Compliance Manager

Compliance Manager

Poole, Dorset | Hybrid Working | £55,000

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Quality & Compliance professional to take ownership of quality systems and regulatory compliance across a growing group of businesses.

Working closely with the Operations Director and external regulatory specialists, you’ll play a key role in developing the Group’s Quality Management System, strengthening compliance frameworks and ensuring products meet the relevant quality and regulatory requirements.

It’s a varied role offering the opportunity to make a real impact across quality assurance, while helping drive continuous improvement throughout the business.

The Role

You’ll take the lead in developing, maintaining and improving quality and compliance processes across the Group, working collaboratively with teams across operations, warehousing, distribution and supply chain.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Quality Management Systems: Own and continuously improve the Group QMS, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and other relevant standards.
• Audits & Continuous Improvement: Plan and manage internal and external audits, oversee corrective and preventive actions, and drive improvements across quality processes.
• Regulatory Compliance: Develop and implement structured compliance frameworks, identify relevant legal and regulatory requirements, and keep the business up to date with changing legislation.
• Reporting & Governance: Provide clear compliance updates to senior stakeholders, helping identify risks and ensure the business maintains robust controls.
• Future Development: With training and support, work towards becoming the company’s Responsible Person for Wholesale Distribution Authorisation.

About You

We’re looking for someone who combines strong technical knowledge with a proactive, organised and commercially aware approach to quality and compliance.

You’ll ideally bring:

• A recognised ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor qualification.
• Proven experience implementing and maintaining ISO certifications and Quality Management Systems.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to develop and deliver structured compliance plans.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills and a strong understanding of risk management.
• The ability to develop practical compliance frameworks and drive continuous improvement.
• Confidence working collaboratively with internal teams, external advisors and senior stakeholders.

The Benefits

Alongside the opportunity to take ownership of an important role within the business, the benefits package includes:

• Hybrid working , with three days in the office and the option to work from home for two days each week.
• 25 days’ annual leave , including the Christmas closure, increasing with length of service
• Performance-related bonus scheme.
• Company pension
• Discounted gym membership at a local independent gym.
• Ongoing training and development to support your professional growth and the needs of the business.
• Free on-site parking and modern office facilities, including kitchen and break areas.
• Company social events , including a summer BBQ and Christmas celebrations.
• Recognition and rewards , including vouchers for employee ideas and opportunities to get involved in company initiatives.
• Community involvement , with opportunities to support local charities and take part in approved volunteering activities.
• Well-being support

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a broad quality and compliance remit, influence how standards are maintained across a group of businesses, and develop your expertise across both pharmaceutical and medical device regulation.

If you enjoy building effective systems, managing regulatory requirements and making a tangible difference to business performance, this could be an excellent next step in your career.

Interested? Get in touch with Talent Drive to find out more about the opportunity and discuss whether it could be the right move for you.