About the role

Hello, and thank you for your interest in our Regulatory Manager position. The role's primary purpose is to be the business expert and lead in product regulatory compliance and trading law, for own brand products and the legal sale of both own brand and branded products. You will be accountable for interpreting legislation and advising business stakeholders. You will contribute to the compliance strategy for Waitrose, lead successful implementation including training where appropriate, create effective policies, and measure compliance. Additionally, you will maintain a network of experts in the field across the business and externally, and manage 2nd and 3rd Party providers within the role's scope.

At a glance:

• Salary: £57,000.00 - 84,600.00 per annum
• Contract type: Permanent
• Hours and location:
  • 35 hours per week
  • Based at our Bracknell Head Office
  • Hybrid working approach: a mix of office and home working, with the team attending the office once a week for meetings and connection.

Key responsibilities:

• Review and interpret legislation affecting product safety, labeling, advertising, and legal sale to develop policies, procedures, and guidance that ensure compliance.
• Manage and respond to legislation inquiries, identifying means for legal compliance and safe trading.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in your areas, providing advice and guidance to maintain legal trading standards.
• Ensure business systems and processes facilitate legal products and trading.
• Participate constructively in the company's democratic principles, sharing knowledge and ideas to improve the partnership.
• Invest in personal and professional development, engaging actively with your profession.
• Take responsibility for engaging with change effectively.

Essential skills and experience:

• A science-based or law degree.

Desirable skills and experience:

• Further qualification in Consumer and Trading Standards.
• Chartered Trading Standards Practitioner status.
• Regulatory Affairs experience in a commercial setting.

About The Partnership

We are the UK's largest employee-owned business, home to brands like John Lewis and Waitrose. We are driven by our purpose to build a happier world and are focused on retail excellence and innovation. As Partners, we share ownership, contribute to our success, and foster an environment of kindness, respect, and inclusion.

Important points to note:

Some roles may require pre-employment vetting, including DBS checks, and possibly financial probity checks. We encourage prompt application as vacancies may close early. We support flexible working arrangements; please discuss options during your interview.