Compliance and Safety Manager (UK & ROI)

 

 

 

WHY WORK AT JOE & THE JUICE

JOE & THE JUICE is a people centric food and beverage company built around culture, not just juice, sandwiches, coffee, and much more. When joining us, you step into a high energy community where the music is loud, the bar is your stage, and your personality matters as much as your skills.

We believe in four simple virtues that shape everything we do:

• Positive Attitude
• Inclusion
• Social Ties
• Growth

For us, this means that when you choose a cup half-full mindset and welcome people form every background, build real friendships across the bar by creating great guest experiences, and use every shift as a chance to learn something new, you become more than just a juicer; like us, you continue to search and mind purpose and meaning in what you do.

From your first day, you’ll be part of an international network of juicers who support each other, celebrate wins together, and push each other to grow. You will learn by doing, move through a clear Moneyball career path, and be part of a company where most leaders have earned their stripes behind the bar (fun fact: over 75% of our employees started as Juicers!).  

If you love fast paced service, music, people, and the idea of turning a job into a lifestyle, JOE can become a place to build skills, friendships, and a career that can take you across cities, countries, and roles.

 

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are seeking an experienced and pragmatic Compliance and Safety Manager (UK) to manage compliance and safety, and risk management across the UK and ROI markets. Based in London, and reporting to the Senior Manager for Compliance and Safety, this role is responsible for implementing global compliance frameworks at a local level, ensuring adherence to UK regulatory requirements while supporting operational excellence.

As a member of the UK and ROI Compliance & Safety function, you will work closely with UK and ROI operations and other cross-functional stakeholders to provide tools and guidance that support a strong culture of compliance, proactively manage risk, and enable sustainable business growth.

This role operates at a manager level, owning the execution of functional day-to-day operational direction on food safety and health and safety. You will influence decisions within your function, lead and contribute to both functional and non-functional projects, drive continuous improvement, and ensure alignment with broader business objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

UK Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

• Ensure programs and tools are compliant with UK and ROI food safety, workplace safety, and regulatory requirements

• Contribute to the development of policies and procedures considering regulatory change (e.g., Food Standards Agency, HSE), ensuring timely updates, supported with implementation tools for the business

• Act as a key point of contact for compliance and safety matters within the UK and ROI for Field Operations as primary customer

Risk Management & Governance

• Support with the identification, assessment, and mitigation of operational, regulatory, and reputational risks within the UK and ROI markets

• Support the execution of enterprise risk management frameworks at a local level

• Provide clear and actionable insights on risk exposure and mitigation to the Senior Compliance and Safety Manager

Operational Integration

• Partner with UK and ROI operations teams to embed compliance and safety standards into daily activities

• Ensure consistent implementation of global standards while adapting to UK and ROI regulatory requirements

• Balance operational priorities with robust compliance frameworks

Audit, Assurance & Continuous Improvement

• Manage the internal audit program and support external inspections across the UK

• Identify compliance gaps, provide supportive data and drive corrective actions to resolution with operations team

• Continuously improve processes to enhance efficiency, scalability, and compliance outcomes

Leadership & Development

• Complete continuous self-development through CPD and membership of IOSH or IIRSM

• Complete agreed objectives, contribute to functional performance, and support development of junior team members

• Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement

Training & Culture

• Develop and deliver training programmes to build compliance and safety capability across UK and ROI operations

• Support a strong culture of safety, compliance, and ethical behaviour

• Act as a visible advocate for compliance and safety across the organisation

Quality & Due Diligence

• Oversee supplier compliance, third-party due diligence, and product quality standards within the UK

• Ensure adherence to sourcing policies and product specifications

Reporting & Stakeholder Management

• Maintain accurate records of audits, incidents, and compliance activities

• Provide regular reporting on compliance performance, risks, and trends

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including Operations, Legal, Facilities and Construction and Supply Chain

KEY QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Strong experience in compliance, risk, or safety roles within regulated industries (e.g., food, retail, hospitality. Minimum of 5 years at manager level

• In-depth knowledge of UK regulatory frameworks (e.g., HACCP, food safety legislation, workplace safety, fire safety)

• Experience managing or leading teams, with proven ability to develop and coaching others to identify improvements

• Demonstrated experience in audits, risk assessments, and implementing compliance programmes

• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across functions

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage both operational teams and senior managers

• Experience in high-growth or multi-site operational environments

• Relevant certifications (e.g., Advanced Food Safety qualification or level 4 as a minimum, NEBOSH Cert or Diploma or equivalent)

SUCCESS PROFILE

• Drives implementation of compliance strategy within the UK and ROI, with clear impact on business outcomes

• Leads a team effectively, ensuring high performance and accountability

• Solves moderately complex operational and regulatory challenges

• Influences stakeholders beyond immediate team to adopt best practices

• Ensures policies, procedures, and standards are consistently applied

 

 

 

 

 

ABOUT JOE & THE JUICE

JOE & THE JUICE is a healthy fast casual concept founded in Copenhagen in 2002; since then, we have grown to more than 450 locations across 20 countries and employing more than 4,500 people worldwide. From day one, our ambition has been to prove that there should be no trade off between taste and health. 

We serve high quality, freshly prepared juices, shakes, coffee, and sandwiches in relaxed, contemporary concept cafés that combine convenience with distinct urban atmospheres. JOE & THE JUICE goes beyond products and towards the full experience around the bar, creating a consistent universe for guests and Juicers in all our locations.  

We invest heavily in internal development through our Moneyball career system and a culture where most leaders, including C-suite, VPs, and directors, have started behind the bar. We continue to evolve our people-centric and sustainability agenda that is part of our Nordic heritage and our commitment to a better future.