Compliance Officer

Compliance Officer
Location Leicester
Salary £22k - £25k
Office Based

Our client a rapidly growing manufacturing and distribution business based in Leicester is on a lookout for a skilled Compliance Officer to join the business.

About the role
• Working with In-country Compliance teams and Suppliers to implement Customers/Licensors compliance requirements at Factories
• Perform Factory pre-audits, assist in audit preparations
• Review compliance related processes, write up procedures where needed
• Closely follow up Factories accreditation process, booking audits, review reports/certificates, non-compliances, corrective actions, expiry dates, etc
• Knowledgeable on Sourcing country laws, regulations - or research/study as needed
• Monitor the supply base through pro-active management of audit programme, drive improvement through ongoing work with suppliers and with the support of the In-country teams
• Great understanding of ethical audit programs: ETI, SMETA, BSCI, WALMART, etc.
• Knowledge of sustainability & environmental programs: GOTS, BCI, Higg Index etc.
• Ongoing research, study, and training on latest compliance requirements

About you
• Experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of factory auditing processes
• Manage customer/licensors portals
• Excellent planning/prioritising/organising skills
• Great communication skills
• Can work on own initiative
• Highly organised
• Meticulous/pays attention to detail
• Willing to travel as and when required
• Full Clean driving licence

Package
Appointment Type: Permanent
Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5pm
Salary: £22K - £25k(depending on experience)
Holiday 20 Days (rise to 25) + Bank Holidays
Pension
On-site Parking
Full time office-based role 5 days per week

If you - or someone you might know - are interested & think this opportunity may be suitable, APPLY ONLINE or call Paul Mitchell Associates (quoting ref: 12900) on 0116 254 9404.