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.

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

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.

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.