Compliance Manager

Compliance ManagerOffice Location: Wigan areaSalary: £50,000 - £60,000 + Private HealthcareKO2 is partnering with a global engineering business that designs and manufactures access control systems for retail banking, along with high-security safes and vaults for private banks worldwide.With the current Compliance Manager approaching retirement, our client is looking for an experienced professional to take the reins on product compliance and verification across their full product range. You'll receive a thorough handover and ongoing investment in your development as part of a genuine long-term succession plan.This is a pivotal role, leading the verification function and ensuring products consistently meet regulatory requirements and third-party certification standards.The RoleAs Compliance Manager, you'll head up verification and approvals, ensuring every product - new and existing - meets the relevant standards and certifications. Expect close collaboration with R&D and external test houses, plus ownership of third-party testing and certification renewals.This role suits either an established Compliance Manager or a technically strong electronics/embedded systems professional ready to step up into management.What You'll DoLead a team of 5 (verification technicians and engineers)Plan and prioritise verification work, including in-house EMC testingOwn product approval and re-approval processesSet and manage third-party testing and certification strategyMaintain certifications, approvals, and technical documentationReview test reports and resolve technical queries and non-conformancesAct as the key liaison with external test houses and certification bodiesTrack regulatory requirements across all operating regionsReport compliance and approval status to senior managementMaintain Declarations of Conformity, Declarations of Performance, and Technical Construction FilesEnsure internal test facilities remain calibrated and fit for purposeOperate within ISO 9001 Quality Management SystemsThe EnvironmentYou'll work alongside a well-established 30+ strong R&D team in a purpose-built facility in Lancashire, developing new and improved electronic products.What You'll BringExperience in compliance, verification, or approvalsSolid knowledge of standards such as BS EN 54, EN 50131, EMC, LVD, RED, RoHS, and REACHA track record working with third-party test houses and certification bodiesBackground in electronics or embedded systems (preferred)Strong organisational, communication, and people-management skillsQualificationsEngineering degree or equivalent5+ years' experience in a similar roleManagement experience preferred - or readiness to move into itLegal right to work in the UKOn Offer£50,000 - £60,000 salaryPermanent role in WiganStructured handover and trainingPrivate healthcareGenuine long-term career development within a growing engineering businessApply today for immediate consideration.TPBN1_UKTJ