Regulatory Affairs Officer

Network Scientific Recruitment; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Scientific Recruitment is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Specialist for a globally recognised food manufacturer based in High Wycombe. The 6-month temporary contract is hybrid (2-3 days on site) with a Monday–Friday schedule.

Pay is £16.50–£23 per hour, depending on experience; immediate availability is required. You will support the Regulatory Team, review artwork and labeling, ensure allergen compliance, and collaborate with R&D to ensure product compliance across packaging and

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science or related field.
• Experience in regulatory compliance role in the food industry.
• Strong knowledge of European food compliance standards.
• Experience with bakery wares beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support the existing Regulatory Team and work with R&D and other departments to ensure compliance across new and existing products.
• Assist with responding to customer queries related to compliance.
• Review and approve artwork, labelling and packaging inline with relevant legislation.
• Ensure labelling and ingredients comply with allergen standards and other relevant legislation.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Food industry experience

European food standards

Bakery wares experience

Education

Degree in Food Science

Job description

Are you immediately available and looking for a new opportunity with a global food manufacturer? Do you have prior compliance or specifications technologist experience?

Due to an increase in workload, a successful, globally recognised food manufacturer based in High Wycombe are seeking a Regulatory Compliance Specialist to join their team initially on a 6 month temporary contract. You will work closely with the existing compliance team to ensure compliance across packaging , artwork, labelling and R&D project work. Prior experience in QA/RA/Compliance/Spec Tech within the food industry is essential.

Role Overview

• Full time role, Monday-Friday, 6-Month Temp, Hybrid (2-3 days on site in High Wycombe).
• £16.50- £23ph - open to a range of experience levels.
• Support the existing Regulatory Team and work closely with R&D and other departments to ensure compliance across new and existing products.
• Assist with responding to customer queries related to compliance.
• Review and approve artwork, labelling and packaging inline with relevant legislation.
• Ensure Labelling and ingredients comply with Allergen standards and other relevant legislation.

Requirements

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent in Food Science, Food Technology , or a closely related Food Science discipline.
• Prior working experience in a similar regulatory compliance role in the Food industry. (Candidates with experience working as a Specification Technologist will also be considered and are encouraged to apply)
• Strong working knowledge of European food compliance standards.
• Experience specifically with Bakery Wares is highly beneficial.
• Must be available immediately to begin

In return

This is a fantastic opportunity to further your career in a challenging and rewarding role, with a well established and leading manufacturer of food products. Potential opportunities to extend or progress to a permanent role.

Please note that all applicants for this role should be able to prove that they are legally entitled to work in the UK.