Job Ref: 214524161

Date: 2021-08-26 15:51:41

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Are you looking for a new role as a Regional Regulatory Affairs Lead? Do you want to work for a leading confectionery and snack foods company? If so, this could be the role for you!

The successful candidate will ensure the legal compliance of our clients products sold within UK&I market. You will be collaborating closely with other regions, to support the export of products manufactured in region, outside of region. You will also provide sound regulatory advice, to support the launch & re-launch of products in an efficient manner, ensuring all formulations and product claims meet legal requirements and align with our clients policies.

This role is offered on a full time permanent basis, with a business that also offers lots of other benefits that will make you feel truly at home whilst at work.

Responsibilities:

Manage a Regulatory Affairs team supporting all brands in UK&I
Accountable for the regulatory compliance of the defined brands in accordance with sales market, including product formulation, pack copy generation and artwork sign off, as well as ensuring compliance with policies
Effectively aligns regulatory resource, collaborating closely with commercial and R&D teams ensuring the timely delivery of key projects, compliance of the innovation pipeline, as well as ensuring existing products in the market continue to follow ongoing changes in legislation
Provide direct support for innovative product claims, ensuring the claims are aligned with relevant market legislation, guidelines and advertising rules
Evaluates upcoming laws and regulations in order to identify potential threats or opportunities
Communicates regulatory emerging issues internally to regional teams and cross-functional partners, and presents proposed solutions / mitigation plans
Manages & develops team members to deliver the business plan. Motivates team, develop skills and careers through effective implementation of performance plans and talent mapping of high potential team members
Represent our client at external meetings, conferences, trade organisations as appropriate

Qualifications:

BSc / MSc Degree in Food Legislation, Regulatory Affairs / Law or other Food Science based subject

Experience:

At least 7 years' experience of working in a regulatory specialist role in the food industry with a min of 3 year in leadership position
Proven track record interpreting claims regulations globally
Line management experience
Proven Track record of time management and ability to prioritise workload & deliver on time
Ability to work with ambiguity and deliver under pressure
Negotiation skills
Strong leadership skills
Proactive/ self-starter
Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively across all levels and functions
Meticulous attention to detail
Organisational and planning skills with focus on maintaining high standards
Time management and ability to prioritise workload
Self-motivated, exhibiting drive for resultsRandstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

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