Technical Compliance Manager
Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff
£50,000–£55,000 per annum plus benefits
If you’re the person people rely on when legislation changes, audits loom or export requirements tighten, this could be your next move!
Winberry are recruiting exclusively on behalf of a well-established and growing FMCG manufacturing business seeking an experienced Technical Compliance Manager to take full ownership of legal, safety and export compliance across UK and EU markets.
This is a senior, high-impact role with end-to-end responsibility for compliance systems, export governance, and customer standards within a fast-paced FMCG environment.
The Role
You will lead the technical and legal compliance agenda, ensuring all products meet UK and EU regulatory requirements while driving a culture of continuous improvement and audit readiness across the site.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading EU export compliance and ensuring full adherence to legal and technical standards
Managing and developing internal compliance systems, policies and SOPs
Overseeing TACCP & VACCP risk mitigation strategies
Monitoring UK & EU legislation and ensuring business-wide compliance
Acting as the compliance lead for external audits (EHO, TSO, customer audits)
Leading supplier assurance activities, including high-risk supplier audits
Managing specification accuracy, artwork approval and labelling compliance (branded & own label)
Driving HACCP compliance and Supplier Quality Assurance standards
Delivering internal safety and legal compliance training
Providing compliance data and gap analysis to support strategic and CAPEX decisions
Building strong relationships with external authorities, customers and suppliers
Embedding a high-performance, compliance-focused culture across the business
About You
We are looking for a confident, commercially aware compliance leader with:
Proven experience managing EU export compliance
Strong working knowledge of UK & EU legislation
In-depth understanding of HACCP, VACCP and TACCP
Experience leading audits and regulatory inspections
Specification and artwork management experience
Science Degree or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
Strong stakeholder engagement and presentation skills
The ability to explain complex legislation in a practical, operational way
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