Regulatory Compliance Associate (Food & Nutrition)

ZipRecruiter; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthy food brand in Liverpool is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Associate. This role involves ensuring product compliance in UK and EU markets, reviewing labelling, and providing regulatory support. The ideal candidate has regulatory compliance experience in the food industry, a degree in relevant fields, and strong organizational skills. Benefits include hybrid work, private healthcare, and a bonus scheme.

Benefits

Free drinks and snacks

Exclusive staff discount

Cycle to work scheme

Private Healthcare

25 days holiday + all bank holidays

Pension scheme

Staff socials and events

Fantastic Bonus Scheme

Qualifications

• 1-2 years minimum experience in UK and EU food/food supplements regulations.
• Previous experience with regulatory compliance within food manufacturing.
• Competent in Microsoft applications.

Responsibilities

• Ensure product compliance across the UK and EU markets.
• Review labelling and marketing material for compliance.
• Provide regulatory support to the business.

Skills

Regulatory compliance experience

Ability to build relationships

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Education

Degree in food law, food technology, food science

Tools

Microsoft applications

Job description

Job Description

The Role: Regulatory Compliance Associate

This is a specialist role whose primary focus is to ensure product compliance across the UK and EU markets.

Key Accountabilities

• Review labelling and marketing material to confirm compliance with regulatory and requirements.
• Provide advice on nutrition and health claims
• Ensure product registrations are completed as required for EU markets
• Provide regulatory support to the business with the ability to support export territories under rapid expansion with primary focus on UK and EU regulations
• Provide critical business support with regulatory and compliance queries from key stakeholders
• Highlight regulatory potential business risks and opportunities, and propose business solutions in response to regulatory changes
• Keep up to date with all relevant legislation in the country where PW products are sold
• Where required by legislation, ensure the site maintains the appropriate registrations with the relevant authorities
• Ensure all key product information is communicated within the Technical and NPD teams to enable risk-based decision making
• Provide regulatory input for all development work to ensure products are safe, legal and meet PW strict food safety and quality standards.
• Development and creation of finished product specifications
• Coordinate nutritional analysis of product to confirm regulatory compliance
• Ensure labelling and marketing material complies with product VAT requirements.

You’re Naturally Like This

• Great at building positive productive relationships
• You have a high standard for quality of delivery from yourself and expect this of others.
• Able to cope under pressure and prioritise demands.
• You are able to work collaboratively and build strong, trusting relationships with peers and other functions within the business.

Non-Negotiables

• Previous experience with regulatory compliance within food manufacturing or food-based industry is essential.
• Degree qualified in food law, food technology, food science or other related subject
• 1-2 years minimum experience in UK and EU food/food supplements regulations
• Experience with logistics compliance and export/import processes
• Highly organised with exceptional verbal and written skills with a strong attention to detail
• Competent in Microsoft applications

Desirables

• Knowledge of food safety and HACCP
• BRCV9

Join Protein Works: Home of the Best Shakes on the Planet

Protein Works is a multi-award-winning healthy food brand based in the Northwest.

Our mission is simple: to help people live healthier & happier lives through the power of nutrition.

We employ 170 people across product development, manufacturing, logistics, and head office, all working towards one goal: creating premium, nutrition-packed products at unbeatable value. Our range includes protein shakes, meal shakes, wellness supplements, and high-protein snacks, all crafted for incredible taste and top-tier nutrition.

With over 350 million shakes sold worldwide, Protein Works is one of Europe’s fastest-growing food and beverage brands. We’re obsessed with excellence and innovation, helping over 2 million customers on their journey to better health.

Benefits

Free drinks and snacks

Exclusive staff discount

Cycle to work scheme

Hybrid working: WFH on Fridays

Private Healthcare**

25 days holiday + all bank holidays

Pension scheme

Staff socials and events

Fantastic Bonus Scheme