Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller; Market Drayton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Müller UK & Ireland as a Regulatory Affairs Specialist and contribute to ensuring compliance across a range of dairy products. In this role, you'll review marketing materials, manage regulatory inquiries, and support cross-functional teams. With a commitment to quality and innovation, this position offers a chance to excel with one of Britain's most recognized brands while benefiting from a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Up to 10% annual bonus

Private Medical Insurance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave

Pension Employer Contribution Scheme

Exclusive access to Müller Rewards

Development Opportunities

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a regulatory affairs working environment preferred.
• Keen interest in food/regulatory issues.
• Commercial awareness of the food industry.

Responsibilities

• Approval of marketing materials and product packaging.
• Providing regulatory support and advice.
• Managing raw material sign off process.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Attention to detail

Customer service-oriented

Ability to manage multiple projects

Pro-active, positive attitude

Education

Relevant food science/food law qualifications

Job description

Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller which employs over 31,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Müller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from 1,300 farmers in Britain.Müller is ranked within the top 20 in The Grocer's Top 100 list of Britain's Biggest Brands and is picked from shelves millions of times each year. Müller UK & Ireland includes:

Müller Milk & Ingredients which aims to be Britain's private label dairy leader and produces branded and private label fresh milk, cream, butter and ingredients products. It boasts a network of dairies and depots servicing customers throughout the country.

Müller Yogurt & Desserts which is the UK's leading yogurt manufacturer which aims to create millions more Müller moments for its consumers. It is responsible for major brands like Müller Corner, Müllerlight, Müller Bliss, Müller Rice, FRijj and Müller Kefir Smoothie and produces chilled desserts under licence from Mondelez International. It also supplies the UK private label yogurt market from a dedicated, state of the art yogurt facility.

We're recruiting ... Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Are you ready to unleash your potential and build an exciting career in finance with Britian's most chosen dairy brand? Müller UK & Ireland, part of the renowned Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller, invites you to apply for our Regulatory Affairs Specialist. With over 26,000 employees across Europe and a long-standing commitment to excellence, Müller is a family-owned business known for its dedication to quality, innovation, and growth. In the UK alone, we produce a wide range of leading branded and private-label dairy products, from yogurts and desserts to butter and flavoured milk.

The Regulatory Affairs Specialist will join the Regulatory Affairs function at our UK headquarters in Market Drayton, Shropshire. (A 'Hybrid' working model applies with 3 days per week on site.)

As part of Legal and Compliance team reporting to the UK Regulatory Affairs lead, you will be responsible for assuring regulatory compliance of all marketing related materials including advertising, claims and packaging. You will also answer regulatory enquiries, provide regulatory support and updates as necessary and be the go-to expert on food labelling matters.

Key responsibilities for the Regulatory Affairs Specialist: -
• Approval of marketing materials, product packaging, artwork and labelling for branded products.
• Approval of advertising materials under the direction of the Head of Regulatory Affairs (RA).
• Provide advice on food labelling, standards and composition issues as well as on food safety matters under direction.
• Provide support to include training sessions/workshops.
• Provide regulatory support to the Communication & Consumer Care Teams as required.
• Ensure that products produced under license are labelled and marked in accordance with customer requirements and policies.
• Provide support to the Quality/Operations Teams to ensure the food safety of raw materials and finished products e.g specification approvals, update on new legislation, allergen control issues etc.
• Manage the raw material sign off process to include raising issues, managing queries and attendance and input at monthly meetings.
• Provide advice and support as require to Group Colleagues to improve their knowledge.

Key skills and experience for the Regulatory Affairs Specialist:
• Relevant food science/food law qualifications and/or experience in a related field ideally coupled with experience in a regulatory affairs working environment
• Keen interest in food/regulatory issues
• Commercial awareness of the food industry
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Customer service-oriented and committed to providing an outstanding level of service to all
• High attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple project and responsibilities to tight deadlines.
• Friendly, approachable and flexible - a team player
• Pro-active, positive, enthusiastic - demonstrating a "can do" attitude.

Benefits for the role: Up to 10% annual bonus, 4x Life Assurance policy, Private Medical Insurance, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising with service), Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Family Leave, Enhanced Bereavement Leave, Pension Employer Contribution Scheme (matched up to 8%), Exclusive access to Müller Rewards, offering a variety of online and in-store discounts, Business Supplied IT Equipment, Development Opportunities and Free parking

The Process
If you have the skills and experience in the above areas and would like to be considered for this role, please apply at www.mullercareers.co.uk

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Contact Details:

F.A.O. UK Recruitment, Müller UK & Ireland, Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3SQ