Job Description : Product Compliance Team Lead Location: International Supply Technical Centre, Menstrie; St. James Gate, Dublin or 1 HQ, London 12 Month Fixed Term Contract Closing Date: Monday 23 March 2026 About Us With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, we're the world's leading premium drinks company known for our wonderful collection of iconic brands such as Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Baileys, Captain Morgan, Tanqueray, Guinness and more. Bring your passion and use your curiosity as you explore, collaborate and innovate to build brands consumers love. Together with passionate people from all over the world, you'll test new ideas, learn and grow, and unlock a brighter, more exciting future. Join us to create a career worth celebrating! About the Function Our Supply Chain and Manufacturing team are problem-solvers, sourcing, producing, and delivering our much-loved brands to delight customers around the globe. Over half of Diageo's 30,000 people work in Supply Chain and Manufacturing. It's an intricate and sophisticated operation that's the product of logistical, manufacturing, and technical collaborations. Our teams in 100 sites in over 30 countries cover production facilities, supplier relationships, customer collaborations and third-party agreements. We're committed to realising our 'Society 2030: Spirit of Progress' goals, to protect the environment and support our farmers and suppliers. Whatever your skills and experience, we'll help you to thrive in our inclusive culture. About the Role The 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 of7Regulatory Specialists, supporting with product compliance issues or questions. Own product compliance approval processes, ensuring adherence to process. Develop and sustain training and onboarding plans for Regulatory Specialist roles and support team their career development. Pipeline Management Collaborate with categories,brandand markets todetermineproject pipeline, assessing resource risks and opportunities. Manage prioritisation of approval activities. Reporting Develop and maintain a set of key reports for team activities, determining areas for improvement, crafting action plans to deliver these improvements. Provide stakeholders with key reports to drive performance improvements. Regulatory Support Provide regulatoryexpertiseto Categories, Science & Technology and Margin Enhancement in support of the delivery of the Diageo Supply Chain & Procurement Strategy.Provide regulatoryexpertiseto markets and production sites if issues or challenges arise. Horizon Scanning Lead horizon scanning for regulationsimpactingDiageo products for a specific region,determiningrisks and opportunities and delivery of action planning. Lead and influence legislation to develop and supportoptimumoutcomes 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 andmaintainregulatory position papers and guidelines. ? Review andmaintainregulatory guidance documents, defining key requirements for all markets, collaborating with market legal & CR. Qualifications and Experience Required Technical degree or equivalent qualification (FoodScience/Science/Engineering). Proventrack recordof leading and delivering cross functionally across a regional,internationalor 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.? Proficiencyin computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Working with us 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. Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this. We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you'll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You'll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more. Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world. Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application. Worker Type : Regular Primary Location: International Supply Technical Centre - Menstrie Additional Locations : 1HQ, St James Gate Job Posting Start Date : 2026-03-09 With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we're the world's leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 29,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers - the brands we're building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world. Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you'll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world. Together, you'll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of. With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. 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. DRINKiQ What's your DRINKiQ? Take our quiz to understand how alcohol is made and explore the effects of drinking. You can discover everything you need to know at DRINKiQ (https://www.drinkiq.com/en-gb/)