Head of Regulatory Affairs – Food Job in South East, Southern UK

Head of Regulatory Affairs – Food

Ref: 17329

Our client is a large food research, development, analysis and regulatory organisation with contacts worldwide.

They are now seeking an experienced Regulatory Affairs Manager to head up their Regulatory Services team in Surrey.  The team consists of 2 sections covering European and Worldwide clients and comprises a team of 20 people.

Direct line management of 2 Regulatory Managers and one administrator
Member of the executive committee, contributing to Strategic plans, developing and implementing the Regulatory services business plan.
Meet agreed budget targets and develop sales and marketing strategies for Regulatory Services
Expand the existing portfolio and develop and secure new business for the department.
Motivate a team of multilingual experts providing advice, food law publications, training and consultancy to clients
Writing of Regulatory articles, speaking at external events and raise the company profile.  This will include regulatory advice, training courses, publications and consultancy projects.
Maintain up to date knowledge in the field of Regulatory and Technical
Lead and motivate the Regulatory Services Team
Build effective working relationships with colleagues, clients and external contacts to promote services, expertise and business development
Financial planning and setting of annual budget
Develop and implement Departmental Sales and Marketing plan
Review Departmental systems and procedures to maximise resources, reduce costs and increase profitability.
Monitor KPIS

The successful client will have a degree in Food Science or related subject and a proven track record in Food Regulatory Affairs. You will have an excellent understanding of the Key Regulatory requirements for EU and UK Food Law and the impact on the Food industry.  You will be a relationship builder, excellent communicator, with a proven track record of leading a team.  This role will sit on the management board, reporting directly to the CEO.  Experience of sitting on international committees for food regulations is desired.

Role: Permanent
Salary: Competitive
Location: Surrey

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