Product Compliance Team Lead

Diageo; Leinster; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Diageo is seeking a Product Compliance Team Lead in a 10-month fixed-term contract based in Dublin, London, or Menstrie. You will lead a team of regulatory specialists, shaping product compliance across markets and managing the regulatory pipeline for Global Regulatory.

You will deliver horizon scanning, regulatory guidance, and support for breakthrough innovations, while collaborating with multiple functions to optimise product compliance and stakeholder reporting.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or equivalent qualification.
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams internationally.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently and with remote/virtual teams.
• Ability to interpret complex information and provide clear guidance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with internal teams and external partners.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Lead team of Regulatory Specialists and oversee product compliance approvals.
• Manage project pipeline and prioritise regulatory activities across markets.
• Create and maintain key reports to drive performance improvements.
• Provide regulatory support to categories, markets and sites.
• Lead horizon scanning for regulations affecting Diageo regions.
• Oversee regulatory delivery for Breakthrough Innovation projects.
• Develop regulatory position papers and guidelines with legal/CR teams.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Independent working

Communication

Analytical thinking

MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

Education

Technical degree (Food Science/Science/Engineering)

Job description

Job Description: Job Title: Product Compliance Team Lead
Contract: 10 Month Fixed Term Contract
Location: Dublin, London or Menstrie, Scotland
Closing Date: 15th September 2026

About Us

With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, Diageo is home to some of the world’s most iconic drinks. From Johnnie Walker and Guinness to Tanqueray, Smirnoff and Don Julio, we craft brands chosen for life’s moments - from everyday connections to landmark celebrations. Bring your talent, curiosity and ambition, and strive for your personal best alongside people who challenge, support and learn from each other. Together, as one outstanding team, we keep learning, improving and raising the bar for our brands, our business and each other. Join us and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more.

About the Function

Supply Chain & Manufacturing is where our brands are made, moved and delivered to the world. With over half of our people working across more than 100 sites, this is a complex, large-scale operation that brings together production, logistics, engineering and supplier partnerships. It’s fast-paced and hands-on, with teams working together to ensure quality, efficiency and sustainability at every stage. From sourcing ingredients to getting products into customers’ hands, you’ll play a role in delivering the brands people know and love.

About the Role

The role of Product Compliance Team Lead sits within the Global Regulatory Team, which is part of the Global Governance Team. The purpose of this role is to lead a team of Regulatory Specialists, lead reporting and pipeline management for the Global Regulatory Team and provide regulatory expertise for specific markets and projects.

Key Accountabilities

Team Leader

Lead team of 5 Regulatory Specialists, supporting with product compliance issues or questions. Own product compliance approval processes, ensuring adherence to process. Create and maintain training and onboarding plans for Regulatory Specialist roles and support team their career development.

Pipeline Management

Collaborate with categories, brand and markets to determine project pipeline, assessing resource risks and opportunities. Manage prioritisation of approval activities.

Reporting

Create and maintain set of key reports for team activities, determining areas for improvement, creating action plans to deliver these improvements. Provide stakeholders with key reports to drive performance improvements.

Regulatory Support

Provide regulatory expertise to Categories, Science & Technology and Margin Enhancement in support of the delivery of the Diageo Supply Chain & Procurement Strategy. Provide regulatory expertise to markets and production sites if issues or challenges arise.

Horizon Scanning

Lead horizon scanning for regulations impacting Diageo products for a specific region, determining risks and opportunities and delivery of action planning. Lead and influence legislation to shape and support optimum outcomes for our brands and reputation.

Product Compliance Delivery

Lead the delivery of product compliance for Breakthrough Innovation projects. Find opportunities for product compliance optimisation during Integrations.

Regulatory Compliance Management

Create and maintain regulatory position papers and guidelines. Review and maintain regulatory guidance documents, defining key requirements for all markets, collaborating with market legal & CR.

Experience / Skills Required

• Technical degree or equivalent qualification (Food Science/Science/Engineering).
• Proven track record of leading and delivering cross functionally across a regional, international or global environment.
• Self-starter with an ability to work independently and with remote and virtual teams.
• Ability to assess complex and ambiguous information and create clear guidance for partners.
• Able to effectively communicate at all levels, both verbal and written, with internal team members, external government agencies and 3rd Party vendors and customers.
• Proficiency in computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Flexibility

Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you, so that you’re supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.

Equality & Inclusion

Our purpose is crafting iconic drinks chosen for life’s moments. And it’s our people, with their different experiences, perspectives and talents, who make that possible.

We value diversity in its broadest sense and want everyone to feel they can belong, contribute and strive for their personal best.

You’ll work alongside people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives — challenging, supporting and learning from one another as one outstanding team.

Together, we’re constantly learning and improving, combining the strength of our people, capabilities and iconic brands to raise the bar, grow and win.

Wherever you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, make an impact and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more.

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application.

Job Details

Worker Type :Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term) Primary Location:St James Gate Additional Locations :1HQ, Menstrie Bond Job Posting Start Date : 2026-08-19

In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you’ll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we’ll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential.

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