Compliance Manager (Food Business)

Compliance Manager (Food Business)

Salary: Up to £ 40,000-£43,500 per annum (Depending on experience)
Job Type: Full-time / Contract until 31 March 2027
Working Pattern: Hybrid working pattern - 2 days in the office per week
Location: HQ - UK Godalming, Surrey

About The Organisation

Our client is the leading international organisation dedicated to ending factory farming and reshaping the food system to benefit the lives of animals, people and the health of the planet. Animal welfare is at the heart of our work. Through campaigning, lobbying for legislative change and positive engagement with the global food industry, they seek to influence key decision makers that shape, make and fund the food system. Their work is based on scientific evidence and best practice and as such they are recognised as a credible partner on farm animal welfare to the major food retailers, food service companies and manufacturers. Their established international Food Business programme aims to raise baseline standards for farm animals by securing commitments, ensuring compliance, and facilitating implementation of higher welfare policies and practices, while also driving animal sourced foods reduction
strategies and a shift towards regenerative farming.

They are now seeking an experienced compliance and data management professional, with a passion for animal welfare to join their Food Business team.

About the role

As the Compliance Manager in their Food Business team, you'll play a vital role in advancing farm animal welfare on a global scale. This position focuses on ensuring that major food companies deliver on their commitments to improve farm animal welfare, by tracking and communicating on their annual progress towards compliance.

You will oversee the development and delivery of flagship projects like Global EggTrack and ChickenTrack (EU), which monitor corporate progress on their cage-free policies for laying hens and on the European Chicken Commitment for broilers. Additionally, you'll develop performance dashboards that measure and communicate the impact of their Food Business programme.

Your expertise in data management, analysis, and project coordination will enable you to produce high-quality insights, reports, and tools that help raise the bar for farm animal welfare in Europe and worldwide.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives on creating tangible impact, has a meticulous eye for detail, and is passionate about combining innovation with purpose to create a more sustainable and compassionate food system.

About you

To succeed in this impactful role, you'll bring a strong foundation in project management and data analysis, with a proven ability to deliver results within complex systems. You'll need to excel at coordinating large-scale projects, managing multiple priorities, and ensuring high-quality outputs on time and within budget. Your ability to translate data into actionable insights and compelling narratives will be key to driving progress and engagement with diverse stakeholders. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for building productive relationships and fostering collaboration across teams.

Some knowledge of farm animal welfare-related issues would be beneficial; however, a creative and solutions-oriented mindset, is what will help you successful in this exciting role. You'll be motivated by the opportunity to drive tangible change in the global food system, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals for People, Planet, and Animals. With a meticulous eye for detail and a passion for continuous improvement, you'll contribute to our mission of creating a more compassionate and ethical food system.

Why Join Them

You'll join a passionate team dedicated to ending factory farming and driving systemic change in the global food system. As part of the Food Business team, you'll be able to deliver impactful projects, and influence global food companies to improve farm animal welfare.

Join their team and make a lasting impact, while being part of a workplace that values and supports you every step of the way:

- They are in bright, modern offices; just 2 minutes' walk from Godalming mainline station (45 minutes from London Waterloo).
- Enjoy an enhanced annual leave of 25 days per year, along with bank holidays.
- Their comprehensive benefits package includes core offerings like Health Cash Back Plan
- MHFA support - 24/7 PG access and Employee Assistance Programme
- Free onsite parking at HQ
- Optional savings schemes like the Cycle Benefit Scheme.
- Embrace a fulfilling career that prioritises your well-being, while also enjoying excellent development opportunities
- Hybrid working model (dependant on role and location)
- A defined Contribution Pension Scheme
- Enhanced discretionary company sick pay
- Premium Subscription to Calm App

To Apply:

Please complete the online application form and upload your CV and covering letter outlining how you meet the person specification detailed in the Job Description. Please note that they reserve the right to commence interviews on a rolling programme, so they encourage you to submit your interest.

Interview Process:

Cut-off date for applications: 28th February 2025
1st Stage Interview (via Teams): 5th or 6th March 2025
2nd Stage Interview (via Teams) with task: 12th or 13th March 2025

To comply with legal requirements, as part of their selection procedure, they ask all potential employees to prove their eligibility to work in the UK.

They are absolutely committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. They value diversity and live experience and acknowledge the underrepresentation of people from certain backgrounds, both within their organisation and across the sector. They welcome applications from underrepresented groups, whether these be of ethnicity, gender, identity, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation or other.

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