Compliance Manager Location: Greater Manchester Salary: Up to £47,000 Contract: Permanent, Full Time Hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm (with flexability) About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Compliance Manager to join a well-established food manufacturing business in the Greater Manchester area. This role is central to maintaining and improving site accreditation standards. You will take a proactive lead in preparing for all customer and external audits (both announced and unannounced), ensuring key aspects are reviewed in a team forum, actions are taken, and compliance is consistently achieved. A key aspect of this position will be working closely with internal auditors, driving down non-conformances, and ensuring continuous improvement across the site. To be effective, the successful candidate will spend around 70% of their time in the factory. Key Responsibilities * Lead and manage the internal audit programme, engaging staff and communicating outcomes effectively. * Prepare for planned and unannounced customer audits, ensuring expectations are clear and actions are completed. * Conduct GAP analyses of new codes of practice, updating procedures and risk assessments to ensure compliance. * Contribute to the HACCP team, supporting reviews and the implementation of new/existing HACCP studies. * Assess departmental procedures, communicate audit outcomes, and ensure corrective actions are taken. * Review and challenge training plans, ensuring all staff are trained and reviewed within set timescales. * Carry out monthly non-conformance reviews, identifying trends and implementing preventative measures. * Support new product launches, conducting process audits to ensure compliance with specifications, CCP controls, and QAS documentation. Qualifications & Experience * Level 4 Food Hygiene * HACCP certification * Internal Auditor qualification * Previous compliance/technical experience within the food manufacturing sector * Strong knowledge of audit preparation, customer standards, and food safety legislation * Excellent communication and influencing skills with the ability to drive high standards What’s on Offer * Competitive salary up to £47,000 * Permanent, full-time contract * Opportunity to make a real impact within a leading food manufacturing environment * Professional development and career progression Apply Now to take the next step in your career as a Compliance Manager