Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Grouper Technology; Aylesford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global supplier of ingredients is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Specialist in Aylesford. This hybrid role involves ensuring regulatory compliance in food, feed, and safety standards across UK and EU. Successful candidates will offer 5 years of relevant experience and strong communication skills. The position includes personal growth opportunities, a health cash plan, and a discretionary bonus. Join a dedicated team and make an impact in regulatory affairs.

Benefits

Personal growth opportunities

Health Cash Plan

Subsidised gym membership

Discretionary bonus

Access to flexible pay

Qualifications

• 5 years of technical or regulatory experience in food, feed, or chemical distribution.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a small team.
• High level of business English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure regulatory compliance with UK, EU, and GFSI requirements.
• Monitor changes in legislation and assess business impact.
• Support regulatory strategies for existing and new products.

Skills

Team player

Great communication skills

Highly analytical

Organized with attention to detail

Problem identification and systematic solutions

Job description

Overview

Regulatory Affairs Specialist (Full-time, Permanent)

Hybrid - Aylesford

Unlock your potential with Prinova

We are Prinova, a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions and trusted by the world’s best-known food, beverage, and nutrition brands.

Part of the NAGASE Group, our expertise lies in Ingredient Distribution, Manufacturing Solutions, and Customized Services. Our global network of colleagues, located in offices and manufacturing facilities around the world, deliver sustainable value-added solutions to our customers. We are recognized for our deep expertise, commitment to excellence, and bold innovation which have earned us a strong reputation as a trusted industry leader.

Wherever your career is headed, you’ll find direction, opportunity, and belonging with us.

What does a Regulatory Affairs Specialist role mean at Prinova?

This role is within our Quality team and will provide an in-depth review of regulatory matters for food, feed supplements activity in the EU and outside the EU entities for Prinova Solutions. Provide training and troubleshooting. Link with authorities, consultants and professional bodies on all regulatory matters. Participate in company compliance initiatives.

What’s in it for you?

• Personal growth, including training and development opportunities
• Health Cash Plan
• Subsidised gym membership
• Discretionary bonus
• Access to flexible pay

What to expect?

• Ensure regulatory compliance with food and feed safety, quality and defence as it relates to UK, EU and GFSI (BRC) requirements, Organic, Halal, FAMI QS and Kosher
• Monitor changes in legislations and regulatory requirements, proactively assessing impact on business and updating senior management team compliance protocols as necessary
• Support the development and implementation of regulatory strategies for existing ingredients and new ingredients/products in the UK and EU regions ensuring compliance to but not limited to Allergens, REACH, Novel food, Packaging Food Contact Materials, Food Law and labelling, Feed laws and labelling, Residues and Contaminants, Natural and Botanical ingredients etc
• Provide regulatory review of product compliance when in-depth analysis/review is needed for the quality department. Example of review provided: Novel food status, specific application status, claims, labelling, etc
• Coordinate with authorities for all work required such as authorisation and licenses
• Support the design and maintenance of Prinova Specification, ensure all information is correct and meets relevant EU regulation requirement
• Provide training for the quality and technical teams
• Actively support the Quality department with tasks according to workload and priorities, as required (for example: New raw material specifications. Reviews of regulatory impacts and acceptance)
• Provide support to the commercial and marketing team to verify regulatory compliance
• Assisting, as required, in the management of crisis and incidents as part of the management team

Does this sound like you?

• Team player with great communication skills
• Well organized and methodical with the ability to prioritise and multitask
• Assertive and confident
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a small team
• 5 years of technical or regulatory experience in food, feed, fine chemicals, pharmaceutical ingredient and/or chemical distribution industry
• Highly analytical, organized with keen attention to detail
• Ability to identify problems and provide systematic solutions
• A high level of business English is essential for this role

Interested? We would love to hear from you.

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