Location
London, London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Joining Sainsbury's as a Compliance Technologist means being part of a dedicated team committed to upholding the highest standards of compliance and due diligence within the Food Commercial division. With a focus on technical excellence, continuous improvement, and effective communication, you will drive compliance initiatives, manage incident procedures, and ensure the delivery of our risk-assessed approach to product assurance. Working collaboratively with suppliers, Technical Managers, and external partners, you will play a key role in maintaining Sainsbury's reputation for quality and safety in the products we provide to our customers. Your responsibilities include leading due diligence management, ensuring compliance with Technical KPIs, conducting detailed investigations into compliance issues, identifying root causes, implementing action plans, supporting external partner coordination for risk assessment, managing the Incident Management procedure, providing technical support for the Wholesale business, and contributing to the development and communication of Technical documents both internally and externally.

About Sainsbury's Commercial
Everything in our stores starts in Sainsbury’s Commercial. From product, proposition, packaging and price, to sustainability commitments and taste, the team is responsible for all food, non-food, and clothing items available in Sainsbury’s stores, online and on demand. It’s a fast-paced environment where people work together and embrace risk. The knowledge and experience gained here can open career opportunities across the business. If you’re passionate about products and eager to learn, you’ll fit in perfectly.

Benefits
Sainsbury’s is committed to being an inclusive retailer welcoming everyone. You will have opportunities to try new roles and develop your career with strong support. Benefits include a colleague discount starting at 10% (increasing to 15% at times) across Sainsbury's, Argos, TU and Habitat, a pension scheme, life cover, eligibility for a performance-related bonus up to 10% of salary, annual holiday allowance with the option to buy additional holiday, season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, health cash plans, salary advance, employee assistance programme, and generous parental leave pay. Flexible working is offered where possible to support work-life balance.

Experience
Proven experience in a compliance or technical role within a retailer or supply-base environment. Experience of due diligence and product compliance management with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail. Experience managing compliance requirements and KPIs, with the ability to plan, prioritise and deliver within required timescales. Understanding of technical and manufacturing processes, including HACCP and BRC/BRCGS.

About you
You are a dedicated and detail-oriented professional with a strong background in technical compliance and due diligence management within the food industry. You demonstrate excellent judgement, influence, and a proactive approach to identifying root causes of compliance issues and implementing effective action plans. Your commitment to technical excellence, attention to detail, and effective communication skills enable you to support critical compliance activities and maintain the highest standards of product assurance and supplier compliance.

Qualifications
Degree-level qualification in a science discipline or equivalent relevant experience.