Packaging Regulatory Business Partner

This job is with Kellanova, an inclusive employer. As a Packaging Regulatory Business Partner, you will steer packaging compliance across our European food portfolio, translating regulatory requirements into practical solutions that support Kellanova’s business priorities, innovation pipeline and environmental goals. Based at our MediaCity office in Manchester, this hybrid role combines home and office working, with occasional travel across Europe. You will join the Regulatory + Nutrition function.

Joining at a pivotal time of regulatory change, you will turn emerging packaging legislation into clear, actionable business requirements. Working closely with colleagues across R&D, Packaging, Marketing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Sustainability, Legal and Commercial, you will help keep our packaging portfolio compliant while enabling business growth and advancing our sustainability ambitions.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing:

• Management – Drives cross-category and regional operational management of packaging regulatory activities, ensuring appropriate governance, compliance, and business support across the European portfolio.
• Regulatory Guidance – Provides expert guidance, advice, and support on packaging legislation and regulatory requirements to R&D, Packaging, Sustainability, Legal, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Commercial teams.
• Regulatory Expertise - Acts as the subject matter expert on packaging regulatory matters, including Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), packaging labelling requirements, and emerging legislation.
• Implementation - Leads the operational implementation of new packaging regulatory requirements, translating legislation into actionable business processes, standards, and compliance programs.
• Training - Develops and delivers clear guidance, tools, and training materials to ensure stakeholders understand regulatory obligations and business impacts.

We’re Looking for Someone With:

• Significant experience in regulatory affairs, packaging compliance, packaging legislation, or a related FMCG compliance environment.
• Strong knowledge of European and UK packaging regulatory requirements.
• Experience interpreting and implementing complex legislation, including regulations such as PPWR, EPR, packaging waste, environmental, or product stewardship requirements.
• Demonstrable awareness of commercial implications when providing regulatory advice within an FMCG business.
• Experience influencing and partnering with multiple stakeholders across functions and seniority levels.

What’s Next:

After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone. Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email European.recruitment@kellanova.com

If you join our team, you’ll be rewarded for the difference you make. Our comprehensive benefits offer you the support you need through your life events, big or small.

At Kellanova, we are driven by our vision to be the world’s best-performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our portfolio of iconic, world-class brands include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others.

Kellanova’s Culture of Best means we bring our best to all that we do in pursuit of our vision to be the world’s best performing snacks-led powerhouse. Our culture celebrates boldness and empowers our people to challenge the status quo, achieve results, and win together.

Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.