At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead regulatory strategies and ensure compliance in food packaging across EMEA.
- Company: Dynamic company focused on food safety and compliance.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, hybrid work, and generous holiday allowance.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and involvement in sustainability initiatives.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in food safety while working with industry leaders.
- Qualifications: Degree in relevant field and strong knowledge of EU regulations.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
As an experienced Regulatory Manager working with the Head of Materials Compliance, you will support the delivery of the organisation's EMEA regulatory strategy and mitigation of regional legal and compliance risks in the food manufacturing and packaging sector. The Regulatory Affairs Manager leads the application of regulatory requirements across a packaging-focused business, ensuring products consistently meet stringent Food Contact, Chemical, and Environmental safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Customer Strategy & Brand Protection
- Lead regulatory response strategy for key global customers
- Author and review Declarations of Compliance (DoCs) and technical position papers
- Act as technical authority in customer meetings on regulatory and compliance matters
- Translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, practical business guidance
- Supplier Governance & Audit
- Approve raw materials used in packaging applications (e.g., coatings, inks, compounds)
- Support supplier qualification and regulatory approval processes
- Participate in supplier audits and coordinate third-party testing where required
- Ensure transparency of material data and manage supplier regulatory documentation
- Regulatory Intelligence & Industry Engagement
- Monitor regulatory developments across EMEA (REACH, CLP, PPWR, Food Contact)
- Represent the business in relevant trade associations and industry groups
- Provide regulatory impact assessments and executive summaries to senior leadership
- Support proactive mitigation of emerging regulatory risks
- Functional Support & Leadership
- Provide technical guidance to a small team
- Maintain regulatory documentation systems and ensure consistency of data
Qualifications / Experience
- Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Food Science or related discipline
- Strong knowledge of EU Food Contact legislation (e.g. Framework Regulation (EC) 1935/2004)
- Working knowledge of REACH, CLP, and packaging regulations (including PPWR)
- Experience producing Declarations of Compliance and regulatory documentation
- Ability to interpret legislation and translate into business impact
- Strong communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
- Experience working in packaging, materials, chemicals, or manufacturing environments
Desirable
- Supplier audit experience (Lead Auditor certification advantageous)
- Experience with regulatory databases (e.g. SharePoint, SAP systems)
- Exposure to circular economy or sustainability-driven packaging regulation
Ability to travel as required with the role on occasion (European).
Benefits and Compensation
- Salary dependent on experience
- Bonus: 7.5%
- Holiday: 25 days
- Pension: Employer 9% contribution; private medical Insurance; Life Assurance
- 3 days in the office two from home
To Apply
Please contact Alison Basson, job ref ABJ6715 on (phone number removed) or preferably apply to.
