Specification Team Leader

JR United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company 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 manage a team of regulatory experts, ensuring high-quality compliance advice is delivered to key clients. This fully remote position offers a chance to lead and develop a talented team while navigating complex regulatory landscapes. With a focus on service excellence, you will balance leadership and client engagement, making a significant impact on the organization and its clients. If you are passionate about compliance and team leadership, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Enhanced company pension scheme

Private healthcare options

Life insurance

25 days annual leave + public holidays

Paid charity days

Payroll giving scheme

Qualifications

• Degree in food science or regulatory affairs, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years in a regulatory or compliance role.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Advisors and manage day-to-day service delivery.
• Act as the main point of contact for technical and regulatory issues.

Skills

Regulatory Affairs

Compliance Management

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

Degree in Food Science

Degree in Regulatory Affairs

Tools

Specification Management Systems

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

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