Compliance Officer - NormantonSalary Region of £45-50K + BonusFlexible working 25 days holiday + BH and Xmas shutdown. Pension Free parking Enhanced Family leave Sick Pay Birthday off Volunteering days Staff sales Cosco discounts Eyecare benefits Childcare vouchersCompliance Officer (a.k.a. The Person Who Keeps Everything Legal, Safe, and Not on the Evening News)This Compliance Officer plays a vital role in ensuring that every product sourced, sold, and distributed meets the ever-evolving world of regulatory compliance, product safety, and environmental standards across a global supply chain.They are the calm, collected expert who understands complex legislation (and somehow makes it make sense), keeping the business aligned with UK, EU, and Far East regulationsall while ensuring suppliers behave, paperwork behaves even better, and nothing slips through the cracks.What They Actually DoRegulatory Compliance & Governance They take ownership of product compliance frameworks including EUDR, PPWR, RoHS, and the SUP Directive, ensuring everything ticks the right boxes (and none of the wrong ones). They monitor regulatory changes, interpret legislation, and translate it into practical, business-friendly guidanceno legal jargon overload required.Supplier Compliance & Risk Management They work closely with suppliers across the UK, Europe, China, and Southeast Asia, making sure compliance isnt just promisedits proven. They lead due diligence, supplier audits, and risk assessments, ensuring ethical and compliant sourcing at every step.Documentation & Audit Readiness They keep technical files, declarations of conformity, certifications, and testing documentation in pristine conditionbecause auditors love a well-organised trail. They maintain compliance logs, records, and reporting processes that are always ready for inspection (no last-minute panic required).Cross-Functional Collaboration They partner with Buying, Category, and Product Development teams to embed compliance into decisions from day onenot as an afterthought. They provide training and updates across the business, ensuring everyone stays informed, compliant, and mildly impressed.Continuous Improvement They identify compliance risks before they become real problems, drive corrective actions, and continuously improve processesbecause good enough isnt really their style.What They Bring to the TableAn experienced product compliance professional with strong exposure to international supply chains, they understand the ins and outs of regulatory frameworks, certification processes, and supply chain risk management.They are highly organised, detail-focused, and analytically sharpcapable of juggling documentation, deadlines, and global stakeholders without breaking a sweat.Bonus points if they bring experience in consumer goods, retail, or office products, along with knowledge of REACH, WEEE, FSC, or PEFC, and experience implementing compliance management systems.In ShortThey keep the products compliant, the suppliers accountable, the documentation flawless, and the business out of troublequietly ensuring everything is done by the book even when the book keeps changing.JBRP1_UKTJ