Compliance Coordinator
Location: Near Bridgwater (hybrid/onsite)
Salary: £28,000£32,000
Company: Growing manufacturing SME
Key Responsibilities
ISO & Regulatory Compliance
* Support the ongoing compliance and improvement of ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems)and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems)
* Monitor and maintain compliance with relevant UK legislation and regulations, including HSE, Environment Agency, and local authority requirements
* Assist with UKAS-accredited certification, surveillance, and recertification audits
* Maintain compliance registers and legal requirement trackers
* Support data collation for the 14001 management system
NCR & CAPA Management
* Coordinate the end-to-end management of Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs)
* Log, track, and monitor corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs)to completion
* Support root cause analysis and verify effectiveness of corrective actions
* Prepare NCR and CAPA metrics for management review
Document Control
* Maintain the document control system in line with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 requirements
* Ensure controlled documents are reviewed, approved, issued, and archived correctly
* Manage document version control and ensure removal of obsolete documents from circulation
* Support staff in complying with document control and record-keeping procedures
Audits & Management Review
* Plan and coordinate internal audits in line with the annual audit programme
* Support audit preparation, evidence gathering, and close-out of findings
* Assist in preparing inputs for Management Review meetings, including KPI and compliance data
Training & Awareness
* Coordinate quality, environmental, and compliance training activities
* Maintain training records and competency matrices
* Promote awareness of ISO standards, UK regulatory obligations, and internal procedures
Continuous Improvement
* Support risk assessments, environmental aspects and impacts registers, and quality objectives
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the business
* Support investigation and reporting of compliance incidents or near misses
Qualifications & Experience
* Manufacturing experience
* 13 years experience in a UK-based compliance, quality, or QHSE role
* Practical experience working with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001management systems or a willingness to learn
* Experience managing NCRs, CAPAs, audits, and document control systems
* Knowledge of UK regulatory bodies such as HSE and the Environment Agencyis desirable
Skills & Competencies
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
* Ability to interpret ISO standards and UK legislation
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Confident working with audits, compliance data, and reporting
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and document/compliance management systems
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively
* High level of integrity and professionalism
What We Offer
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Opportunity to work within ISO management systems
* Support for professional development (e.g. ISO Lead Auditor training)
* Collaborative working environment
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