Regulatory Affairs Executive

The Food and Drink Federation; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the food sector is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Executive to join their team in Central London. This role involves monitoring food safety regulations, providing updates to members, and engaging with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a degree in food science, strong analytical skills, and a passion for food policy. Excellent benefits are offered, including private healthcare and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Private healthcare

Leisure travel insurance

Health & wellbeing allowance

Interest-free season ticket loan

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in food science or relevant discipline.
• Experience in food industry or regulatory authority is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze regulatory developments in food safety.
• Provide updates on regulatory changes to stakeholders.
• Manage technical committees and prepare documentation.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

Degree in Food Science

Job description

Direct message the job poster from The Food and Drink Federation

Job Type Permanent

Location Central London (Bloomsbury)

Salary £34 k with excellent benefits including 25 days holiday, private healthcare, leisure travel insurance, health & wellbeing allowance, interest-free season ticket loan and cycle-to-work scheme

Hours 35 hours per week; hybrid working (2-3 days in the office per week)

This is a fantastic opportunity for a food regulatory policy professional to join the Regulatory and Science team at the Food and Drink Federation - the voice of the UK’s largest and most dynamic manufacturing sector. The team plays a vital role in helping FDF member companies and sector associations navigate regulatory developments, acting as a key link between the food industry and government departments and regulators on food safety and standards policy.

As Regulatory Affairs Executive, you’ll gain broad experience across a range of food policies, with a particular focus on food microbiology, organic foods, and novel foods.

Key responsibilities

• Monitoring and analysis of scientific, regulatory and policy developments in defined food safety areas across GB, EU and Codex Alimentarius
• Providing written summaries and verbal updates on regulatory and policy changes to FDF member companies, FDF sector associations and FDF colleagues
• Managing relevant technical committees and groups including the preparation of agendas, papers and minutes and following up on actions
• Engaging with FDF member companies to develop the FDF’s response to government consultations and assisting with the external representation of the FDF’s position
• Working closely with FDF trade and sustainability teams, supply chain partners, trade associations, and European counterparts, including FoodDrinkEurope
• Creating content for the FDF website including regulatory toolkits and policy briefings
• Supporting and/or leading on individual policy areas and projects

Requirements

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in food science or another relevant discipline
• Experience in food industry, regulatory authority, trade association or similar organisation is desirable
• Experience of scientific or regulatory policy development is desirable
• Enthusiasm and aptitude to learn and ability to apply scientific and regulatory knowledge to areas outside direct experience
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with a demonstrable ability to produce accurate written and verbal summaries of technical and regulatory information
• Knowledge of UK and EU food law, particularly as it relates to food microbiology, organic foods and/or novel foods
• Strong time management and organisational skills with the ability to work across a variety of different policy areas, managing multiple deadlines
• Ability to build and maintain working relationships with FDF members and with key external stakeholders

Our Workplace: We’re based in the heart of central London in a modern, bright open-plan office. We have a friendly work culture with great break-out spaces, quiet booths and opportunities for flexible-working. Our ‘Feel Good for Life’ team regularly organises events and activities to promote positive health and wellbeing.

To apply: Please send us your CV by 4pm on 22 May. Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Equal Opportunities: We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments for disabilities or medical conditions.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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