NEW VACANCY! (PK9198)
PACKAGING REGULATORY COMPLIANCE MANAGER- 3/4 MONTH SHORT TERM CONTRACT
COMMUTABLE FROM CAMBRIDGESHIRE / HERTFORDSHIRE / BEDFORDSHIRE
SALARY £40-55K (ANNUALLY)
Hours of Work: Flexible between 25 and 37 hours per week
Our client is a global packaging development company who offer innovative, premium packaging solutions to luxury brands predominantly in the health & beauty, spirits, homeware, candles, watches and fine fragrance markets.
They are currently recruiting for a proactive and experienced Packaging Regulatory Compliance Manager to lead and manage global regulatory compliance across their packaging supply chain. This role will ensure the business operates in line with evolving international regulations, responsible sourcing practices and sustainability requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external compliance-related enquiries, including regulatory inspections
Manage company certifications, ensuring suppliers are added to the system, SAQs are completed, and any non-conformances (NCRs) are mapped and resolved
Work with internal teams and third-party partners to arrange and coordinate global supplier audits where required
Support Procurement and Sales teams by managing supplier and company certification mapping for clients globally, including monitoring certification expiry dates
Monitor supplier performance through audits, assessments and corrective action plans to ensure ongoing compliance
Collaborate with Procurement, Legal, and ESG teams to ensure responsible procurement and sustainable sourcing practices across the supply chain
Act as the primary point of contact for the organisation's forest certification scheme across the UK and Ireland
Work with global teams to apply SOPs & ways of working for new/emerging regulations
Provide regulatory training and awareness sessions for internal and external stakeholders and deliver regular updates to Sales, Product Development and ESG teams on regulatory changes
Maintain responsibility as the primary contact for managing and maintaining key customer supplier approval lists
Conduct supply chain risk assessments with global teams to identify compliance gaps or high-risk areas and implement mitigation strategies
Identify potential compliance risks and recommend practical solutions to ensure ongoing regulatory alignment
Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance practices are being followed in accordance with company SOPs
Drive continuous improvement by monitoring upcoming legislation and ensuring the organisation remains ahead of regulatory developments
Support the development and updating of internal compliance policies in collaboration with relevant departments
Support ESG initiatives, including sustainability data collection for the company's sustainability reporting platform
Implement and maintain the Global Business Continuity PlanRequirements:
Minimum 5-8 years' experience in regulatory compliance within packaging, FMCG, manufacturing, or related industries
Strong knowledge of global regulatory frameworks and certifications including REACH Regulation, UK Plastic Packaging Tax, and sustainability initiatives linked to the European Green Deal
Experience managing supplier compliance processes, including certification tracking, audits and corrective action plans
Good understanding of responsible procurement, recyclability, circular economy principles and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes
Experience writing, updating and implementing compliance policies relating to supplier sourcing, material usage and sustainability reporting
Ability to deliver regulatory training and communicate compliance requirements clearly to both internal teams and suppliers
Strong analytical and data interpretation skills to assess supplier risk, compliance gaps and sustainability performance
Proven ability to work cross-functionally with Procurement, Sales, Legal, ESG teams and global suppliers
Ability to manage multiple global projects at once in a lean and fast-moving environment
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work effectively with suppliers, third-party auditors and regulatory bodies
Commercial awareness and the ability to balance regulatory compliance with operational efficiency and business needs
Proactive approach to identifying upcoming regulatory changes and implementing solutions to ensure ongoing compliance