Come and join the leading #avoexperts

Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce - 365 days a year & across the globe.

With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avoexperts, and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.

We're looking for a Policy and Compliance Manager to join our team in Kings Hill, Kent, UK.

As a Policy & Contract Manager, the role will be reporting directly into the Group Legal and Governance Executive to support across a variety of elements, with a large focus on assisting with our group policies and assisting with contract reviews across UK and Europe. Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential. Your role is crucial in mitigating risks, protecting the company's interests, and ensuring lawful and ethical business operations.

Responsibilities include

• Assist in developing and updating company policies to ensure compliance with current laws and regulations.
• Maintain the policy framework and policy portal, working with the Group P&C departments as required;
• Support the implementation of policies .
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations and update policies accordingly.
• Assist in managing legal documents and records, ensuring they are accurate and up-to-date.
• Review contracts, ensuring they meet Group guidelines and legal and regulatory requirements in UK and/or Europe

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Business, or a related field is preferred but not essential providing a strong background in compliance management or contract review has been gained.
• Strong understanding of legal and compliance principles, ideally in a European context.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, working with senior leadership and exec leadership levels
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and compliance standards.
• Proficiency in legal research and policy writing.

Benefits

• Hybrid working.

• 23 days holiday, plus bank holidays.

• Free on-site parking.

• Company pension scheme with life insurance cover.

• Employee Assistance Plan with Medicash.