Job Description

Compliance Manager

Location: Hessle, East Yorkshire
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday

About the Role

Cranswick is one of the UK's leading food producers, driven by a commitment to ethical sourcing, environmental responsibility, and the highest standards of animal welfare. We are seeking a proactive and experienced Compliance Manager to oversee and advance compliance across our farming operations, both owned and third-party, ensuring adherence to legal, ethical, and company standards.

As Compliance Manager, you'll take ownership of our agricultural compliance framework, working across a diverse and growing network of indoor and outdoor farming sites. You'll lead a small team and collaborate with farmers, field teams, and senior stakeholders to uphold best practices in animal welfare and supplier assurance.

This is a hands-on leadership role with real influence shaping not just compliance, but the future of responsible farming at Cranswick.

Key Responsibilities

Lead compliance activities across Cranswick-owned and third-party pig farming sites Ensure full alignment with legislation, industry standards, and Cranswick's high welfare, ethical and environmental standards Develop and implement compliance audits, systems, and continuous improvement initiatives Support, coach, and audit farms to ensure best practices in animal welfare, biosecurity, and sustainability Manage and support a small compliance team; oversee day-to-day performance and professional development Represent the business during external audits and stakeholder visits. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of agricultural legislation, industry trends, and policy changes Oversee reporting of key compliance data to internal and external stakeholders
About You

Proven experience in a compliance, animal welfare, or agricultural management role ideally within a farming, food production, or agri-business setting Strong working knowledge of animal welfare legislation and standards (e.g., Red Tractor, RSPCA Assured, etc.) Confident leading audits, investigations, and data reporting Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills - able to influence, educate, and challenge constructively Demonstrated ability to lead others, manage projects, and drive compliance improvements Full UK Driving Licence is essential
Pay and Benefits

Competitive salary depending on experience 30 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) Enhanced company pension scheme Death in service insurance 24/7 health and wellbeing support Access to the Cranswick discounts platform Eligibility for the Cranswick Share Save scheme Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay after 2 years' service Free on-site parking Cycle to work scheme
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person