927 Compliance Director jobs in the United Kingdom

About VPZ

VPZ is the UK’s number one vape retailer. Since opening our first store in Edinburgh, we’ve grown to over 190 locations across the UK and we’re just getting started.

We’re known for setting and driving the standards within the vape industry, combining world class product development with responsible retailing and compliance leadership.

As we enter our next phase of growth, we’re seeking an exceptional Manufacturing & Compliance Director to help scale our production capabilities, strengthen our regulatory framework, and drive operational excellence across our global supply chain.

The Role

This is a senior strategic leadership position responsible for owning VPZ’s manufacturing, regulatory, and duty compliance strategy ensuring that our products are produced efficiently, responsibly, and to the highest standards.

You’ll lead our manufacturing operations to deliver improved capacity, quality, and scalability, while ensuring the business remains fully compliant with evolving HMRC and international regulatory frameworks.

This is a pivotal role that sits at the intersection of growth and governance combining operational leadership with deep regulatory expertise to support VPZ’s continued UK and global expansion.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing Leadership & Efficiency

• Oversee VPZ’s end-to-end manufacturing operations, driving continuous improvement across production efficiency, cost control, and output quality.
• Develop and execute a manufacturing expansion strategy to support domestic and international growth.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles and performance KPIs across production and supply chain teams.
• Lead supplier management, raw material sourcing, and process optimisation to ensure reliable, scalable output.
• Champion innovation in product formulation, automation, and process technology.

Regulatory Strategy & Governance

• Own and lead VPZ’s regulatory and duty compliance strategy across manufacturing, import/export, and product development.
• Act as the primary liaison with HMRC, MHRA, and other regulatory authorities on excise, duty, and restricted goods compliance.
• Interpret, communicate, and influence new legislation affecting vaping and nicotine containing products.
• Ensure VPZ remains ahead of evolving regulatory frameworks in the UK and global markets.

Duty & Restricted Industry Compliance

• Ensure robust duty reporting systems, documentation, and audit trails for all duty paid and duty suspended products.
• Lead the company’s compliance with excise, packaging, and import/export legislation.
• Partner with finance and logistics teams to embed transparent, scalable compliance processes.

Global Regulatory Oversight

• Maintain compliance with TPD, CLP, REACH, and MHRA product registration frameworks.
• Oversee regulatory notifications, SDS documentation, and labelling standards for all product lines.
• Align manufacturing and product development practices with international regulatory requirements.

Stakeholder Engagement & Risk Management

• Advise the CEO, Board, and senior leadership on compliance risk, manufacturing scalability, and operational performance.
• Represent VPZ in external forums and industry consultations on vaping and restricted goods legislation.
• Provide compliance and manufacturing input for new product development, procurement, and market expansion initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience leading manufacturing and compliance functions, ideally at Director or Head of level.
• Strong operational background with a track record in manufacturing optimisation, process improvement, or multi site scaling.
• Deep understanding of duty regulations, HMRC frameworks, and restricted goods legislation.
• Working knowledge of MHRA, TPD, CLP, and REACH compliance standards.
• Experience in regulated industries such as vaping, tobacco, alcohol, or pharmaceuticals.
• Strategic and commercial mindset with the ability to translate regulation into competitive advantage.
• Outstanding communication and leadership skills, capable of managing cross-functional teams and influencing at board level.

Why Join VPZ?

At VPZ, you’ll be part of a dynamic and visionary team reshaping the future of vaping in the UK and beyond.

This is a unique opportunity to lead both the operational and regulatory evolution of the country’s largest vape brand, building scalable, world class manufacturing systems that support innovation, compliance, and long-term growth.

About VPZ

VPZ is the UK’s number one vape retailer. Since opening our first store in Edinburgh, we’ve grown to over 190 locations across the UK and we’re just getting started.

We’re known for setting and driving the standards within the vape industry, combining world class product development with responsible retailing and compliance leadership.

As we enter our next phase of growth, we’re seeking an exceptional Manufacturing & Compliance Director to help scale our production capabilities, strengthen our regulatory framework, and drive operational excellence across our global supply chain.

The Role

This is a senior strategic leadership position responsible for owning VPZ’s manufacturing, regulatory, and duty compliance strategy ensuring that our products are produced efficiently, responsibly, and to the highest standards.

You’ll lead our manufacturing operations to deliver improved capacity, quality, and scalability, while ensuring the business remains fully compliant with evolving HMRC and international regulatory frameworks.

This is a pivotal role that sits at the intersection of growth and governance combining operational leadership with deep regulatory expertise to support VPZ’s continued UK and global expansion.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing Leadership & Efficiency

• Oversee VPZ’s end-to-end manufacturing operations, driving continuous improvement across production efficiency, cost control, and output quality.
• Develop and execute a manufacturing expansion strategy to support domestic and international growth.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles and performance KPIs across production and supply chain teams.
• Lead supplier management, raw material sourcing, and process optimisation to ensure reliable, scalable output.
• Champion innovation in product formulation, automation, and process technology.

Regulatory Strategy & Governance

• Own and lead VPZ’s regulatory and duty compliance strategy across manufacturing, import/export, and product development.
• Act as the primary liaison with HMRC, MHRA, and other regulatory authorities on excise, duty, and restricted goods compliance.
• Interpret, communicate, and influence new legislation affecting vaping and nicotine containing products.
• Ensure VPZ remains ahead of evolving regulatory frameworks in the UK and global markets.

Duty & Restricted Industry Compliance

• Ensure robust duty reporting systems, documentation, and audit trails for all duty paid and duty suspended products.
• Lead the company’s compliance with excise, packaging, and import/export legislation.
• Partner with finance and logistics teams to embed transparent, scalable compliance processes.

Global Regulatory Oversight

• Maintain compliance with TPD, CLP, REACH, and MHRA product registration frameworks.
• Oversee regulatory notifications, SDS documentation, and labelling standards for all product lines.
• Align manufacturing and product development practices with international regulatory requirements.

Stakeholder Engagement & Risk Management

• Advise the CEO, Board, and senior leadership on compliance risk, manufacturing scalability, and operational performance.
• Represent VPZ in external forums and industry consultations on vaping and restricted goods legislation.
• Provide compliance and manufacturing input for new product development, procurement, and market expansion initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience leading manufacturing and compliance functions, ideally at Director or Head of level.
• Strong operational background with a track record in manufacturing optimisation, process improvement, or multi site scaling.
• Deep understanding of duty regulations, HMRC frameworks, and restricted goods legislation.
• Working knowledge of MHRA, TPD, CLP, and REACH compliance standards.
• Experience in regulated industries such as vaping, tobacco, alcohol, or pharmaceuticals.
• Strategic and commercial mindset with the ability to translate regulation into competitive advantage.
• Outstanding communication and leadership skills, capable of managing cross-functional teams and influencing at board level.

Why Join VPZ?

At VPZ, you’ll be part of a dynamic and visionary team reshaping the future of vaping in the UK and beyond.

This is a unique opportunity to lead both the operational and regulatory evolution of the country’s largest vape brand, building scalable, world class manufacturing systems that support innovation, compliance, and long-term growth.

• Horizon-scanning to detect and track emerging regulatory requirements.
• Interpreting emerging regulatory requirements and advising stakeholders on their potential impact and associated control requirements.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders across TP ICAP, including the EMEA COO, the EMEA Head of Venues and Market Infrastructure, and Legal.
• Interacting with trade associations, exchanges and regulators as required, including representing TP ICAP at industry or regulatory meetings.
• Representing EMEA Compliance in internal governance meetings, such as the Regulatory Change Oversight Meeting, and in subsequent regulatory implementation projects.
• Creating and delivering training materials on regulatory requirements.
• Reviewing and drafting policies and procedures to comply with relevant regulatory requirements.
• Performing ad-hoc reviews and investigations in to TP ICAP’s adherence to its regulatory requirements.
• Supporting applications for new/amended regulatory permissions as required.
• Review output from the Compliance Monitoring Programme and implement remedial actions.
• Project work as required from time to time.
• Fulfil additional / ad hoc duties as required to meet the needs of the business and the EMEA Compliance function.
  
  

• Good working knowledge of the applicable requirements of the UK and EU financial services regime, including the FCA Handbook and key regulations e.g. MiFID II and SMCR etc.
• Previous experience analysing wholesale market regulations and assessing their impact.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Able to build relationships and communicate effectively and efficiently to internal and external stakeholders.
• Able to work well with diverse groups and personalities.
• A bachelor’s degree or a period of work experience demonstrating equivalent ability.
  
  

• Prior experience at a regulator or government agency in drafting or reviewing financial services policy.
• Prior experience in a compliance role at another Financial Services firm.
• Knowledge of specific execution methodologies e.g. Name Give Up, Matched Principal, Exchange Give Up.