Principal Regulatory Advisor – Non-Food

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Poland.

📋 Description

• Deliver technical leadership and regulatory knowledge across non-food consumer product categories.

• Serve as the primary technical authority for the Advisory team.

• Oversee regulatory interpretation, horizon scanning, compliance risk management, technical quality assurance, and ongoing improvement.

• Review, analyze, question, and approve packaging copy and product specifications based on supplier specifications.

• Ensure that packaging copy adheres to current and upcoming EU and UK legislation, codes of practice, client demands, and industry standards.

• Confirm that programs utilize the most recent SOPs, crib sheets, checklists, and mandatory regulatory requirements.

• Assist advisors with intricate regulatory inquiries and best-practice recommendations.

• Facilitate training, cross-training, and onboarding for junior advisors in the advisory team.

• Create, develop, and manage working instructions, crib sheets, and checklists.

• Engage with regulatory authorities and enforcement agencies.

• Conduct weekly horizon scanning and track legislation, industry guidance, news, events, and trends.

• Formulate a technical sign-off checklist and evaluate and approve regulatory tasks.

• Interact with clients, suppliers, design agencies, print houses, and both internal and external stakeholders.

• Act as the main point of contact for complex technical inquiries from clients.

• Address claims or complaints stemming from advisory errors and provide solutions.

• Manage client retainer requests.

• Share expert insights to evaluate project feasibility and enhance system efficiency.

• Participate in internal and external meetings with business development, account managers, clients, suppliers, and enforcement agencies.

⛳️ Requirements

• Currently employed in a Regulatory Affairs or product quality position.

• Knowledge of UK and EU consumer protection legislation.

• Ability to interpret and implement retailer corporate policies and UK/EU legislation.

• Demonstrated experience with UK and EU consumer protection laws.

• Background in training and guiding technical teams.

• Experience collaborating directly with large retailers or multinational brands.

🏝️ Benefits

• Performance-related bonus (discretionary and based on eligibility criteria).

• Private medical coverage (subject to eligibility criteria).

• Competitive pension scheme and life assurance.

• Generous annual leave allowance (increasing with service).

• Bank holidays.