Group Compliance Manager

Job Role:      Group Compliance Manager Location:      Bredbury Pay:               £36,000 Hours:          8am-6pm Benefits:  Pension scheme with auto-enrolment, Access to a healthcare benefits scheme following qualifying service. 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, additional holiday entitlement awarded for long service increasing annually up to 25 days. Free on-site parking. A varied role with autonomy, responsibility and opportunities to contribute to the ongoing success of a growing multi-site business.

Group Compliance Manager opportunity We are seeking a proactive, organised, and detail-oriented Group Compliance Manager to play a key role in maintaining and improving compliance standards across a multi-site commercial vehicle operation. This is a varied and rewarding position that combines compliance management, health and safety coordination, auditing, supplier management, and operational support. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a real impact by ensuring high standards are maintained across multiple locations while supporting continuous improvement throughout the business. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working independently and have a practical approach to compliance and operational excellence, we would love to hear from you. This is a newly created role due to ongoing company growth

Group Compliance Manager duties Maintain and update health and safety policies, ensuring compliance with current legislation and industry best practice. Conduct regular depot and site audits, producing detailed reports and recommendations. Manage health and safety schedules and compliance records across multiple locations. Coordinate mandatory training programmes, including first aid, fire marshal and other compliance-related training. Arrange and manage statutory compliance appointments, including fire safety inspections, lung function testing and electrical equipment testing. Deliver toolbox talks and safe systems of work briefings to employees. Monitor compliance with customer service level agreements (SLAs). Complete monthly quality control audits and compliance checks. Conduct stock audits and investigate discrepancies where required. Work closely with suppliers and contractors to manage contracts and identify cost-saving opportunities. Provide operational depot support and cover during periods of annual leave, sickness, or absence. Support senior management with compliance initiatives and continuous improvement projects.Group Compliance Manager experience / qualifications required Previous experience in a compliance, health and safety, operations or auditing role. Strong understanding of health and safety legislation and compliance requirements. Excellent organisational and administrative skills with a high level of attention to detail. Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships across multiple sites and departments. Strong report-writing and problem-solving abilities. Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites. Any experience in a similar role within the commercial vehicle sector would be beneficial This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated compliance professional looking to take ownership of a broad and impactful role within a dynamic organisation. If you are an experienced compliance professional and would like to apply for this newly created role with one of the region’s leading employers, make an application via this advert with an updated copy of your CV