Food Safety & Technical Compliance Manager – UK & Ireland
Salary£50k – £50k
LocationUK, gb
Typefull-time
DepartmentOperation Excellence & Support
Company size1,001–5,000 people
First seen1w ago
Last seen5h ago
Company Description
Why Join Us?
This role requires commitment, resilience, and a passion for delivering results—but it’s equally about enjoying the journey. At Hana Group, we pride ourselves on creating an environment where you can grow your career, make a real impact, and have fun along the way.
Job Description
The Role
This new role is to support the Head of Safety for the UK & Ireland in delivering a high‑performing, legally compliant, and continuous‑improvement‑focused food safety, health & safety, quality, and environmental programme across the business.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage microbiological testing programmes and review results to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
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Support product development by maintaining specifications, labels, recipes, and compliance documentation.
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Assist with food safety, quality, and health & safety investigations, audits, and corrective action plans.
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Lead third-party audit administration and KPI reporting, driving continuous improvement across the business.
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Support supplier approval and performance review processes.
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Deliver food safety and compliance training, coaching, and communications to operational teams.
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Monitor legislative and industry developments to identify emerging risks and ensure ongoing compliance.
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Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, retail partners, local authorities, and franchisees.
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Provide support to the Head of Safety and act as deputy when required.
About You:
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Experience in food safety, quality assurance, or compliance within food manufacturing, retail, or hospitality
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Strong knowledge of food safety and regulatory requirements
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Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills
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Confident managing multiple projects and driving continuous improvement.
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Passionate about creating a positive food safety culture and supporting operational excellence.
Qualifications
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Food Safety Level 4 or equivalent
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HACCP Level 4
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Experience in microbiology (environment or product)
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Confident liaising with local authorities
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Strong organisational, analytical, and stakeholder management skills
Desirable Qualifications:
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Supervisory or management experience (retail, food production, hospitality, or manufacturing)
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Competent in labelling regulations
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Experience in Health & Safety
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Supplier assurance experience
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Root Cause Analysis
Additional Information
Benefits of being a Sushi Gourmet Area Manager
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£50,000 annual salary
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Company phone and laptop provided
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Excellent career development opportunities across the UK, Ireland, and globally
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Free lunch while on shift
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Birthday leave – enjoy an extra day off during your birthday month
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“A Day for You” – an additional wellbeing day to use whenever you choose
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Annual bonus scheme
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Free onsite parking at most locations
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Access to our “Make a Difference” fund, supporting causes that matter to you
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Competitive annual leave entitlement
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24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, offering confidential support whenever you need it.
Apply Now
If you’re passionate about food, take pride in your work, and are ready to lead a high-performing area, we’d love to hear from you.