Lead Compliance Manager - FMCG

Fantastic opportunity for an individual to become Senior Compliance Manager, joining a thriving Food Retail Services / FMCG company (Fantastic company, with multi billion turnover).

This company places immense value on their staff, and is one of the best places for an individual to work in.

This role is based is Hybrid working - 2 days at home and 3 days in Belfast Office (Dargan Crescent). Permanent - Monday - Friday position.

Salary

Fully Negotiable + Bonus + Fantastic Benefits Package & Growth Opportunities

Job Purpose

• Lead all compliance aspects across Wholesale, Foodservice, Retail & Alcohol.

• Implement legislative changes (e.g., Windsor Framework, DRS, AWRS, EPR).

• Manage current and future compliance requirements.

• Update policies and procedures to reflect legislative changes.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate compliance processes and records.

• Provide expert input to business decision-making.

• Ensure all transactions comply with procedures and legislation.

• Liaise with internal and external auditors as needed.

• Support Finance in meeting legal and statutory compliance.

• Manage Compliance team, including Managers and Support Assistants.

• Standardise processes and lead compliance reviews across teams.

The Ideal Person

• Ideal candidates will have a business-related diploma or degree
• Experienced in the management and governance of industry legislation and sustainability compliance is preferred
• Sound analytical skills coupled with excellent planning and organising abilities and a strong commercial customer focus are required in this role
• Ability to influence key internal and external stakeholders to deliver for the business

Desirable Criteria:

• Experienced in the management and governance of industry legislation and sustainability compliance, including Windsor Framework, Tobacco Track and Trace, and Plastic Tax
• Duty paid and Duty deferred knowledge
• Compliance experience in a wholesale/retail/alcohol environment

For further information on this vacancy please apply via the link below or contact Jack Groves for a confidential discussion via Vanrath.

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