Regulatory Specification & Label Manager (42864)

Holland Barrett; Nuneaton; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Annual health test kit

Employee assistance program

Pension with 5% employer

Life assurance

Annual bonus up to 10%

Product discount

Wellhub membership

Cycle to work

Job summary

Holland & Barrett seeks a Regulatory Specification & Label Manager to lead a team responsible for accurate product specifications, compliant labelling and the technical information behind successful product launches.

You will work from Nuneaton or London with hybrid flexibility, collaborating across departments to ensure regulatory compliance while driving quality and delivery. The role combines hands-on technical work with team leadership in a fast-paced food/FMCG environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in specifications, regulatory affairs, product labelling or a related technical role within FMCG or health supplements.
• Practical knowledge of UK food and food supplements legislation, nutrition & health claims and artwork compliance.
• Experience with product development pipelines and managing competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the Regulatory Specification & Label team, defining priorities and delivery.
• Oversee specifications and labelling across new product development and existing products.
• Stay hands-on with technical work, resolving regulatory, artwork and supplier issues.
• Manage workload, capacity and priorities, identifying risks early to keep delivery on track.
• Collaborate with Product & Innovation, Project Management, Regulatory Affairs, Sourcing, Commercial and Quality.
• Build processes, maintain documentation and introduce performance measures to improve efficiency and quality.
• Support accurate product data and ensure labelling meets regulatory requirements.

Skills

Regulatory expertise

Food regulation knowledge

Labelling compliance

Data-driven decision making

Stakeholder management

Job description

Location & working arrangementNuneaton or London | Full-time | Permanent | Hybrid working We offer hybrid working, giving you flexibility in how you organise your working week. You'll be based from our Nuneaton or London office, with opportunities to come together with colleagues for key meetings, collaboration and team priorities. We trust our colleagues to work autonomously, balancing flexibility with the connections that help us deliver our best work together. Help shape how we bring products to life at Holland & Barrett. As our Regulatory Specification & Label Manager, you'll lead a team responsible for accurate product specifications, compliant labelling and the technical information behind successful product launches. This is an opportunity to bring more expertise in-house, build better ways of working and make a meaningful difference to product quality, compliance and delivery.

What you'll be doing

• Lead, coach and develop the Regulatory Specification & Label team, creating clarity around priorities, responsibilities and delivery.
• Oversee specifications and labelling across new product development, existing products and day-to-day activity.
• Stay hands-on with technical work, supporting colleagues and resolving complex regulatory, artwork and supplier issues.
• Manage workload, team capacity and competing project priorities, identifying risks early and keeping delivery on track.
• Work closely with Product & Innovation, Project Management, Regulatory Affairs, Sourcing, Commercial, Technical, Artwork and Quality.
• Build consistent processes, maintain controlled documentation and introduce performance measures that improve efficiency, consistency and quality.
• Support accurate product data and ensure specifications and labelling meet applicable regulatory requirements.

What you'll bring

• Experience in specifications, regulatory affairs, product labelling or a related technical role within food manufacturing, FMCG, health supplements or a similarly regulated industry.
• Practical knowledge of UK food and food supplements legislation, nutrition and health claims, and artwork compliance.
• Experience with food supplements and product development pipelines, including competing priorities and regulatory dependencies.
• The ability to lead and develop colleagues while remaining confident in hands-on technical work.
• Strong organisation, attention to detail, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
• A continuous improvement mindset and confidence using data to manage performance and identify risks.

Benefits

• 33 days' holiday, including bank holidays, plus a holiday purchase scheme.
• 24/7 Virtual GP access and private medical insurance (single cover).
• Annual free at-home health testing kit after six months' service.
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Mental Health First Aiders.
• Workplace pension with 5% employer contribution.
• Life assurance worth twice your salary after six months' service.
• Annual bonus of up to 10%, subject to company and individual performance.
• £50 colleague product allowance after six months' service.
• 25% colleague discount, free Wellhub membership
• ycle to Work scheme and access to cashback and retailer discounts.

About Holland & Barrett

We're here to make health and wellness a way of life for everyone. With over 150 years of experience, we combine knowledge, science and practical support to help people move forward on their own wellness journeys.

Inclusion & accessibility statement

We want everyone to feel welcome at Holland & Barrett. We value different perspectives and are committed to an inclusive recruitment experience. We encourage applications from people with a range of backgrounds and experiences. If you need adjustments or support during recruitment, please let us know.

Holland & Barrett is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diverse perspectives and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues. We understand that when our colleagues are listened to, respected and valued for who they are, we build an organisation with belonging at its heart – making health and wellness a way of life for everyone.

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