Compliance Coordinator – Leading Italian Food and Wine Importer – North London Office - £35,000 + perks

My client is an established food importing and distribution business working with a diverse range of Italian producers and suppliers to bring quality food products to the UK market.

For 50 years they have been the leaders in bringing us high-quality Italian food and drink!

With a focus on product quality, food safety and regulatory compliance, the business is looking to strengthen its technical team with the appointment of a highly organised and proactive Compliance Coordinator, someone to focus on food safety & procedural diligence.

This is a varied, hands-on opportunity for someone with previous food industry technical or compliance experience to take ownership of day-to-day technical administration, supplier documentation and product compliance.

2-3 years’ experience in this field is an ESSENTIAL.

Italian speaker is HIGHLY desirable.

What the role offers:

• Competitive salary and perks.
• Exposure to a highly respected business within the F&B importing industry.
• Development opportunities  
• Team environment

Key Compliance Manager responsibilities:

• Maintain food safety documentation, records and procedures, support SALSA audits and compliance monitoring and assist with corrective actions.
• Coordinate the technical onboarding of new products, reviewing specifications, ingredients, allergens, nutritional information and shelf-life details ahead of product launches.
• Ensure product information and labelling meet applicable UK food regulations, liaising with overseas suppliers to resolve any missing or inconsistent documentation.
• Maintain supplier approval records, food safety certifications and technical documentation, monitoring expiry dates and following up on outstanding requirements.
• Maintain accurate allergen, ingredient and product information, coordinating updates when recipes, ingredients or packaging change.
• Support investigations into product complaints and quality concerns, assist with traceability exercises, withdrawals and recalls, and maintain appropriate records.
• Coordinate packaging data collection from suppliers, monitor packaging changes and liaise with the external EPR service provider to support reporting.
• Assist with workplace health and safety documentation, risk assessments and internal compliance checks.

Key Compliance Manager qualities:

• Previous experience in a food safety, technical compliance or quality assurance role within the food industry.
• Good understanding of UK food safety legislation and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Experience managing supplier technical documentation and product specifications.
• Understanding of allergen management, food labelling and product traceability.
• Knowledge of HACCP principles and food safety management systems.
• Ideally, familiarity with SALSA standards and audit processes.
• Confident communicating with suppliers and internal stakeholders, including overseas producers.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Italian speaking.

If you are interested in having a chat about this role, please forward updated CV’s to Rupert at COREcruitment or call 0207 790 2666.