Specification Team Leader

D R Newitt Recruitment; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Compliance Team Lead to join their Advisory Services team. This fully remote role involves leading a team of experts to deliver high-quality compliance advice and product information reviews to key clients. You will ensure services are delivered efficiently and uphold regulatory standards while managing workloads and resolving issues. With a focus on team leadership and client engagement, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the food and beverage sector. If you are passionate about compliance and have a strong background in food legislation, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Enhanced company pension scheme

Private healthcare options

Life insurance

25 days annual leave

Paid charity days

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Degree in food science or equivalent industry experience required.
• Strong knowledge of food legislation and compliance essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Advisors and manage client compliance services.
• Act as primary contact for technical and regulatory issues.

Skills

Knowledge of food legislation

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Communication skills

Planning and organizational skills

Fluency in English

Education

Degree in food science

Regulatory affairs qualification

Tools

Specification management systems

Job description

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Senior Consultant - Technical, NPD & Packaging (Food/ FMCG) at D R Newitt Recruitment

My client is seeking a Compliance Team Lead to join their Advisory Services team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. In this pivotal role, you will lead a team of technical and regulatory experts delivering high-quality product information reviews and compliance advice to one or more key clients.

You’ll be the primary technical contact for your client(s), ensuring services are delivered efficiently, accurately, and in line with regulatory and commercial requirements. As a line manager and client liaison, you’ll balance people leadership, resource planning, and issue resolution to uphold high standards of service.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Advisors and Senior Advisors.
• Oversee the day-to-day delivery of services to assigned client(s), ensuring compliance with agreed KPIs and SLAs.
• Act as the main point of contact for technical, regulatory, and operational issues.
• Provide direction to your team, ensuring clarity and consistency in advice to clients and suppliers.
• Escalate or resolve workload and resource challenges proactively.
• Support the development and implementation of effective ways of working.
• Liaise with Business Development and Account Management teams regarding project scopes, turnaround times, and resource availability.
• Deputise for the Team Manager or Technical Controller as required.
• Monitor team performance, provide feedback, and identify training needs.
• Contribute to governance and client reports with accurate and timely data.
• Maintain and develop expertise in relevant product categories and regulations.

What We’re Looking For

Knowledge & Qualifications (Essential):

• Degree in food science, regulatory affairs, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of relevant food/non-food legislation, codes of practice, and guidance.
• Broad awareness of regulatory requirements across multiple product categories (e.g., food, baby food, supplements, pet food, non-food, alcohol).
• Up-to-date with industry trends and legislative changes.
• Ability to share complex knowledge clearly with clients and colleagues.

Experience (Essential):

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a technical, regulatory, or compliance role.
• Proven ability to manage workloads, make risk-based decisions, and communicate effectively.
• Experience using specification or artwork management systems.
• Strong planning, time management, and organisational skills.
• Previous team leadership or mentoring experience.
• Confident in a client-facing role.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Fluency in English and, where required, relevant market language(s).
• Management training or a willingness to undertake a development programme.
• Fluency in additional languages.
• Familiarity with multiple product categories across international markets.

Our Offer

• Fully remote role (UK-based)*
• Enhanced company pension scheme
• Private healthcare (individual or family options)
• Life insurance
• 25 days annual leave + public holidays (with options to buy/sell days)
• Additional leave based on service
• Paid charity days and payroll giving scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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