact on business standards and risk management, this role offers an excellent opportunity to do so within a growing agricultural and rural retail business. Responsibilities Delivering scheduled and unannounced compliance audits across stores within the allocated region. Assessing compliance against Wynnstay policies, regulatory requirements and relevant industry standards and codes of practice. Producing clear and accurate audit reports, documenting findings and identifying areas for improvement. Agreeing corrective actions with store management teams and monitoring progress through to completion. Conducting follow-up visits and reviews to ensure actions have been implemented effectively and improvements have been sustained. Identifying, investigating and escalating recurring, systemic or significant compliance risks. Providing assurance over food and feed hygiene, Health & Safety, Trading Standards, VMD, UFAS, FIAS, BASIS, FACTS and AHDA requirements where applicable. Reviewing compliance relating to product storage, handling, segregation, traceability, recalls, controlled products, environmental requirements, transport and fire procedures. Verifying the accuracy and completeness of compliance records and documentation. Using audit outcomes to provide practical coaching, guidance and refresher training to colleagues. Supporting Store Managers and teams in developing ownership and accountability for compliance standards. Sharing best practice and lessons learned across the region to drive continuous improvement. Supporting compliance activities associated with new store openings, acquisitions and integration projects. Monitoring regional compliance performance and identifying trends, recurring themes and emerging risks. Producing reports on audit outcomes, compliance performance and overdue actions for management review. Supporting the National Stores Compliance Manager in delivering compliance assurance across the wider store estate. Promoting a positive compliance culture through effective communication, coaching and engagement. Contributing to agreed business objectives and complying with all company policies and procedures. What We're Looking For Essential Experience within compliance, quality assurance, audit, Health & Safety or another regulated environment. Practical auditing, inspection or compliance monitoring experience. Strong understanding of regulatory compliance, risk management and effective control frameworks. The ability to assess standards objectively and identify material risks and non-conformances. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively and professionally. Strong coaching and influencing skills, with the ability to translate technical requirements into practical guidance. Excellent organisation and attention to detail. The ability to work independently across multiple locations while managing competing priorities. Experience monitoring actions, maintaining records and following issues through to resolution. Strong problem-solving skills with a root-cause approach to improving compliance performance. Competent IT skills and the ability to produce accurate reports and compliance documentation. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively throughout the region. Desirable Knowledge of agricultural, feed, retail or manufacturing environments. Experience working with standards or regulatory frameworks including VMD, UFAS, FIAS, BASIS, FACTS, AHDA or Trading Standards. Formal audit, compliance, quality or Health & Safety qualifications. Experience delivering compliance-related training or coaching programmes. Experience supporting multi-site operations or geographically dispersed teams. Understanding of continuous improvement methodologies and corrective action processes. Benefits Competitive salary. Company vehicle or vehicle allowance. Employee Assistance Programme with BUPA. Company profit related pay scheme. Life assurance of twice your salary following successful completion of
Role Overview: Wynnstay Group is seeking a commercially driven and relationship-focused Trainee Agricultural Trader to join GrainLink and play a key role in delivering profitable growth across your region. This is a fast-paced, outward-facing role where you will build and strengthen relationships with local farmers, consumers, and processors, driving first-hand sales and maximising trading opportunities. You will take ownership of trading raw materials profitably across your geographical area, while identifying and developing export and import opportunities that enhance regional and Group performance. Working collaboratively with other GrainLink offices and wider Wynnstay divisions, you will help maximise Group trading contribution, ensuring seamless communication of trading activity to administration and forwarding teams. With a strong commercial mindset, you will manage credit responsibly, monitor risk, and escalate any concerns that could impact the business. As a trusted ambassador for Wynnstay, you will combine market insight, commercial acumen, and operational discipline to deliver results - contributing to a well-established, respected agricultural business that is rooted in partnership, performance, and long-term relationships. Responsibilities: To profitably trade a range of raw materials throughout the geographical area, building and developing strong local relationships with local consumers and processors promoting 1 hand sales. To lead and develop export/import opportunities presented in your geographical region. To liaise with other GrainLink offices to maximise contribution from group trading activities. To communicate all necessary trading details to administration and forwarding staff. To communicate with other relevant departments and divisions within the Group to ensure the continued smooth running of trading activities To prepare reports as required by your line manager and/or the GrainLink Managing Director To assist where necessary with compliance and industry audits including environmental issues which may affect the Company, including health and safety. To ensure that credit limits are adhered to and updated where necessary. To inform senior management of any concerns or irregularities which may jeopardise the operation of the business. What we're looking for: Essential: Excellent organisational and time-management skills Good communication and stakeholder management abilities Strong numerical and analytical ability Previous experience in administration, logistics, supply chain and/or operations Interest in markets, trading, sales or commercial business Desirable: Experience within agriculture, animal feed, commodities or a commercial environment Understanding of agricultural products, grain or raw materials Eager to learn and develop into a commercial trading role Organised and methodical Commercially aware with a customer-focused mindset Team player with a positive attitude Benefits: Competitive salary Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) 4% employer pension contribution Life Assurance after probation period 25 days' annual leave plus UK bank holidays Wynnstay Colleague Discount programme Company Profit Related Performance Bonus Opportunity to join a supportive, values-led organisation
Sep 25, 2026
Full time
Role Overview: Wynnstay Group is seeking a commercially driven and relationship-focused Trainee Agricultural Trader to join GrainLink and play a key role in delivering profitable growth across your region. This is a fast-paced, outward-facing role where you will build and strengthen relationships with local farmers, consumers, and processors, driving first-hand sales and maximising trading opportunities. You will take ownership of trading raw materials profitably across your geographical area, while identifying and developing export and import opportunities that enhance regional and Group performance. Working collaboratively with other GrainLink offices and wider Wynnstay divisions, you will help maximise Group trading contribution, ensuring seamless communication of trading activity to administration and forwarding teams. With a strong commercial mindset, you will manage credit responsibly, monitor risk, and escalate any concerns that could impact the business. As a trusted ambassador for Wynnstay, you will combine market insight, commercial acumen, and operational discipline to deliver results - contributing to a well-established, respected agricultural business that is rooted in partnership, performance, and long-term relationships. Responsibilities: To profitably trade a range of raw materials throughout the geographical area, building and developing strong local relationships with local consumers and processors promoting 1 hand sales. To lead and develop export/import opportunities presented in your geographical region. To liaise with other GrainLink offices to maximise contribution from group trading activities. To communicate all necessary trading details to administration and forwarding staff. To communicate with other relevant departments and divisions within the Group to ensure the continued smooth running of trading activities To prepare reports as required by your line manager and/or the GrainLink Managing Director To assist where necessary with compliance and industry audits including environmental issues which may affect the Company, including health and safety. To ensure that credit limits are adhered to and updated where necessary. To inform senior management of any concerns or irregularities which may jeopardise the operation of the business. What we're looking for: Essential: Excellent organisational and time-management skills Good communication and stakeholder management abilities Strong numerical and analytical ability Previous experience in administration, logistics, supply chain and/or operations Interest in markets, trading, sales or commercial business Desirable: Experience within agriculture, animal feed, commodities or a commercial environment Understanding of agricultural products, grain or raw materials Eager to learn and develop into a commercial trading role Organised and methodical Commercially aware with a customer-focused mindset Team player with a positive attitude Benefits: Competitive salary Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) 4% employer pension contribution Life Assurance after probation period 25 days' annual leave plus UK bank holidays Wynnstay Colleague Discount programme Company Profit Related Performance Bonus Opportunity to join a supportive, values-led organisation
