Farmer J – Compliance Manager (Food Safety and H&S)
Do you “give a fork” about what you do? Do you love great food? Then this
is for you!
We’re
looking for a highly knowledgeable and detail-oriented Compliance Manager to
join the Farmer J farm-ily!
Our
new Compliance Manager will lead on Food Safety and Health & Safety, ensuring
our operations remain legal and compliant as we continue to expand. You’ll
ensure all monitoring systems are robust and fit-for-scale, whilst working closely
with suppliers and regulatory bodies. You’ll play a key role in new store
openings to ensure our safety standards are embedded from day 1. You’ll set the
standard by promoting a strong culture of safety for our teams and customers.
What you’ll be doing as our Compliance Manager:
* Lead
and maintain a robust compliance framework across all restaurants, ensuring
full alignment with UK food safety, health & safety, employment law, data
protection, licensing, and industry regulations. Continuously improve processes
through effective planning.
* Conduct
QTRly internal compliance audits (food safety, health & safety, allergen,
fire safety) across all stores,
identifying non-compliance and guiding Managers on best practice – highlighting
any trends to the Senior team
* Prepare
and review risk assessments annually or after incidents, report findings and
mitigation strategies to the Head of Operations.
* Ensure
full compliance with UK legislation, including HACCP, Health & Safety at
Work Act, COSHH, Allergen Regulations, GDPR, and Licensing Laws.
* Act as
the primary contact for compliance issues, lead impartial investigations, and
ensure effective corrective and preventive action.
* Design
and deliver engaging compliance training (e-learning and in-person).
* Maintain
compliance records, resources and report any serious breaches to the Head of
Operations.
* Maintain
and manage compliance systems (FSMS, risk assessments, fire safety plans,
allergen matrix, cleaning schedules).
* Manage
relationships with regulatory bodies (EHO, HSE, FSA, Local Authorities) and
external inspections at all locations.
* Ensure
all sites are trained and set up to achieve and maintain 5* EHO ratings.
* Oversee
incident reporting and follow-up investigations.
* Provide
First Aid and Fire Safety guidance; manage relationships with training
providers.
* Use
data to create company-wide risk maps and action logs.
Our new Compliance Manager will have:
* Minimum 3 years’ experience in compliance within QSR, restaurants, or
hospitality.
* Strong knowledge of HACCP, allergen procedures, fire safety, GDPR, COSHH,
and waste management.
* Confident trainer and communicator able to engage at all levels.
* Skilled in using data and insights to drive improvements.
* Embody Farmer J’s values: Bold, Humble, Willing to Learn,
Conscious, and Committed.
* Promote a culture where every Farmer “gives a fork” about safety and
compliance.
* Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety in Catering (CIEH, Highfield, or
equivalent).
* NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety (or
IOSH Managing Safely as a minimum).
* Level 3 or 4 HACCP qualification.
* First Aid at Work and Fire Safety training.
* Allergen Management and COSHH training (usually included in Level 4 Food
Safety).
* CIEH membership (desirable).
* First-class organisational skills and the ability to juggle multiple
projects.
What's
in it for our Compliance Manager?
* Competitive salary depending on experience.
* Daily
food and drink allowance during shifts.
* 50%
discount across all our restaurants when off duty.
* You
will never work on your birthday, and you will be paid for it!
* 31
days holiday per year, including bank holidays, and increasing with length of
service
* Medicash
– subsidised healthcare cash plan
* Employee
Assistance Programme by Hospitality Action
* Green
commute – cycle scheme.
* A
great opportunity to grow as we continue to grow!
Why Farmer J
We
make good food that’s good for you, and is never boring. Whatever we do, we do
it boldly. Working to achieve greatness but always maintaining humility. We’re
a growing brand with big ambitions – if you want to be part of this, then apply
today!