Compliance Officer

Our growing business has been all about British apples and pears since 1947. From father to son, every day for over 75 years, our family business is growing. We innovate and change but our values always stay the same. We’re a team who pride ourselves on the Goatham’s way, passionate about growing the very best quality British apples and pears. An opportunity has arisen for a diligent and experienced individual to join our team in the role of Compliance Officer. The purpose of this role is to support with the implementation and maintaining of food compliance regulations. The post holder will also be responsible for scheduling and conducting food safety audits, along with ensuring both managers and employees are updated on food safety standards. Responsibilities may include: * Working cross-functionally with stakeholders to establish controls and standards for food safety * Implementing and maintaining food safety related systems and standards for production * Ensuring that processes and practices are in compliance with current legislation and best practice and are aligned with customer specifications * Facilitating and delivering food safety training as per current food safety requirements * Coordinating and facilitating of third-party food safety audits; building credible relationships with external audit body contacts. External audit bodies include but are not limited to HACCP, BRC, LEAF, Red Tractor, ETI, SAWS, RT, GLAA and Home Office. * Reporting the results of safety audits and submit recommendations for corrective action * Identifying, documenting, reporting and acting upon suggested corrective actions for continuous improvement and compliance * Carrying out routine internal audits and producing reports based on findings to drive improvement * Investigating any customer complaints and ensure necessary actions are implemented and communicated * Updating key compliance policies and procedures in line with regulations and best practice * Challenging the company’s degree of compliance against customer specific policies and retailer codes of practice Our perfect Compliance Officer would have: * Demonstrable experience of working in a compliance based role, ideally within the food industry * Proficient experience of Food Safety legislation and knowledge of external audit body frameworks and quality management systems (including but not limited to HACCP, BRC, LEAF, Red Tractor, ETI, SAWS, RT, GLAA and Home Office) * Experience of site accreditations and customer visits/audits * A well organised and efficient manner; proactive in approach with a focus on driving improvements * Excellent attention to detail * Highly effective communication skills; can engage with all levels of the business * High proficiency in all MS Office packages * The ability to operate and thrive within a fast paced environment whilst working well under pressure; prioritises effectively to meet deadlines The hours you would work: Monday to Friday, 8.00am-5.00pm (40 hours per week). What else we can offer you: * 28 days holiday including bank holidays (with an opportunity to earn more holiday based on your length of service) * Pension scheme * Fortnightly pay * Learning and development opportunities * Discretionary Christmas bonus * Free onsite parking * Access to free Wi-Fi * Free fresh fruit