Compliance Manager

Job details

Posted Wednesday 29 July 2026
Location Moray
Job type Permanent
Discipline HSE
Reference 10626
Recruiter Name Caroline Strachan

Compliance Manager 

Speyside

Permanent 

NT Highland are delighted to be supporting their Distilling client who are a prominent name in Scotch Whisky with numerous growing brands and very exciting projects undergoing with the business being at a pivotal moment. 

And at the heart of making sure all of it is done properly, safely and compliantly - that's where this role sits.

The Role 

This is a broad, senior compliance position covering the full HSEQ and HMRC compliance agenda across 2 distilleries and estate operations. You will work closely with senior leadership to embed a genuine culture of compliance across a fast-moving, ambitious business.

You'll be on site, engaging with teams, leading audits, driving the ISO 9001 implementation, managing relationships with regulatory bodies including SEPA, HMRC and COMAH, and integrating occupational health into the operational framework. 

You'll inherit a strong foundation built by an exceptional outgoing Compliance Manager. The expectation is that you maintain that standard - and build on it.

What we're looking for...

Leadership. This role directs and influences a whole site - people, processes and culture - and the right candidate will be comfortable doing that with confidence, care and the ability to challenge constructively at every level.

Having the ability to lead auditing across the sites will also be a key part of this role. 

Beyond that:

  • Strong experience in a Compliance, HSEQ or related role in an industrial or operational environment
  • Drinks or food manufacturing background ideal - process or manufacturing industry with COMAH exposure strongly considered
  • Strong working knowledge of H&S, environmental management, HMRC obligations and quality systems
  • ISO 9001 implementation experience highly desirable
  • NEBOSH qualification - required for this role
  • IEMA or IRM certification advantageous
  • Tenacious, structured and organised - with the drive to genuinely embed change

What's on offer?...

  • Competitive Salary 
  • Private medical insurance 
  • Pension - 10% employer contribution
  • £250 annual staff allowance
  • Headspace app
  • A genuinely unique opportunity to shape the compliance function of one of Scotland's most exciting growing distillers

To Apply...

Apply now or contact Caroline Strachan at NT Engineering & Manufacturing.

Contact: cstrachan@ntem.co.uk | 07825 450 978