Come and join the leading #avoexperts
Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce – 365 days a year & across the globe.
With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avoexperts, and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.
We’re looking for a Policy Coordinator to join our team in Kings Hill, Kent, UK OR Johannesburg, SA.
The Policy Coordinator will report directly into the Group Legal & Governance Executive to support, strengthen and develop the policies and procedures across the Westfalia Group, ensuring compliance with external regulations, legislation and to assist implementation.
Responsibilities include
o Ensure that policies and procedures are compliant with legislation, regulation and best practice.
o Work with key stakeholders to author, develop and review policies and procedures.
o Maintain version control of policies and procedures, including the coordination and production of documentation.
o Manage the Policy framework, portal and policy register, including tracking the review and updating of policies and procedures, supporting the policy owners with their documents to ensure that documentation is submitted to the approving Board/Committee in sufficient time.
o Working with Internal Communication Team to ensure timely translation and publication of documents.
o Prepare and produce associated documents, such as guidance and forms.
o Liaise with the People and Culture department to identify the training and implementation of policies.
o In conjunction with the work of the Internal Audit team, undertake compliance checks for adherence to policies.
o Monitor changes in laws and regulations and update policies accordingly.
Requirements
* Knowledge and experience of policies, procedures and frameworks.
* Experience of drafting, reviewing policies and working with stakeholders to develop policies.
* Experience of horizon scanning.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities.
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills, working with senior leadership and exec leadership levels
* Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and compliance standards.
* Proficiency in legal research and policy writing.
Benefits
* Hybrid working (3 days in office)
* State of the art office with fresh fruit, bean-to-cup coffee, freshly squeezed orange juice & avocado ice-cream.
* Free on-site parking.
* Company pension scheme with life insurance cover.
* Employee Assistance Plan with Medicash.
* Christmas hampers & a Christmas party.