Regulatory Compliance Associate (Food & Nutrition)

ZipRecruiter; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Job description

Job Description

The Role: Regulatory Compliance Associate

This is a specialist role whose primary focus is to ensure product compliance across the UK and EU markets.

Key Accountabilities

1. Review labelling and marketing material to confirm compliance with regulatory requirements.
2. Provide advice on nutrition and health claims.
3. Ensure product registrations are completed as required for EU markets.
4. Provide regulatory support to the business with the ability to support export territories under rapid expansion with primary focus on UK and EU regulations.
5. Provide critical business support with regulatory and compliance queries from key stakeholders.
6. Highlight regulatory potential business risks and opportunities, and propose business solutions in response to regulatory changes.
7. Keep up to date with all relevant legislation in the country where PW products are sold.
8. Where required by legislation, ensure the site maintains the appropriate registrations with the relevant authorities.
9. Ensure all key product information is communicated within the Technical and NPD teams to enable risk-based decision making.
10. Provide regulatory input for all development work to ensure products are safe, legal and meet PW strict food safety and quality standards.
11. Development and creation of finished product specifications.
12. Coordinate nutritional analysis of product to confirm regulatory compliance.
13. Ensure labelling and marketing material complies with product VAT requirements.

You’re Naturally Like This

1. Great at building positive productive relationships.
2. You have a high standard for quality of delivery from yourself and expect this of others.
3. Able to cope under pressure and prioritise demands.
4. You are able to work collaboratively and build strong, trusting relationships with peers and other functions within the business.

Non-Negotiables

1. Previous experience with regulatory compliance within food manufacturing or food-based industry is essential.
2. Degree qualified in food law, food technology, food science or other related subject.
3. 1-2 years minimum experience in UK and EU food/food supplements regulations.
4. Experience with logistics compliance and export/import processes.
5. Highly organised with exceptional verbal and written skills with a strong attention to detail.
6. Competent in Microsoft applications.

Desirables

1. Knowledge of food safety and HACCP.
2. BRCV9.

Join Protein Works: Home of the Best Shakes on the Planet

Established on December 12th, 2012, Protein Works was driven by a relentless pursuit of innovation in the nutrition industry. Our journey began with a simple yet powerful idea: to rock the foundations of a stagnant industry by prioritising quality, unbeatable taste, and exceptional service.

From humble beginnings where we huddled around laptops in coffee shops to now having a state-of-the art facility in Cheshire, where we manufacture and ship our products worldwide, we have sold over 250 million shakes and counting, earning the trust of our customers around the world who come to us for products that enable them to lead healthier lives.

Protein Works today stands proudly as one of the UK’s fastest-growing multi-award-winning consumer food brands, specialising in nutrition-packed protein shakes and meals that not only taste amazing but are nutrition-packed as well.

At Protein Works, we believe in more than just superficial results. We're focused on helping our customers feel better, not just look good. We understand that if healthy can taste good, then we're not just selling products; we're partnering with our customers on their journey to a healthier, more balanced life.

Our commitment to excellence is reflected in every aspect of our brand: from our state-of-the-art, in-house production facilities to our experienced team of nutritionists and industry experts. We meticulously craft each product to deliver the absolute best flavour, texture, and nutrition, catering to a variety of dietary needs and preferences. Whether it's our premium protein shakes, complete meals, wellness supplements, or high protein snacks, every Protein Works product undergoes rigorous testing to meet our high standards and deliver exceptional value to our customers.