Product Compliance & Manufacturing Manager
Employer: Mirco:bit
Location: We expect the role to be remote with travel to the Oxford office and some travel to UK and international partners.
Working hours: This role is 3 days a week or 0.6 FTE and we are able to offer significant flexibility in delivering the role
Salary: £45,000-50,000 FTE per annum
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The Micro:bit Educational Foundation is seeking an outstanding Product Compliance and Manufacturing Manager to lead product compliance, quality, and manufacturing oversight. This role works cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners to deliver safe, high-quality, and legally compliant products.
The role is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining accurate product records, and supporting sustainability objectives within manufacturing processes. It also plays a key role in strengthening supply chain resilience by overseeing efficient, cost-effective manufacturing and ensuring robust risk management and business continuity practices.
This role requires:
Strong analytical skills: The ability to assess data and identify trends to support informed decision-making.
Strategic thinking: Experience developing and implementing long-term asset lifecycle and manufacturing strategies.
Attention to detail: A rigorous approach to compliance, record-keeping, and risk identification.
Organisational capability: The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
The successful candidate will bring expertise in product compliance, quality, and manufacturing processes, combined with the ability to coordinate and communicate effectively across multidisciplinary teams and with external partners.
This role is 3 days a week or 0.6 FTE and we are able to offer significant flexibility in delivering the role. We expect the role to be remote with travel to the Oxford office and some travel to UK and international partners.
Key ResponsibilitiesProduct Compliance
Lead and manage all product compliance activities, ensuring adherence to relevant international and local regulations (e.g., CE, UKCA, RoHS, REACH, FCC, ISO standards) for all micro:bit products
Develop, maintain, and update technical documentation, declarations of conformity, and certification files
Work with partners to ensure this certification is available to those requiring it for shipping and distribution
Monitor and analyse regulatory changes and proactively update internal policies and processes
Liaise with external testing labs, certification bodies, and regulatory agencies
Provide input to design and engineering teams to embed compliance requirements early in product development
Support information gathering regarding ESG
ensure accurate and full documentation is maintained and accessible to teams to support products in market
Manufacturing Oversight
Work with partners to understand and support manufacturing operations to ensure quality and output targets are met whilst seeking to reduce costs
Ensure excellent relationships with our distribution and manufacturing partners
Works to ensure the manufacturing output plans are delivered strategically, meeting key output requirements
Develop and implement manufacturing process improvements for efficiency and sustainability
Support supplier selection and qualification, ensuring vendors meet compliance and quality requirements
Lead or participate in audits of manufacturing facilities and suppliers
Work with manufacturing partners and where appropriate directly negotiate with suppliers to obtain the best prices for necessary equipment, materials, and services
Implement market scanning to anticipate future component shortages and issues
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Provide up to date information to the CEO, Commercial, Engineering and Operations team regarding manufacturing and compliance progress and KPIs
Support new product introductions (NPI) by coordinating compliance approvals and readiness for manufacturing
Work with external partners and project teams to organise and ensure the supply of micro:bit manufactured items to projects
Requirements
Required
Proven experience in product compliance, regulatory affairs, or quality assurance within a manufacturing environment
Proven experience with and understanding of commercial environments (supply chain and distribution)
Knowledge of working with CEMs
Strong understanding of relevant regulatory frameworks and product safety standards
Experience with international markets and multi-regional compliance (e.g., North America, EU, Asia)
Experience in risk management and business continuity processes
Experience managing manufacturing processes, production planning, or supplier relationships
Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills
Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams
Experience working with third-party testing and certification bodies
Degree in Engineering (electrical or mechanical), Manufacturing, Quality assurance, Business administration or reg affairs, or equivalent work experience.
Desirable:
Knowledge of sustainability standards and environmental compliance
Familiarity with ERP or manufacturing management systems
If you don't feel you have all of the required skills and experience we are looking for, we would still be keen to hear from you, we would be looking to develop the right candidate.
How to apply
If this sounds like you, please get in touch by submitting your CV and a covering letter detailing your suitability for the role. This role closes on the 28th February 2026, however we may shortlist and interview on a rolling basis, so please do apply early.
For any questions, please contact us on support@microbit.org and we will come back to you soonest.Benefits
Salary £45,000-50,000 FTE per annum
At the Micro:bit Educational Foundation, we work flexibly, collaboratively, and with a shared commitment to making a lasting difference. We’re small enough to move fast, yet global enough to have real influence. And if you’re the right person for the job, we’ll make it work for you.
Once probationary period is complete, contractual benefits include; group private medical and group life insurance plan, EAP plan, flexibility in working hours, flexible annual leave policy (taking at least 25 days a year not including national holidays) and pension arrangement.
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