Regulatory Manager - FMCG

Manchester City Centre
Manufacturing and Engineering
Permanent
Market related
Holly Pattison
Holly@pod-talent.com
JOB-7021
04-Dec-2025

Role: Regulatory Manager – FMCG 
Salary: Competitive + annual discretionary bonus
Location: Remote (with fortnightly travel to London)

Why this is a great move

Join a high‑growth, global FMCG ingredients group at the centre of EU and UK food innovation. You’ll be the in‑house regulatory “go‑to”, working directly with senior leadership and commercial teams to keep a diverse portfolio (from vitamins to botanicals) fully compliant - and you’ll see the impact of your advice every day.

Key responsibilities for the position of Regulatory Manager - 

  • Own regulatory compliance for food, feed, and supplement ingredients across UK/EU (plus ad‑hoc global markets)
  • Monitor legislative changes (BRCGS, Novel Food, REACH, FAMI‑QS, Organic, Halal, Kosher) and translate impact into clear, practical actions for the business.
  • Review and maintain specifications, labels, claims and dossiers; troubleshoot complex customer and supplier queries.
  • Liaise with authorities and certification bodies to secure licences and approvals.
  • Train quality, commercial and ops teams—turning “reg speak” into plain English and fostering a compliance culture.
  • Support wider QA projects (GFSI/BRC audits, crisis management, system upgrades) and, at manager level, mentor one direct report.

Experience required for the position of Regulatory Manager  -

  • 3 – 10 yrs regulatory or technical experience in food / beverage / nutrition
  • Hands‑on expertise with EU & UK food law plus at least two of: Novel Food, REACH, FAMI‑QS, Organic, Halal, Kosher, packaging/FCM.
  • Comfortable juggling detailed admin (spec systems) with big‑picture stakeholder advice.
  • Confident communicator able to simplify complex regs for commercial & SLT audiences.
  • Proactive, solutions‑focused mindset - the person who says “Here’s the risk and here’s how we fix it”.

Benefits snapshot

  • “work abroad” option (10 days p.a.)
  • Simply Health plan, Little Extras benefits platform
  • Home‑office allowance
  • Annual discretionary bonus

If you love turning complicated regulations into clear, business‑friendly solutions - and want real influence in a fast‑moving FMCG environment - let’s talk.

Apply now or email Holly at holly@pod‑talent.com for a confidential chat.

 

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