Packaging Regulatory Business Partner

Kellanova; Stretford; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kellanova, based in MediaCity, Manchester, seeks a Packaging Regulatory Business Partner to steer packaging compliance across our European food portfolio. This hybrid role combines home and office working with occasional travel across Europe as part of the Regulatory + Nutrition function.

You will translate regulatory changes into practical business requirements, collaborating with R&D, Packaging, Marketing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Sustainability, Legal and Commercial teams, to keep our

Qualifications

• Significant experience in regulatory affairs, packaging compliance, packaging legislation, or a related FMCG compliance environment.
• Strong knowledge of European and UK packaging regulatory requirements.
• Experience interpreting and implementing complex legislation including PPWR and related regulations.

Responsibilities

• Drives cross-category and regional operational management of packaging regulatory activities.
• Provides expert guidance on packaging legislation to R&D, Packaging, Sustainability, Legal, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams.
• Acts as subject matter expert on packaging regulatory matters including PPWR and labelling requirements.
• Leads the operational implementation of new packaging regulatory requirements into actionable processes and compliance programs.
• Develops and delivers training materials to ensure stakeholders understand regulatory obligations.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

Packaging compliance

Packaging legislation

FMCG awareness

Job description

As a Packaging Regulatory Business Partner, you will steer packaging compliance across our European food portfolio, translating regulatory requirements into practical solutions that support Kellanova’s business priorities, innovation pipeline and environmental goals. Based at our MediaCity office in Manchester, this hybrid role combines home and office working, with occasional travel across Europe. You will join the Regulatory + Nutrition function.

Joining at a pivotal time of regulatory change, you will turn emerging packaging legislation into clear, actionable business requirements. Working closely with colleagues across R&D, Packaging, Marketing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Sustainability, Legal and Commercial, you will help keep our packaging portfolio compliant while enabling business growth and advancing our sustainability ambitions.

From advising stakeholders on the impact of new legislation, including the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), to introducing compliance frameworks and delivering training across the business, no two days will be the same. As a trusted regulatory expert, you will influence strategic decisions and help shape the future of packaging compliance across Europe.

A Taste of What You'll Be Doing

• Management – Drives cross-category and regional operational management of packaging regulatory activities, ensuring appropriate governance, compliance, and business support across the European portfolio.
• Regulatory Guidance – Provides expert guidance, advice, and support on packaging legislation and regulatory requirements to R&D, Packaging, Sustainability, Legal, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Commercial teams.
• Regulatory Expertise - Acts as the subject matter expert on packaging regulatory matters, including Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), packaging labelling requirements, and emerging legislation.
• Implementation - Leads the operational implementation of new packaging regulatory requirements, translating legislation into actionable business processes, standards, and compliance programs.
• Training - Develops and delivers clear guidance, tools, and training materials to ensure stakeholders understand regulatory obligations and business impacts.

We're Looking for Someone With

• Significant experience in regulatory affairs, packaging compliance, packaging legislation, or a related FMCG compliance environment.
• Strong knowledge of European and UK packaging regulatory requirements.
• Experience interpreting and implementing complex legislation, including regulations such as PPWR, EPR, packaging waste, environmental, or product stewardship requirements.
• Demonstrable awareness of commercial implications when providing regulatory advice within an FMCG business.
• Experience influencing and partnering with multiple stakeholders across functions and seniority levels.

Get to Know Us

At Kellanova, we are driven by our vision to be the world's best-performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our portfolio of iconic, world-class brands include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others.

Kellanova's Culture of Best means we bring our best to all that we do in pursuit of our vision to be the world's best performing snacks-led powerhouse. Our culture celebrates boldness and empowers our people to challenge the status quo, achieve results, and win together.

Our focus on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) enables us to build a culture of belonging where all employees have a place at the table and are inspired to share their passion, talents and ideas to work.

Mars has agreed to acquire Kellanova in a combination that will shape the future of snacking! The transaction is anticipated to close within the first half of 2025 (subject to Kellanova shareowner approval and other customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals). The companies remain separate until closing.

You can learn more at www.futureofsnacking.com, and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process.

We're on a journey to be the best. You coming?

Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website here .