At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead regulatory compliance for UK/EU food and supplement products while managing a small team.
- Company: Join THG, a global leader in beauty and sports nutrition with a dynamic culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, enhanced maternity/paternity pay, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Access bespoke development programmes and enjoy perks like staff discounts and gym facilities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-paced environment with trusted nutrition brands.
- Qualifications: Degree in Nutrition or related field with strong knowledge of EU food legislation.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
About THG
We are THG, a global ecommerce group on a mission to be the global online leader in beauty and sports nutrition. Our portfolio of leading retailers and brands such as LOOKFANTASTIC, Myprotein, ESPA, Perricone MD, and Cult Beauty form our two core businesses: THG Beauty and THG Nutrition.
Life at THG Nutrition
THG Nutrition is home to some of the world’s most trusted and best-loved wellbeing and nutrition brands, including Myprotein, the world’s largest online sports nutrition brand, alongside Myvegan, Myvitamins and MP Activewear. Our brands and people exist to break boundaries — to power and empower those who want more. We move fast, challenge convention, and back ourselves to win. These values shape how we work every day.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the SME for UK/EU food & supplement regulations, advising teams across the business.
- Manage and develop a small team of Regulatory Associates.
- Provide regulatory support across business projects and product development (NPD/EPD).
- Review product formulations to ensure UK/EU compliance.
- Approve labels, packaging, websites, advertising, marketing materials, and digital content.
- Ensure compliance of nutrition and health claims across products and marketing.
- Manage EU supplement notifications and registrations where required.
- Monitor regulatory updates and conduct risk assessments/horizon scanning.
- Support BRCGS audits, quality systems, and act as regulatory lead within HACCP activities.
- Update regulatory policies, create training materials, and train internal teams.
- Investigate customer complaints, labelling discrepancies, and implement corrective actions.
- Work cross-functionally with Quality, Marketing, Brand, Supply Chain, Commercial, and NPD teams.
- Drive continuous improvement of regulatory systems and processes.
Skills & Experience Required
- Degree in Nutrition, Food Science, Food Technology, Food Law, Food Safety, or related field.
- Strong knowledge of EU food legislation (labelling, claims, additives, contaminants, novel foods, packaging, food safety).
- Experience interpreting regulations across multiple EU markets.
- Understanding of emerging regulatory trends and compliance requirements.
- Strong analytical skills to assess regulatory impact on products and business decisions.
- Excellent organisation, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Commercial awareness with ability to balance compliance and business objectives.
Nice to Have
- Experience with EU supplement registrations/notifications.
- Team management or mentoring experience.
- HACCP Level 3 qualification.
- Collaborative, adaptable, and resilient working style.
What's in it for me?
Career Development
- Access bespoke development programmes that have been designed and developed by our in-house L&D team.
- Continued development through our upskilling programme that is delivered in partnership with an industry-leading training provider.
Enhanced Leave
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Don't want to work on your birthday? We don't either! Enjoy your day off on us!
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, depending on length of service.
- Up to 10 days compassionate leave.
- Buy back up to 3 days each year.
- Unlock 2 days volunteer leave after 12 months.
Wellbeing Support
- Access face-to-face and virtual appointments with our in-house GP.
- Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), provided by Bupa.
- State-of-the-art on-site gym.
- Access to our on-site physio.
Other Perks
- Save up to 12% on the cost of personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme.
- Subsidised bus pass from Manchester City Centre to our ICON office.
- Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands.
- On-site staff shop.
- Know someone who would be perfect for THG? Refer them and get up to £1,000 when they pass their probation.
- Anniversary gifts when you hit 5 and 10 years of service.
THG is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability. THG is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Because of the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it sometimes takes us time to review and consider them all. We endeavour to respond to every application we receive within 14 days. If you haven't heard from us within that time frame or should you have any specific questions about this or other applications for positions at THG please contact one of our Talent team to discuss further.
Regulatory Manager (UK/EU) - Thg Nutrition in Manchester employer: THG
At THG Nutrition, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. With access to bespoke development programmes and a strong focus on employee wellbeing, including enhanced leave and comprehensive support services, we empower our team members to thrive both personally and professionally. Located in Manchester, our vibrant office environment is complemented by unique perks such as substantial staff discounts and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, making THG a truly rewarding place to build your career.
