CSR Compliance Officer

The CSR Compliance Officer will coordinate the development, implementation, and monitoring of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and compliance programs within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. The role ensures the organisation adheres to UK regulatory requirements, ethical standards, and sustainability goals while promoting a culture of responsible manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

CSR Strategy and Support

• Assist with delivery of CSR strategies aligned with the company's mission and objectives.
• Collaborate with internal teams to design and execute sustainability initiatives, such as waste reduction, energy efficiency, and ethical sourcing.
• Engage with suppliers to ensure ethical practices across the supply chain, including compliance with Modern Slavery Act requirements.
• Hold responsibility for response to customer supplier form completion for CSR.

Regulatory Compliance

• Monitor compliance with relevant UK and EU laws, including food safety standards, environmental regulations, and employment laws.
• Conduct regular internal audits and inspections to ensure adherence to regulatory and ethical standards.
• Stay updated on changes to UK legislation and industry standards affecting CSR and compliance.

Reporting and Metrics

• Prepare and present regular reports on CSR activities, compliance audits, and sustainability performance metrics for senior management and external stakeholders.
• Measure and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to environmental and governance objectives.
• Be responsible for obtaining and reporting on CO2 and Waste for the UK.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong relationships with external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and community groups.
• Represent the company in industry forums and sustainability networks.

Key Skills and Qualifications

• Proven experience in CSR, compliance, or sustainability roles, ideally in the food manufacturing or FMCG sector.
• Strong knowledge of UK compliance regulations, such as food safety standards and environmental legislation.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to handle multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with diverse stakeholders.
• Analytical skills to assess and report on CSR and compliance performance metrics.

Desirable, but not essential

• Degree in Sustainability, Business Management, Environmental Science, or a related field or equal experience in area.
• Familiarity with Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standards and certifications like BRCGS.
• Understanding of environmental impact assessments and carbon footprint analysis.

Personal Attributes

• Passionate about ethical and sustainable practices in the food industry.
• A proactive and detail-oriented problem solver.
• The ability to influence and inspire others.
• Resilient under pressure and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Behavioural characteristics/skills:

• PC literate.
• Communication, internal/external, verbal and written.
• Able to plan and organise work efficiently and effectively.
• Able to operate under pressure and to short deadlines.
• Able to work effectively as either part of a team or as an individual.
• Excellent attention to detail that reflects thorough and accurate work.

Communication:

• Verbal and written.
• Able to communicate at all levels (internal and external).
• Able to establish productive relationships with colleagues, customers, and suppliers.
• A proactive approach to issues and situations.