Job Description

About Us

Westbridge Furniture are one of the largest and market leading upholstery manufacturers in the UK servicing high-street and premium independent retailers.

Our vision is to delight every customer with beautifully designed products and be a great place to work & partner with.

Overview

We are seeking a proactive and meticulous Compliance and ESG Manager to support our commitment to delivering high-quality products while operating sustainably and ethically. This role will be integral to maintaining our standards, ensuring compliance with customer, legal and regulatory requirements, and driving Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives across our manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

ESG

Leading and delivering on ESG Key Plans and Strategy Ensure Climate Action Roadmap milestones are met, to enable alignment with our 2050 Net Zero target and customer targets. Staff training and engagement, with particular emphasis on Environment and Social aspects Internal and external ESG communication Keeping abreast of ESG related legislation and customer requirements and maintaining compliance Annual ESG budget proposals

Compliance

Work collaboratively with departments and suppliers to ensure that the materials used in the manufacturing process meet the requirements for a variety of customers, as well as any regulatory requirements such as flammability testing, UKTR (EUDR) and chemical/physical requirement. Collaborate with the suppliers to ensure they have the relevant standards/certifications in place to deliver the customer requirements. Manage the for requesting, validating, and recording of relevant documentation. Producing and/or uploading certifications to the relevant client portals in line with critical path requirements Conduct internal audits and inspections to assess compliance with procedures and regulatory requirements across the business. Assist in the development of improved systems to monitor certification and improvements to internal processes if needed. Manage external audits, accreditations, and customer inspections across the business. Work collaboratively with departments to promote sustainability initiatives and best practices throughout the business.

Training & Communication

Communicate clearly with internal teams and external partners on compliance matters and continuous improvement initiatives. Prepare accurate reports and documentation for senior leadership and regulatory bodies. Deliver training and raise awareness across the business on Regulatory requirements as well as ESG policies, standards, and expectations.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

Experience in a compliance or an audit-related role ideal qualified internal auditor Able to manage and coordinate changing priorities, capable of prioritise workload and multi-tasking to complete assignments. Strong organisational and analytical skills with attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Confident in managing audits and working across teams to drive improvement. Strong computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office

Desirable:

Relevant experience in a similar role. Knowledge of timber, product, and environmental regulations relevant to manufacturing. Training or qualifications in sustainability, environmental science, compliance, or quality management.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person