An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a leading manufacturer based in Stalybridge.
Role: Compliance Officer
Location: Stalybridge
Salary: £30,000
Hours of work: Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm
Role Overview:
The Compliance Officer will be responsible for ensuring the company meets all legal, environmental, and accreditation-related obligations across the UK. This role supports the company’s commitment to sustainability, quality assurance, and continual improvement, playing a key part in driving initiatives toward Net Zero and maintaining robust compliance systems.
Key Responsibilities
Environmental & Sustainability Compliance
* Take full responsibility for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) compliance for UK sites.
* Ensure adherence to all applicable environmental legislation.
* Maintain and manage the ISO 14001 Business Risks & Opportunities Register.
* Develop, update, and oversee the company’s Carbon Reduction Plan.
* Lead the company’s progress on its Journey to Net Zero.
* Prepare and submit Evergreen environmental compliance documents.
Accreditations & Audits
* Manage all accreditation schemes, including CHAS, All for one, Constructionline, and FSC.
* Lead internal green initiatives and company-wide sustainability programmes.
* Conduct internal audits in line with ISO standards and company procedures.
* Support the Quality & Environmental Manager in preparing for ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 external audits.
* Assist the Quality & Environmental Manager with administrative and compliance-related duties.
Compliance Administration
* Handle and complete all customer compliance questionnaires.
* Maintain the company’s Approved Supplier List, ensuring suppliers meet compliance and quality requirements.
Personal Profile
A successful Compliance Officer will be knowledgeable in local laws, standards, and auditing techniques relevant to the organisation. They should demonstrate:
* attention to detail and the ability to understand and evaluate the significance of compliance.
* Effective time management skills.
* Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
* Strong interpersonal skills
* Confident presentation and public speaking skills.
* Confidence in challenging non compliance
Experience Requirements
* Preferably 1+ years of experience in a compliance-related role.
* Preferably qualified to ISO9001 or ISO14001 internal auditing
* Experience in undertaking internal audits
* Experience with assisting in external ISO & accreditation audits
* Experience with basic Microsoft software
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