Compliance officer 12 month contract food manufacture

Compliance Officer - Initital 12 Month Contract - Food Manufacture * Laws / Regulations / Policies * GBP38,000 - GBP40,000 + Great Bonus * ASAP Start * Hybrid working (3 days on site 2 from home) Purpose of job - To implement a culture of enterprise risk management and internal controls within (UK), and keep up to date with and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations and internal policies. Key output -Risk Control Assessments -Self- Audits -License Management e.g.: TV License, PPL PRS License etc. -Staying up to date with relevant Regulatory changes -Ensure an effective Business Continuity Plan is in place -Assist in leading audits (Group Internal Audits, Financial Audits, Regulatory Audits, etc.) -Assist in the gathering of internal information in response to regulatory requests -Review Internal Policies and ProceduresReview contracts and maintain in line with governance guidelines. -Ensure an effective Health and Safety programme is in place Principal responsibilities -Carry out risk control assessments to understand risk level, significance, and scope -Conduct Self Audits throughout the business across all levels and departments and ensure that remediation items are closed on time. -Keep up to date with, and understand, relevant laws and regulations contribute to robust and effective compliance controls within the organisation. -Ensure business continuity plans are reviewed, updated and tested for office, distribution centre and factory locations. -Review company policies and procedures for adequacy of controls, make recommendations for improvement and monitor for compliance. -First Line Review of all business contracts (Commercial, Exit Clauses, Term Limits etc) before escalating to Group Legal for approval -Investigate incidents and non-compliance issues -Highlight or escalate areas of concern to Chief Financial Officer -Act as the Data Protection Officer and be up to date with current data protection laws -Collaborate with other departments to create a culture of embedded risk and compliance. -Lead the Health Safety Committee ensuring monthly meetings are held, discuss changing regulations, risks and accidents/near misses, and ensure any agreed action items are completed by relevant committee members. -Assist with trademark and insurance related matters. Education and experience * Minimum three (3) years rsquo; experience in risk management; preferably in an FMCG sector * Bachelor rsquo;s Degree in a related discipline * Internal Audit Experience Key competencies -Critical Problem Solving -Ability to analyse and interpret information -Project Management Skills -Ability to operate at all levels in the organisation -Strong Communication Skills Principle contacts - (Internal / External) -CFO -Group Internal Audit committee -Senior Management Team -Business and HR Managers -Internal and External Solicitors -Consultants -Regulatory Authorities -Group Risk Department Working conditions * Normal working hours: 09:00- 17:00 * Standard office environment. * Some travel necessary to Third Party Suppliers For further details please contact Scott at D R Newitt Recruitment - (phone number removed)