Compliance Officer

A leading chemicals business based in Grays, Essex is recruiting a Compliance Officer to join its team on a permanent basis. As their Compliance Officer, you will play an important role in maintaining the company’s environmental and quality management (EQMS) framework – whilst having the ability to manage the day-to-day operation of the company’s ISO compliance program.

Compliance Officer responsibilities

• Maintain the company’s Environmental and Quality Management System (EQMS) framework and ensure on-going compliance with accredited ISO9001, 14001 any other ISO standards as applicable.
• Manage day-to-day operation of the company’s ISO compliance program:
• Develop and maintain company policy in relation to compliance assurance.
• Identify areas of compliance vulnerability and risk for ISO standards through internal and external audits, supplier questionnaires; develop and implement appropriate corrective action plans for resolution of identified or potential issues.
• Collaborate with other functional areas in the investigation and resolution of compliance issues.
• Drive a program of continuous improvement and exercise authority in implementing necessary actions to ensure overall compliance with ISO standards and applicable legislation.
• Maintain an oversight of customer audits and outcomes.
• Overview of business supplier performance, contractor assessments and external audits carried out by the company on third parties.
• Oversee and monitor quality investigations to ensure timely identification of root causes and appropriate remedial and preventative actions.

Compliance Officer requirements

• Proven experience of developing, maintaining, and administering an ISO compliance system.
• COMAH environment experience preferable.
• Advanced IT skills for data management, reporting and system administration.
• Recognised internal auditing training / qualification for ISO9001, 14001 and 45001.
• Knowledge and experience of applicable legislation.
• Meticulous planning capability and a proactive approach to managing a compliance program.
• Ability to communicate complicated compliance issues at all levels of the organisation.
• Presents a constructive, positive, and pro-active attitude to matters concerning health, safety, quality, and the environment.

£40k + excellent company benefits