Specification Technologist - Food Law Advisor (German Speaking)

Job Title: Specification Technologist - Food Law Advisor (German Speaking Markets)
Salary range: £45,000 per year
Food Law Advisor (German Speaking Markets) Remote | United Kingdom | Full-time
Description:
THE ROLE We are seeking an experienced Advisor to join our team and ensure compliance with legal labeling requirements and retailer policies for our German speaking markets. As a Food Law Advisor, you will play a crucial role in checking and approving specifications and artworks for new and exciting projects. Attention to detail and a strong understanding of Food Law are essential for this position.
ABOUT YOU As a representative of our values, you are welcoming, positive, confident, and focused on simplifying complex requirements. Your role involves reviewing product information, advising customers and suppliers, and ensuring due diligence and compliance. You will be accountable for delivering quality, accurate, and timely risk-based advice, enabling our customers to launch products competitively and safely.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Review product information against regulations and customer policies
Advise customers and suppliers on compliance requirements
Ensure timely project delivery and management
Maintain commercial awareness with a focus on income generation and workload impact
Expand technical expertise in policies and systems used for client work
Carry out various services related to formulation review, regulatory adaptations, specification/pack copy review, artwork review, alignment check, and branded products
Independently manage workload, demonstrate risk-based decision-making, and effectively communicate decisions to clients
Work collaboratively within a team to ensure consistent approaches for each client
SKILLSET / EXPERIENCE Knowledge:
Degree level educational qualifications in food or regulatory subject, or relevant experience
In-depth regulatory and technical knowledge, including codes of practice, policies, and guidance
Good understanding of legal requirements, challenges, and consumer trends related to product information
Stay updated on relevant changes in the regulatory environment
Confident in sharing knowledge and experience with customers and colleagues
Experience:
Practical experience using specification or artwork packages
Minimum 1 year of technical/regulatory experience or related field
Fluent in spoken and written English
Fluent in spoken and written German for the German market/region
Demonstrable independent working, workload management, and time management skills
Strong decision-making skills based on risk assessment
Able to effectively apply requirements to product information and communicate decisions to clients
Essential Skills:
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including IT and presentation capabilities
Ability to explain complex requirements in a simplified manner
Proficient in researching and gathering information from available resources
Open to guidance and adaptable to the commercial environment
Resilient under stress and able to meet tight deadlines
Positive attitude towards professional growth and development
Consistently maintains a high level of accuracy and work rate
Works efficiently in a team to ensure consistent approaches for each client
Demonstrates the company's values of trustworthiness, positivity, and welcoming attitude towards people and ideas
Benefits:
Home-based role
Enhanced company pension
Individual and Family Private Healthcare option
Life Insurance option
25 days annual leave plus public holidays as standard
Additional annual leave based on length of service
Option to buy or sell additional annual leave
Charity days and time off to support charitable causes
Payroll Charity giving scheme
Cycle to Work scheme and more