Compliance Improvement Lead

Overview

We are partnering with a well-established manufacturing site in the Hamilton area to recruit a Compliance Improvement Lead. This position has been created to drive improvements in food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, ensuring consistent standards across the site.

The business operates in a branded, fast-moving environment and is focused on building a proactive compliance culture rather than just audit-ready processes. This is a great opportunity for a technically capable individual who enjoys embedding improvements, influencing team behaviours, and seeing measurable impact.

Responsibilities

As Compliance Improvement Lead, you will be responsible for:

• Reviewing current compliance systems and implementing improvements to standardise processes
• Leading corrective and preventative actions following audits, incidents, or performance trends
• Supporting adherence to BRCGS and customer requirements through preparation and monitoring
• Collaborating with Technical, Operations, Hygiene, and Engineering teams to strengthen standards
• Identifying gaps, risks, and opportunities for process enhancement
• Coaching and mentoring teams to embed ownership of compliance and best practice
• Supporting internal audits, inspections, and compliance checks
• Promoting a positive culture of food safety and quality throughout the site

This role is focused on driving continuous improvement rather than day-to-day quality assurance tasks.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

• Experience in a compliance, technical, or quality improvement role within food manufacturing
• Solid understanding of food safety, regulatory requirements, and BRCGS standards
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a structured approach to compliance
• Ability to influence teams and stakeholders without direct line management authority

The ideal candidate enjoys implementing lasting improvements, and balancing attention to detail with practical, site-facing solutions.

Next Steps

Apply direct, or reach out on the contacts below.