Compliance Specialist - French Speaking

Job Summary

Kiwa Product Compliance (KPC) is seeking a French speaking Compliance Specialist to join our Regional team in Aylesbury. In this role, you will be responsible for managing Type Approval and research work in allocated countries, driving and supporting regulatory and research initiatives, and contributing to the delivery of KPC revenue targets. This is a hybrid role, where initially whilst training you will be expected to work from the office frequently.

Kiwa, is a global leader in Testing, Inspection and Certification. Our company motto is we create trust. We want you to trust us in becoming your employer of choice.

About the role

• Be a Kiwa Ambassador, embodying ambition, reliability, and engagement.
• Ensure KPC metrics are met with regards to the best service delivery.
• Take full ownership of allocated countries, including managing Type Approval application processes and research.
• Report on project progress while staying updated on relevant country regulations and developments.
• Undertake proactive and new compliance research for assigned countries.
• Build and maintain relationships with Regulatory Authorities and KPC vendors.
• Drive new business initiatives, contributing to KPC's growth and goals.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure internal and external commitments are met and bespoke tasks are completed.
• Prepare and/or deliver marketing material for internal and/or external delivery.

Do you have what it takes?

• Fluent in French and English.
• Excellent communication, planning, and organisational skills.
• Aptitude for learning about and researching type approval requirements and developments.
• Stakeholder management experience, with the ability to work cohesively with all stakeholders for a mutual outcome.
• Resilient, dynamic, and results-driven with strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.
• Be flexible, proactive and enthusiastic, with the ability to prioritise work and work under pressure.
• Ability to work and reach targets set independently.

What can you expect from us in return?

• Up to £35,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Generous Annual Leave - Starting at 25 days plus Bank Holidays, with the option to buy additional leave and increased entitlement with length of service
• 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday, hybrid working (Initially office-based whilst training).
• Enhanced Family Leave - Enhanced maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave with 6 months full pay, plus 2 weeks full pay for paternity leave
• Milestone Rewards - paid and unpaid sabbaticals, charity donations, personal gifts, and retail vouchers
• Salary Reviews
• Company Bonus Scheme
• Enhanced Pension Contributions
• Life Assurance - 4x your annual salary
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - Confidential support, advice, and counselling available 24/7, 365 days a year
• 24/7 GP Service - Access to medical advice anytime
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers - Supporting your health and well-being
• Welcome Pack - Filled with company-branded goodies to kickstart your journey with us

At Kiwa, we deliver results driven by our core values: Ambitious, Reliable, and Engaged the principles that guide how we work with colleagues, customers, and everyone we encounter. We are committed to fostering personal development, encouraging you to be ambitious, explore new ideas, and contribute to making the world a safer, more sustainable place. Here, you'll thrive in a dynamic environment with ample opportunities for growth and self-development.

As an equal opportunity employer, Kiwa celebrates diversity and is dedicated to building an inclusive, supportive workplace. We embrace flexibility in hiring talented individuals from all backgrounds globally, ensuring a work environment free from prejudice, discrimination, and intimidation. Inclusivity and equality are core to who we are, and we uphold these values without exception.

If you have any questions about this role and would like to speak a member of the Talent Team, please e-mail us at [email protected].