Regulatory Affairs Manager

Vacancy Name
Regulatory Affairs Manager

Employment Type
Permanent

Country
United Kingdom

Location
Liverpool

Business Area
Corporate

Workplace Type
Hybrid

About Princes
The Princes Group has over 7,000 employees with offices and production sites in the UK, Netherlands, Italy, Poland, France and Mauritius. Princes manufactures 350 different food and drink products responsibly sourced and enjoyed by consumers every day. None of this would be possible without striving to be an employer of choice, where our colleagues are proud to represent our business.

Role Description
Job Purpose
To be the group owner and lead on all legislative regulatory and regulatory compliance matters for Princes Group as they relate to the Food/Drink/Oil/Packaging products we make, source and supply within the UK, EU and rest of World.

Dimensions
Working within the Group Technical department and covering the total Princes Group PLC operations and business areas (UK, EU &International) as they relate to the Princes branded and Customer own Brands products we source, manufacture and supply.
Principal Responsibilities

• Be the Princes Group PLC lead in all aspects of and overall guidance for product and packaging regulatory / compliance provision as it pertains to the Foods/Drinks/Oils that Princes make, source and supply and the packaging that we use. E nsuring clear and accurate messaging and direction is provided for all Princes UK, EU and International sourcing, manufacturing and selling channels (Branded / COB / Foodservice etc) while ensuring that the Princes Group PLC and its products maintain and continue to maintain their legal and regulatory compliance while maintaining and protecting the reputation of the Princes Brands.
• Be the Princes Group PLC lead in owning the monitoring of product and packaging regulatory and legislative developments highlighting those with a potential impact on Princes Group and coordinating the internal cross functional resources and measures required to ensure continued compliance. Lead the continuous development of key metrics in the field of compliance in the UK, EU and Rest of world ensuring accurate monitoring and reporting on these to the relevant business stakeholders.
• Own the active coordination and / or development of technology to manage regulatory and legislative compliance processes within the Group as they relate to product and packaging. This will require the individual to have a detailed understanding of the legal requirements and its applications to develop innovative solutions for compliance and regulatory provision as it relates to the products we make, source and supply at a global level. Use data, and your expertise to define and develop compliance improvement initiatives and programmes, taking the lead to drive implementation while leading cross functional collaboration with the relevant Princes internal stakeholders.
• Applying your extensive product and packaging regulatory / compliance knowledge, judgement & leadership, you will become the group lead in developing the close working, cross-functional intra & inter business partnerships needed to actively and proactively lead and drive forward the provision of product and packaging regulatory compliance expertise and guidance for the global Princes group. You will deliver best-in-class, fact-based outputs that are solution driven and that ensure the continued regulatory compliance for the Princes Group while delivering business growth plans as they relate to new products or markets.
• You will be expected to own all aspects regulatory change management as they pertain the products and packaging we source, manufacture and supply. Anticipating, communicating and effectively coordinating at a group level the management of regulatory changes that may impact existing product lines, new product introductions, packaging, and business growth. The role requires proactive monitoring of the external regulatory environment, the Interpretation of any regulatory changes that may affect Princes group, its suppliers & customers, and to actively lead in the development of solutions / workstreams to any changes that may impact.
• You will be expected to lead and develop as required the strategic direction that addresses compliance to regulatory changes affecting our products and packaging and so ensuring any processes, policies and guidance documents are maintained, development or improved so ensuring continued regulatory & legal compliance while delivering business strategic objectives
• Actively and proactively develop effective working relationships with representatives of other organisations, and local, national, NGO, government, EU, and International organisations. Engage with the European and UK Food Authorities on compliance related inquiries and requests
• Actively and proactively represent Princes Group within relevant organizations and trade associations within the UK, EU and rest of world and working in close collaboration with the relevant Princes Group internal & external stakeholders.
• Lead, mentor and develop colleagues across Prince Group PLC in developing their understanding of regulatory compliance requirements, fostering a culture of accountability, learning, and continuous improvement. Develop and support group wider training and regulatory compliance knowledge building programmes that enhance group and team resilience to regulatory and business change, ensuring that Princes Group PLC remains agile and future ready in the area of Regulatory compliance.

Requirement for travel- UK/ EU and Rest of World

Role Requirements
Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Minimum BSc in food regulation related discipline or a scientific discipline (chemistry, food science or nutrition).
• To maintain product Food Safety, Legality, Integrity, Authenticity and Quality standards by ensuring all associated policies and procedures are adhered to
• Extensive knowledge of UK/ EU / International food & packaging regulations, draft regulations.
• Extensive experience in the FMCG industry, working within and serving markets and customers on a global scale.
• Ability to set, prioritize and achieve ambitious goals with a strong sense of responsibility and accountability
• Experience in dealing directly with and managing notified bodies, competent authorities, industry bodies, trade associations and retail customers.
• Adaptability, flexibility, open-mindedness, and solution driven.