A well-established and highly respected fresh produce business is seeking a Pesticide Compliance Manager to take full ownership of pesticide governance across a diverse, international supply base.
This is a technically focused compliance role, responsible for ensuring adherence to retailer policies, UK/EU legislation and internal due diligence standards across multiple product categories and geographies. The position is based in Kent and offers the opportunity to work at the heart of food safety, supplier engagement and environmental responsibility.
The Role
As Pesticide Compliance Manager, you will manage pesticide compliance frameworks across global suppliers, supporting customer requirements and safeguarding brand integrity.
You will be responsible for maintaining robust due diligence systems, managing derogations, leading investigations into non-compliance and ensuring continuous improvement in pesticide risk management.Key Responsibilities
- Manage supplier and customer PPP and PPPL derogation processes.
- Work with suppliers to gather technical data required for customer concessions and reduction strategies.
- Review pesticide documentation including spray records, PPPLs, PPUs and residue analysis reports.
- Maintain and update pesticide risk assessments, reporting on risk outcomes and changes.
- Lead investigations into pesticide non-compliance, documenting root causes and corrective actions.
- Monitor and track non-compliant detections, ensuring timely resolution and preventative measures.
- Identify early intervention opportunities through desktop risk assessment reviews.
- Conduct risk assessment visits (remote and in-person) alongside auditing teams where required.
- Support supplier recall and traceability exercises.
About You
- Degree qualified in a relevant scientific discipline (Food Science, Agriculture, Environmental Science or similar).
- Strong knowledge and practical experience in pesticide compliance and residue management (essential).
- Confident using Microsoft Excel and Power BI for data analysis and reporting.
- Highly organised with strong project management skills.
- Detail-oriented with excellent analytical capability.
- Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively across international stakeholders.
- Deadline-focused with a strong sense of accountability.
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to take ownership of a highly specialised technical role within a progressive, quality-driven fresh produce business supplying major UK retailers.
If you are passionate about pesticide governance, food safety due diligence and responsible sourcing, we would be keen to hear from you
