Job Description:

About the Role

We are seeking a Technical Compliance Officer to lead the technical governance of product compliance across the Group. This is a key role responsible for ensuring that all products are fully tested, certified, and legally compliant prior to release to market.

You will act as the primary technical interface between the business, certification bodies, and internal stakeholders, ensuring compliance with UK and international regulations while supporting new product development and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and maintain all third‑party product certifications and accreditations across the Group
• Lead the technical certification pathway for new products, including:
• Factory Production Control
• Product testing
• Safety FMEA
• Engagement with Notified Bodies
• Act as the internal subject matter expert on UK and international legislation, Building Regulations, and construction product standards
• Monitor regulatory and standards changes, completing impact assessments and briefing stakeholders accordingly
• Develop and maintain a digital “Golden Thread” of product compliance information, ensuring Declarations of Performance are accurate, current, and accessible
• Conduct internal inspections and supplier audits to verify compliance with agreed standards
• Identify technical and compliance risks and ensure corrective actions are implemented in a timely manner

Performance & Accountability

• Deliver new product certifications in line with agreed development and launch plans
• Ensure all certifications and accreditations remain accurate, current, and compliant throughout the product lifecycle
• Minimise non‑conformances during external audits and ensure effective corrective actions
• Complete clear and robust legislative impact assessments for regulatory updates
• Protect the business from risk associated with non‑compliance, fines, or certification withdrawal

About You

Essential:

• Degree or HND/HNC in Engineering or Construction (or equivalent experience)
• Hands‑on experience in product compliance, certification, or regulatory roles
• Strong working knowledge of:
• UKCA and CE conformity marking
• Product testing and certification to BS/EN/ISO standards
• UK Building Regulations (ADB, ADF, ADL, ADQ)
• Experience working with Notified Bodies
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Confident communicator, able to explain complex technical information to non‑technical stakeholders
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word), with strong technical documentation skills

Desirable:

• PRINCE2 or equivalent project‑management qualification
• Experience within PVCu window and door systems or extrusion processes
• Understanding of sealed unit and glass manufacturing
• Experience using ERP, PLM, or compliance data‑management systems

Working Arrangements

• Occasional nationwide travel, with some overnight stays
• Flexibility required to work outside normal hours when necessary

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Salary
• 31 days holiday (increasing with service within 2 years), plus an additional paid day for your birthday with the option to buy more holiday via salary sacrifice
• Pension – with up to 4 x salary & income protection, with the option to potentially save on tax and National Insurance via our salary sacrifice arrangement
• Comprehensive health & well-being benefits including access to in-house occupational health & well-being resources, discounted gym memberships, employee assistance programme, & mental health resources
• Heavily discounted group discount scheme on all products
• Salary sacrifice benefits – enjoy perks such as pension, cycle to work, electric car purchase, and additional annual leave, while potentially reducing your tax and NI contributions
• Career development and continuous learning opportunities

Important Information About Right to Work

We’re delighted that you’re considering joining our team. For this role,  applications will only be accepted from individuals who already have the right to work in the UK, or who can independently secure this right. This position does not meet the Home Office requirements for employer visa sponsorship.

If you’re unsure about your eligibility, you can find helpful information on the UK government website Visas and immigration - (url removed)  . Thank you for your understanding 

Our Company is committed to monitoring & aligning its Policies with up-to-date Government guidance on reducing the spread of respiratory infections in the workplace. Through the Company’s value of “Succeed Together” we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We recruit the ‘best person for the job’ regardless of any protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010 creating an inclusive working environment and culture for our employees.