Product Compliance & Sustainability Coordinator
Location: Medway, Kent
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum
Bonus: Performance-related discretionary bonus
Hours: 37.5 per week (Mon-Thu 8:30-17:00, Fri 9:00-15:00)
The Company
A specialist supplier of innovative, branded and bespoke gifting products and packaging solutions for major retail and brand partners, with a strong focus on design, compliance, and end-to-end product delivery.
The Role
Supports new product development from early concept through to launch, ensuring products and packaging are safe, compliant, accurately documented, and sustainable.
My client is looking for a detail-focused compliance and product professional supporting the development of safe, compliant, and sustainable products. The role requires strong organisation, supplier communication skills, and the ability to manage documentation and regulatory requirements in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Research new and existing market products
* Identify required testing, warnings, and product information
* Carry out internal testing and record results accurately
* Work with overseas suppliers to complete product specifications
* Maintain accurate, up-to-date, and controlled documentation
* Communicate directly with suppliers to resolve queries or changes
* Review and update packaging text and information
* Support artwork approvals ensuring legal compliance
* Help implement correct recycling and sustainability labelling
* Ensure products meet safety, legal, and environmental standards
* Keep up to date with relevant regulatory changes
* Support compliance requirements for customers and brands
* Support sustainable packaging initiatives
* Maintain records on packaging materials and recyclability
* Stay informed on sustainability legislation and best practice
* Maintain product data in systems such as SAP
* Manage testing records and documentation
* Support supplier accreditation processes
* Provide wider team support where required
Essential Skills & Experience
* Experience in product development, technical, compliance, or quality roles (FMCG/retail preferred)
* Strong understanding of product, packaging, and regulatory compliance
* High attention to detail with strong documentation accuracy
* Experience working with suppliers and internal stakeholders
* Excellent organisation and ability to manage multiple deadlines
* Confident with systems (e.g. SAP) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
* Strong record-keeping and structured working approach
* Interest in sustainability and packaging regulations
* Able to work independently and escalat[e] issues appropriately
Desirable Skills
* Knowledge of packaging materials and recycling systems (e.g. OPRL)
* Experience with product testing or artwork approval processes
* Experience working with overseas suppliers
* Awareness of regulations such as HFSS, DRS, or EUDR
Benefits
* Performance and business-related discretionary bonus
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays plus additional closure over Christmas
* Pension scheme
* Private healthcare
* Employee assistance programme
* Employee discount and voucher schemes
* Laptop and company phone provided
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