Regulatory Manager CONTRACTOR (Food / Packaging) EMEA c£500-£700 ltd/

Regulatory Manager CONTRACTOR (Food / Packaging) EMEA c£500-£700 ltd/ day

ABJ6717

Remote: Occasional onsite visits

6-9 months initially

As an experienced regulatory manager working with the Head of Materials Compliance, you will support the delivery of the organisations EMEA regulatory strategy and mitigation of regional legal and compliance risks in the food manufacturing and packaging sector

The Regulatory Affairs Manager leads the application of regulatory requirements across a packaging-focused business, ensuring products consistently meet stringent Food Contact, Chemical, and Environmental safety standards.

As an experienced Regulatory Manager, you will act as a technical lead, partnering with Sales, Operations, and R&D to translate complex regulatory changes (including REACH and PPWR) into practical business guidance.

As Regulatory Affairs Manager with experience in food packaging you will monitor evolving regulatory landscapes, engages with industry bodies, and ensures compliance documentation is accurate, robust, and aligned with customer and legal requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Strategy & Brand Protection

Lead regulatory response strategy for key global customers

Author and review Declarations of Compliance (DoCs) and technical position papers

Act as technical authority in customer meetings on regulatory and compliance matters

Translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, practical business guidance

Supplier Governance & Audit

Approve raw materials used in packaging applications (e.g., coatings, inks, compounds)

Support supplier qualification and regulatory approval processes

Participate in supplier audits and coordinate third-party testing where required

Ensure transparency of material data and manage supplier regulatory documentation

Regulatory Intelligence & Industry Engagement

Monitor regulatory developments across EMEA (REACH, CLP, PPWR, Food Contact)

Represent the business in relevant trade associations and industry groups

Provide regulatory impact assessments and executive summaries to senior leadership

Support proactive mitigation of emerging regulatory risks

Functional Support & Leadership

Provide technical guidance to a small team

Maintain regulatory documentation systems and ensure consistency of data

Qualifications / Experience

Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Food Science or related discipline

Strong knowledge of EU Food Contact legislation (e.g. Framework Regulation (EC) 1935/2004)

Working knowledge of REACH, CLP, and packaging regulations (including PPWR)

Experience producing Declarations of Compliance and regulatory documentation

Ability to interpret legislation and translate into business impact

Strong communication skills with internal and external stakeholders

Experience working in packaging, materials, chemicals, or manufacturing environments

Desirable

Supplier audit experience (Lead Auditor certification advantageous)

Experience with regulatory databases (e.g. SharePoint, SAP systems)

Exposure to circular economy or sustainability-driven packaging regulation

Ability to travel as required with the role on occasion (European)

Salary dependent on experience

To Apply: Please contact Alison Basson, job ref ABJ6717 on 07814547440 or preferably apply to