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Role: Regulatory Specialist / Regulatory Manager – FMCGÂ
Salary: Competitive + annual discretionary bonus
Location: Central London, hybrid 2 days in officeÂ
Why this is a great move
Join a high-growth, global FMCG ingredients group at the centre of EU and UK food innovation. You’ll be the in-house regulatory “go-to”, working directly with senior leadership and commercial teams to keep a diverse portfolio (from vitamins to botanicals) fully compliant - and you’ll see the impact of your advice every day.Key responsibilities for the position of Regulatory Specialist -Â
- Own regulatory compliance for food, feed, and supplement ingredients across UK/EU (plus ad-hoc global markets)
- Monitor legislative changes (BRCGS, Novel Food, REACH, FAMI-QS, Organic, Halal, Kosher) and translate impact into clear, practical actions for the business.
- Review and maintain specifications, labels, claims and dossiers; troubleshoot complex customer and supplier queries.
- Liaise with authorities and certification bodies to secure licences and approvals.
- Train quality, commercial and ops teams—turning “reg speak” into plain English and fostering a compliance culture.
- Support wider QA projects (GFSI/BRC audits, crisis management, system upgrades) and, at manager level, mentor one direct report.
Experience required for the position of Regulatory Specialist -
- 3 – 10 yrs regulatory or technical experience in food / beverage / nutrition
- Hands-on expertise with EU & UK food law plus at least two of: Novel Food, REACH, FAMI-QS, Organic, Halal, Kosher, packaging/FCM.
- Comfortable juggling detailed admin (spec systems) with big-picture stakeholder advice.
- Confident communicator able to simplify complex regs for commercial & SLT audiences.
- Proactive, solutions-focused mindset - the person who says “Here’s the risk and here’s how we fix it”.
(If you bring senior-level depth and want the manager banding, you’ll also have led or coached others and be ready to stay hands-on.)
Benefits snapshot
- Hybrid working (2 office / 3 home) + “work abroad” option (10 days p.a.)
- Simply Health plan, Little Extras benefits platform
- Home-office allowance
- Annual discretionary bonus
If you love turning complicated regulations into clear, business-friendly solutions - and want real influence in a fast-moving FMCG environment - let’s talk.
Apply now or email Holly at holly@pod-talent.com for a confidential chat.
