
Compliance Manager
Poole Bay Holdings Ltd
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Poole • United Kingdom
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Salary
💰 £50,000 per year
About the role
- Develop and deliver the PBH Group Product Compliance strategy in alignment with the overall Group Strategy.
- Identify all applicable regulatory and legal requirements across Pharmaceutical, Medical Devices and other related product categories.
- Construct and implement structured compliance plans to ensure ongoing regulatory adherence.
- Establish governance, policies and compliance controls across product lifecycles.
- Provide regular compliance reporting to the Operations Director and Board.
- Monitor regulatory changes and ensure timely implementation of required updates.
- Act as the company’s nominated Responsible Person (RP) registered with the MHRA.
- Ensure full compliance with GDP (Good Distribution Practice) requirements.
- Maintain and oversee the Wholesale Distribution Authorisation (WDA).
- Ensure appropriate GDP training, documentation and audit readiness across the business.
- Lead MHRA inspections and manage responses to regulatory findings.
- Maintain RP oversight of storage, transportation, supplier qualification and distribution controls.
- Ensure compliance of Medical Device products (including Koolpak, gloves and related ranges) with UK and EU MDR and ISO 13485 standards.
- Collaborate with our external Medical Device consultants to maintain regulatory compliance.
- Oversee technical documentation, declarations of conformity and product registrations.
- Ensure post-market surveillance, vigilance and reporting obligations are met.
- Own and maintain the Group Quality Management System (QMS).
- Ensure compliance with ISO standards including ISO 9001 and other relevant certifications.
- Plan and manage internal audits and external certification audits.
- Implement corrective and preventive actions within agreed timeframes.
- Drive continuous improvement across quality and compliance processes.
Requirements
- Completed GDP training course suitable for RP eligibility. [Desirable]
- Eligible to act as Responsible Person (RP) under MHRA requirements. [Essential]
- ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor qualification. [Essential]
- Strong understanding of GDP and Wholesale Pharmaceutical regulations. [Desirable]
- Ability to construct and implement structured compliance frameworks. [Essential]
- Excellent analytical and risk assessment capability. [Essential]
- Confident communicator able to engage with regulators and senior stakeholders. [Essential]
- Detail-oriented with strong governance mindset. [Desirable]
- Proactive and commercially aware approach to compliance. [Desirable]
- Proven experience in Wholesale Pharmaceutical distribution environment. [Desirable]
- Experience acting as RP or Deputy RP (or demonstrably eligible to act as RP). [Desirable]
- Experience managing MHRA inspections and regulatory audits. [Desirable]
- Experience in Medical Device compliance environment. [Desirable]
- Demonstrable track record of implementing and maintaining ISO certifications. [Essential]
Benefits
- Hybrid working (3 days in office minimum)
- Performance based bonus scheme
- 25 days holiday per annum (including Christmas closure) rising to 26 days after 5 years and 27 days after 10 years, plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time staff)
- £200 per annum for health and wellbeing activity / gym membership (after 1 year of service)
- Voucher awards for ideas
- Social committee organising departmental events and activities
- Summer BBQ and/or Christmas party for whole company and partners
- Free parking
- Modern offices with kitchen and break facilities
- Community / Charity day with line manager approval
- Opportunity to get involved with events and initiatives to support local charities
- 1 piece of PBH branded merchandise as a welcome / thank you for being part of the PBH team!
- 10% discount at a local independent gym
- Ongoing support, development and training in line with needs of the role and business.
- Financial support to cover cost of specialist eyesight tests for DSE users & glasses for DSE use (including frames that cost up to £50)
- Auto-enrolment for eligible staff - 8% Pension with NowPensions – (3% Employer & 5% Employee on qualifying earnings)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
compliance strategy developmentregulatory adherencecompliance reportingGDP (Good Distribution Practice)Wholesale Distribution Authorisation (WDA)ISO 13485QMS (Quality Management System)internal auditsregulatory auditspost-market surveillance
Soft Skills
analytical capabilityrisk assessmentcommunicationgovernance mindsetproactive approachcommercial awarenessdetail-orientedstakeholder engagementleadershipcontinuous improvement
Certifications
GDP training courseResponsible Person (RP) eligibilityISO 9001 Lead AuditorInternal Auditor qualification