Compliance Specialist in Essex

Our client is looking for a consultant to help build and implement a practical PPWR and EUDR compliance program. The consultant will organize the work, define required documentation, support supplier data collection, and help establish repeatable processes for ongoing compliance. This will be a 4 month initial contract that can be be completed on fully remote basis. The key aims of the project are to ensure the following: Producing a clear PPWR and EUDR program structure with assigned owners and priorities Assuring that a supplier data and documentation collection process is in place Core templates, trackers, and records organized for audit and customer-response readiness Key responsibilities include: Create a simple program plan for PPWR and EUDR implementation Define roles, responsibilities, milestones, and escalation points Identify required supplier data and documentation Collect the data from the suppliers and create required documentation or databases for storage Develop supplier request templates, questionnaires, and tracking tools Support review of supplier responses and identify gaps Create templates for declarations, due diligence records, and packaging compliance documentation Create a controlled repository for evidence and customer responses Prepare concise status updates, risk summaries, and leadership reports Develop SOPs for new processes Train internal teams on the new process and hand off a sustainable operating model Requirements: Experience with EU regulatory, sustainability, packaging, supplier, or quality compliance programs. Ability to convert regulatory requirements into workable business processes. Packaging engineering background or similar to work with suppliers Experience with supplier documentation, declarations, technical files, or due diligence records. PPWR