Interim Technical & Compliance Manager

Interim Technical & Compliance Manager

Location: East Sussex
Contract: Interim or fixed-term contract
Package: £50,000 to £60,000 pro rata or a competitive day rate
Working arrangement: Predominantly site-based
Start: As soon as possible

A growing health and wellness brand is looking for an experienced Technical & Compliance Manager who can provide immediate support to its technical function.

The business is open to either an interim appointment or a fixed-term contract. This would suit someone who can quickly understand the current systems, identify the immediate priorities and provide confident, hands-on compliance support.

The assignment

You will support the business across regulatory compliance, quality systems, product claims, labelling, supplier standards and post-launch product compliance.

Your responsibilities are likely to include:

Taking ownership of the existing Quality Management System

Reviewing and strengthening SOPs, policies and technical documentation

Ensuring compliance with UK food supplement and labelling legislation

Reviewing product labels, nutritional information and marketing claims

Supporting compliance activity across NPD and existing product ranges

Managing CAPA, complaints and technical investigations

Supporting supplier approval and ongoing supplier compliance

Preparing for and supporting internal or external audits

Maintaining relevant certification requirements

Identifying immediate compliance risks and agreeing clear priorities

Providing practical advice across NPD, Marketing, Operations and Supply Chain

Supporting the Compliance Assistant and wider team

Providing stability and structure while the permanent search continues

What we are looking for

You will need:

Strong compliance experience within food supplements, nutraceuticals, food or regulated FMCG

Good knowledge of UK food supplement and labelling laws

An understanding of FSA and EFSA requirements

Experience reviewing claims, labels and technical product information

Hands-on experience writing SOPs and managing a QMS

Experience handling CAPA, complaints and continuous improvement

Knowledge of standards such as BRCGS, FSSC 22000, SALSA or GMP

The ability to enter a new business, assess priorities quickly and work with limited supervision

Strong attention to detail and a practical, collaborative approach

Previous people-management experience is not essential. The priority is someone with the technical knowledge and confidence to make an immediate contribution.

The opportunity

This is an opportunity to support a growing, purpose-led business at an important stage of its development.

The company is open to discussing both interim day-rate arrangements and salaried fixed-term contracts, depending on experience and availability.

Apply today or contact Louis at Found Food & Drink for a confidential conversation
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed