Compliance Manager (Part Time) - Packaging

A packaging company based in Basildon is currently recruiting a Compliance Manager (Part Time) to oversee regulatory compliance and quality standards, particularly for food packaging. This role plays a critical part in ensuring that the company maintains high standards across BRC, FSC, and other regulatory frameworks.
The successful candidate will bring proven experience in accreditation management (especially BRC) and ideally have a background in the food industry. This part-time role is ideally suited to someone who can work 3 days a week (or equivalent hours over 4-5 days), offering flexibility along with a supportive working environment.
Compliance Manager (Part Time) - Packaging Job Overview
- Accreditation Management
- Manage and maintain BRC and FSC accreditation.
- Conduct regular internal audits and ensure full compliance across all departments.
- Document audit findings, maintain records, and produce detailed reports.
- Customer & Supplier Compliance
- Investigate and resolve customer complaints, coordinating with factory staff and delivering final reports.
- Conduct annual supplier audits, review performance, and track necessary updates.
- Oversee service supplier management including visit coordination, compliance documentation, and performance monitoring.
- Policy & Standards Oversight
- Review and update company policies and quality standards regularly.
- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations, maintaining up-to-date documentation.
- Monitor pest control issues and ensure timely resolutions.
- Stay current on environmental regulations, including returns and reporting.
- Regulatory Compliance
- Remain up to date with food packaging regulations.
- Manage documentation for import/export administration, supplier relationships, and product approvals.
Compliance Manager (Part Time) - Packaging Job Requirements
- Proven experience with BRC accreditation (essential)
- FSC knowledge is highly desirable
- Background in food packaging (ideal)
- Experience in the food industry (essential)
- Strong documentation, reporting, and auditing skills
- Proactive and detail-oriented approach to compliance and risk management
Compliance Manager (Part Time) - Packaging Salary & Benefits
- Salary: -32,000 pro-rata (negotiable depending on experience)
- Working Hours: Part-time, 3 days per week (8:45am - 4:45pm) or flexible spread over 4-5 days
- Holiday: 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
- Additional Benefits: Supportive work environment, opportunity to play a key role in regulatory leadership within the business
Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
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