Technical Compliance Manager

Technical Compliance Manager

Location: Chichester
Salary: 40k - 45k + 5% bonus
Contract: 8am - 5pm, Monday to Friday, fully on-site.

Join the market leaders in producing safe, legal, and high-quality soft fruit. We're looking for a proactive and detail-driven Compliance Manager to ensure products meet the highest standards of food safety, integrity, and customer specifications.

What You'll Do

• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and legal standards (BRCGS, Global Gap, Red Tractor, customer specifications).
• Manage internal audits and oversee corrective actions for non-conformities.
• Supervise pest control and maintain strong hygiene controls across the site.
• Support technical projects and contribute to HACCP and food safety management systems.
• Lead and develop a small team, including recruitment and training.
• Prepare and present KPIs and compliance reports.
• Deliver training and maintain accurate compliance records.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to meet audit and customer requirements.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in a technical role within fresh produce or fresh food.
• Formal qualifications in auditing or quality management systems.
• HACCP Level 3 and Food Safety Level 3 certifications.
• Experience with BRCGS and customer audits.
• Minimum 5 years in the fresh produce sector.
• Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office) and excellent communication abilities.
• Valid driving licence.
• A proactive, can-do attitude and ability to work under pressure.

Why Join?

• Be part of a market-leading company committed to quality and innovation.
• Work in a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth.
• Play a key role in shaping compliance and food safety standards.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual performance review.
• Company pension scheme (5% employer)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. (Buy / sell holiday).
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Supportive, collaborative work environment.
• Employee discount on fresh produce.
• Free on-site parking. Electric car charge port.
• Access to wellbeing initiatives and company engagement activities.