Regulatory Affairs Manager

Our client is a well-respected and world-class distributor of functional ingredients and is seeking an experienced Regulatory Affairs Manager. This role oversees Regulatory strategy for the organisation, providing leadership and guidance to the business on Regulatory matters for Food, Feed and Personal care activity in the UK and other markets to drive compliance within their ingredient agent, brokerage and solution manufacturing businesses. You will manage 1 Regulatory affairs specialist and report to the European Quality Manager. Key Responsibilities: Ensure Regulatory Compliance with food and feed safety, quality and defence as it relates to UK, EU and GFSI (BRC) requirements, Organic, Halal, FAMI QS and Kosher. Develop and maintain Regulatory strategies for existing ingredients and new ingredients/products in the UK and EU regions ensuring compliance to but not limited to Allergens, REACH, Novel Food, Packaging Food Contract Materials, Food Law and Labelling, Feed laws and labelling, Residues and Contaminates, Natural and Botanical Ingredients etc. Monitor changes in legislations and regulatory requirements, pro-actively assessing impact on business and updating senior management team compliance protocols as necessary. Where needed, participate actively in regulatory surveillance and interface with key external experts (ESSNA, HFMA, FSA, etc). Coordinate all communications with local & EU authorities regarding licences, authorisations, 3rd country representation, as well as any changes from those bodies and provide strategy regulatory compliance to senior management team. Serve as Regulatory point of contact for internal stakeholders, providing regulatory support and information in relation to compliance to various markets and product applications. Example of review provided: Novel food status, Natural status, claims, labelling etc. Responsible for simultaneously managing multiple deadlines and projects. Maintain working knowledge and understanding of existing and emerging food/feed regulations with the view to make decisions regarding products and materials compliance status for the business and guide senior management team as a result. Implement and validate action plans in response to regulatory changes in the market. Provide a high standard of food & feed regulatory expertise to relevant departments in the business. Assisting, as required, in the management of crisis and incidents as part of the management team. Propose system development projects (including IT tools) to provide transparency on regulatory matters for the product portfolio. Provide review and advice on raw material horizon scanning per product categories as part of their FSMS. The successful candidate as a Regulatory Affairs professional in the Food industry is essential and must have strong regulatory experience with a breadth of Food Products. Ideally, you will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Food Technology or a related field with 5-10 years of regulatory experience in food, pharmaceutical ingredient and/or chemical distribution industry. Strong knowledge of the food and drink industry and government bodies in the UK and the EU is required, along with the ability to work from multiple UK sites. Experience in feed additives and API is desirable. You will fit easily into a multi-cultural and multi-functional team. You will also be self-sufficient and results-focused with great analytical and communication skills. You will be able to understand how your decisions impact the wider business strategy. Great communication skills that enable you to challenge and influence across all levels while developing positive stakeholder relationships are essential. Flexibility in prioritising work in an environment that will often be ambiguous and sometimes pressured is necessary. This is an exciting opportunity to join a sought-after international company. #J-18808-Ljbffr