Food Safety & Technical Compliance Manager – UK & Ireland

Why Join Us? This role requires commitment, resilience, and a passion for delivering results—but it’s equally about enjoying the journey. At Hana Group, we pride ourselves on creating an environment where you can grow your career, make a real impact, and have fun along the way . The Role This new role is to support the Head of Safety for the UK & Ireland in delivering a high‑performing, legally compliant, and continuous‑improvement‑focused food safety, health & safety, quality, and environmental programme across the business. Key Responsibilities Manage microbiological testing programmes and review results to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities. Support product development by maintaining specifications, labels, recipes, and compliance documentation. Assist with food safety, quality, and health & safety investigations, audits, and corrective action plans. Lead third-party audit administration and KPI reporting, driving continuous improvement across the business. Support supplier approval and performance review processes. Deliver food safety and compliance training, coaching, and communications to operational teams. Monitor legislative and industry developments to identify emerging risks and ensure ongoing compliance. Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, retail partners, local authorities, and franchisees. Provide support to the Head of Safety and act as deputy when required. About You: Experience in food safety, quality assurance, or compliance within food manufacturing, retail, or hospitality Strong knowledge of food safety and regulatory requirements Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills Confident managing multiple projects and driving continuous improvement. Passionate about creating a positive food safety culture and supporting operational excellence. Food Safety Level 4 or equivalent HACCP Level 4 Experience in microbiology (environment or product) Confident liaising with local authorities Strong organisational, analytical, and stakeholder management skills Desirable Qualifications: Supervisory or management experience (retail, food production, hospitality, or manufacturing) Competent in labelling regulations Experience in Health & Safety Supplier assurance experience Root Cause Analysis Benefits of being a Sushi Gourmet Area Manager £50,000 annual salary Company phone and laptop provided Excellent career development opportunities across the UK, Ireland, and globally Free lunch while on shift Birthday leave – enjoy an extra day off during your birthday month “A Day for You” – an additional wellbeing day to use whenever you choose Annual bonus scheme Free onsite parking at most locations Access to our “Make a Difference” fund , supporting causes that matter to you Competitive annual leave entitlement 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme , offering confidential support whenever you need it. Apply Now If you’re passionate about food, take pride in your work, and are ready to lead a high-performing area, we’d love to hear from you.