Regulatory and Compliance Manager

Huel Birmingham; Tring; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

30 days annual leave

On-site gym

Private medical insurance

Cycle to work

Job summary

Huel is seeking a Regulatory & Compliance Manager to own compliance across all markets, including UK, USA, Germany and Japan. You’ll lead labelling, barcode strategy, and regulatory input across NPD from concept to launch, ensuring products remain legal and accurately labelled.

You’ll partner with Ops, Marketing and Nutrition teams while guiding audits and accreditation programmes. Hybrid role with onsite presence and flexible remote days.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Regulatory & Compliance in food manufacturing or related field
• Labelling knowledge across UK & international markets essential
• Experience with accreditations (BRC, SQF, Kosher, Halal, Organic)
• Exposure to packaging regulations and regulatory trends
• Ability to engage stakeholders across Ops, NPD, Marketing and Technical

Responsibilities

• Own regulatory compliance across all markets and monitor regulatory changes
• Lead labelling requirements and manage artwork workflows
• Own end-to-end barcode strategy and standards
• Review marketing claims and ingredients for regulatory compliance
• Maintain accreditations overview and coordinate external audits
• Be the regulatory voice in NPD from concept to launch
• Shape regulatory strategy and drive international growth
• Engage with trade associations and food authorities
• Line manage the Labelling Technologist

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Labelling knowledge

Accreditations experience

Regulatory trends

Stakeholder engagement

Digital tools / AI adoption

Problem solving

Clear communication

Education

Relevant degree (food/science/math)

Job description

Hey! We're Huel, and we're pleased to meet you

Our culture thrives on high performance, and we set the bar high for new Hueligans who join us.

We invite you to read the advert below for our new Regulatory & Compliance Manager position to understand the role, and explore our 7 Huel values before applying to ensure we have the right working environment for you!

The role

Huel is on a mission to make nutritionally complete food accessible to everyone - and as we grow into new markets, keeping our products legal, safe, and accurately labelled is non-negotiable. Our Regulatory & Compliance Manager is the go-to expert for everything compliance-related across our full product range: Powders, Greens, Bars, RTD, Hot & Savoury, and whatever exciting new formats come next.

Our fast-paced environment comes with ambitious targets that can sometimes make your palms feel a little sweaty, but it’s a place where you can really make a difference. Here’s an insight into what you will be doing:

• Regulatory Compliance: Own compliance across all Huel markets; monitor regulatory changes and horizon scan for emerging risks before they become problems

• Labelling & Documentation: Lead labelling requirements for all markets (UK, USA, Japan, Germany), manage artwork workflows with our design agency.

• Barcode: Own end-to-end barcode strategy, defining and and overseeing global barcode standards and processes, ensuring accurate creation, implementation, and compliance across diverse markets and omnichannel platforms, supporting seamless product identification and supply chain integrity

• Marketing Claims & Ingredients: Review marketing copy for regulatory compliance across all markets; assess ingredient status (including novel food); support the Nutrition team, who lead on nutrition and health claims, with regulatory input and early risk flagging.

• Accreditations and Audits: Maintain our accreditations overview; coordinate external audits with Technical Managers and manage audit costs; handle accreditation logos and artwork approvals; assess accreditation requirements for new co-manufacturers and markets.

• NPD: Be the regulatory voice in NPD - unlocking opportunities on new products while keeping us on the right side of the law from concept to launch and ensuring timely artwork creation

• Strategy and Advocacy: Shape Huel's regulatory strategy; identify key initiatives that drive business improvement and support our international growth ambition

• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a key cross-functional partner to Ops, NPD, Marketing, and Technical; build strong external relationships with trade associations and food authorities

• People Leadership: Line manage a Labelling Technologist - supporting their development, managing workload prioritisation, and helping them do their best work

What we're looking for in you

• 5 + years of experience working in a Regulatory and Compliance role within a food manufacturing or closely related business. Ideally with a relevant degree (could be in food, math or science) but this isn't essential.

• Regulatory labelling knowledge is essential (UK & International). We continue to grow internationally, so the ability to move things forward without putting the business at risk is essential

• Knowledge and experience of accreditations such as (but not limited to) BRC, SQF, Kosher, Halal and Organic

• Exposure to, and an understanding of food manufacturing processes (some factory experience/awareness is a great bonus )

• Knowledge of packaging regulations would be an advantage, but if not, interest in learning and getting stuck in on helping other teams navigate requirements on DRS Schemes and PPWR.

• Familiarity with regulatory trends and trade association engagement

• Champion digital ways of working and the adoption of AI and other tools to enhance systems and efficiency

• A problem solver who doesn’t wait for issues to land, you’ll spot them early and come with solutions

• A clear communicator - taking complex regulatory detail and translate it into something anyone in the business can act on

And as always, we’re on the lookout for new Hueligans who love a fast-paced environment and are always striving to be their best. We want people who aren’t afraid to think differently and push boundaries. If you’re all about setting big goals and believe that amazing things happen through creativity and teamwork, you’ll fit right in at Huel!

What do we offer in return?

We know that at times, our teams face demanding pressures, and exceptional effort deserves meaningful rewards. That's why we've created a world-class perks and benefits program designed to support our Hueligans in achieving their best, both professionally and personally, while celebrating the global impact they're making!

Hybrid working - We spend Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays in the office together. The remaining two days have the option to be worked from home.

30 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays

Free Huel to keep you going

2 weeks a year to work remote from anywhere!

Dog friendly

Paid Volunteering Days

Free on-site gym with free classes, and we will give you your own nutrition plan

Free on-site wellness area offering infrared saunas and an ice bath

Free 1-on-1 therapy provided by Self-Space.

Private Medical and Health insurance for you and your loved ones, including free life insurance covering up to 4x your salary

Electric Car Scheme with onsite charging

Cycle to Work Scheme

Enhanced Family Leave

Workplace Nursery Scheme

Paid Employee Referral Scheme

Biannual events to celebrate success - Have you heard about Huelchella?

We are Hueligans

We know diversity isn’t just important... it’s essential. It makes us stronger, sharper, and better at what we do. At Huel, we’re about people, not just sustainable nutrition - real people with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

We celebrate what makes each of us unique and we actively bring together Hueligans from all walks of life. Because whilst we share the same 7 values, it’s our differences that power our thinking, challenge our ideas, and help us build better products for a global community.

Belonging matters here. So does fairness. We want every Hueligan to have the opportunity to thrive, contribute, and be heard - no matter where they come from or what path they’ve taken to get here.

We don’t just welcome diversity of thought we go looking for it!

Meet our teams here.