Regulatory & Specification Manager

Kandhu Recruitment; Manchester; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Regulatory & Specification Manager to oversee compliance and regulatory support for clients across the UK. This fully remote role offers a competitive salary and the chance to lead a team while ensuring excellence in product specifications and compliance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in food regulations and a strong leadership background.

Benefits

Private healthcare options

Life insurance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Option to buy or sell additional leave

Charity days and payroll giving scheme

Cycle to Work programme

Qualifications

• 8+ years' experience in food industry compliance or regulatory role.
• Strong understanding of UK and EU food regulations.
• Experience leading high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Managing multiple client accounts and ensuring high-level service.
• Leading and mentoring a team of compliance professionals.
• Providing strategic guidance in response to evolving food regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory Compliance

Team Management

Education

Degree in Food Science or Regulatory Affairs

Tools

Specification and Artwork Systems

Job description

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Regulatory & Specification Manager (Fully Remote, UK)

Location: UK (Fully Remote, with occasional travel)

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you an experienced regulatory and compliance professional with a background in food specifications? We're recruiting for a Regulatory & Specification Manager to lead a team of experts delivering high-quality product compliance and regulatory support to clients across the UK.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to step into a leadership role with a business that champions flexibility, remote working, and professional development. You'll play a key part in ensuring excellence in specification delivery, client compliance, and technical consultancy.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing multiple client accounts and ensuring consistent, high-level service
• Leading and mentoring a team of Team Leads and Compliance Delivery Managers
• Acting as a senior point of contact and technical escalation for clients and internal teams
• Overseeing regulatory advice and compliance services across food product categories
• Advising on client quotes, resource planning, and project turnaround expectations
• Monitoring team performance, identifying training needs, and refining working processes
• Providing strategic guidance in response to evolving food regulations
• Deputising for the Technical Controller or Head of Compliance Delivery when required
  
  

What We're Looking For

• Degree in Food Science, Regulatory Affairs, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years' experience in a food industry compliance, regulatory, or technical role
• Strong understanding of UK and EU food regulations, including retailer codes of practice
• Line management experience, with the ability to lead and inspire a high-performing team
• Hands-on experience with specification and artwork systems
• Experience supporting or working within UK retailer technical functions
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Willingness to travel occasionally to client sites in the UK
  
  

What's In It for You?

• Fully remote role with occasional UK travel
• Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 depending on experience
• Private healthcare (individual and family options)
• Life insurance, 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Option to buy or sell additional leave
• Charity days, payroll giving scheme, and Cycle to Work programme
• A supportive culture that values autonomy, collaboration, and work-life balance
  
  

Apply today and take the next step in your compliance and regulatory career!

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Kandhu Recruitment will consider all applications based on each candidate's suitability for the role or similar positions within the Food Sector. If we feel you are a relevant candidate, we will process your application by adding you to our secure recruitment database and then contacting you to progress job opportunities further. We do not contact unsuitable applicants.

Kandhu has fully implemented GDPR & Privacy Policies across its business. A copy of our Privacy Policy can be found by visiting our website. By applying for this role, Kandhu will add your details to our database-assuming you have the right level of experience for the roles you apply for, after which we will be in touch.

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