Food Regulatory and Compliance Manager in Blackburn

Science In Sport Group is a world leader in sports and performance nutrition. We have two highly regarded brands; SiS and PhD Nutrition, which provide optimal performance nutritional solutions for professional athletes, sports and fitness enthusiasts, and the active lifestyle community.

The Food Regulatory and Compliance Manager will be responsible for staying abreast of changes and developments in food regulations and standards globally, supporting the wider business in ensuring the products and services provided remain up to date with relevant regulatory requirements to maintain compliance and legality, with a main focus on brand protection. Alongside managing a small team of Food Regulatory and Compliance Officers, you will work closely with Manufacturing, NPD, Supply Chain, Quality and Technical.

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Up to £60,000

Working Hours: 09:00 - 17:30

Location: Blackburn

Benefits:

• On-site gym
• Cycle to work scheme
• Product discount
• Birthday day off
• Pension scheme, employer contribution at 4%

Your 4 Most Important Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the compliance of the entire product portfolio, leading on regulatory strategy for the business.
• Manage the Compliance team to ensure they, and the business, remain abreast of all relevant regulatory requirements and actively communicate any risks and potential solutions to reduce risk likelihood/severity.
• Provide expert advice and support for any relevant regulatory or compliance matters.
• Conduct thorough research to understand legal requirements of new territories to open up opportunities for business development and growth.

Accountability – What You Are Responsible For Delivering:

• Managing regulatory risk and identifying changes impacting compliance.
• Lead on development and implementation of regular Horizon Scanning Management process.
• Provide analysis and support regarding market access to ensure requirements of new and existing territories are well understood.
• Provide final approval of all new product documentation.
• Organise and manage the application and timely delivery of relevant customs and export documentation.
• Deliver expert knowledge in review of new and existing product development.
• Main point of contact for business support with nutritional, regulatory and compliance queries.
• Create, improve and maintain business compliance policies and procedures.
• Management of the Food Regulatory and Compliance Officers.

Capability - the skills and behaviours required to do this job well:

• Hold a degree (or equivalent) in Nutrition, Food Technology, Food Law, Food Science, Regulatory Affairs, or other related subject.
• Experience working in a food manufacturing or retail environment with deep knowledge of UK and EU food regulations.
• Desirable experience with regards to sports nutrition, food supplements and fortified foods.
• Good working knowledge of regulations pertaining to wider global territories.
• Excellent communication skills and competence working cross-functionally.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to interpret complex legislative information.
• Experience with logistics compliance and export/import processes.
• Ability to manage workload and adapt to changing business priorities.
• Relevant experience in managing a small team.

Performance – how you will know you are doing a great job:

• Overall risk to business due to non-compliances will be minimised.
• Understanding of compliance and market access requirements will be better understood by the wider business.
• NPD and EPD completed within designated timelines.

Attributes – experience and mindset that will enable you to do well in this role:

• Knowledge and implementation of food industry standards and legislation.
• Strong communicator, relationship-builder, and influencer.
• Outstanding eye for detail, with a ‘right first time’ approach.
• Solutions-focused mindset.
• Ability to work competently both autonomously and cross-functionally.
• Confident leader, with a passion for sharing knowledge.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

Science in Sport Group is an equal opportunity employer; we value diversity and strive to cultivate an inclusive workplace.