An exciting opportunity has opened for a Product Compliance and Sustainability Lead to establish and drive compliance and sustainability initiatives within a fast-paced manufacturing and distribution environment in Aldershot. This strategic and hands-on role is ideal for someone with 3+ years of experience in product compliance, regulatory affairs, or sustainability looking to build and shape a new function from the ground up.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- 31 days of holiday (including public holidays)
- Workplace pension scheme
- Annual leave purchase scheme
- Referral bonus
- Year of Service (YOS) recognition initiative
- Office-based with a collaborative, supportive team culture
- Opportunity to make a tangible impact in shaping sustainability and compliance functions
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with applicable UK and EU product legislation, including REACH, RoHS, WEEE, and the General Product Safety Regulation (GSPR).
- Liaise with suppliers to gather accurate compliance documentation and product conformity data.
- Maintain and manage technical files, declarations, safety data sheets, and certification records.
- Respond to compliance-related customer queries in a timely and professional manner.
- Monitor and interpret regulatory changes, providing internal guidance and updates.
- Lead the development of a sustainability roadmap, including setting targets and defining reporting mechanisms.
- Identify and implement sustainable materials, packaging options, and eco-friendly production methods.
- Integrate sustainability considerations into product design and supply processes.
- Ensure accurate environmental claims through data verification and compliance with applicable standards.
- Act as the central point of contact for compliance and sustainability-related inquiries.
- Provide training and guidance across teams to build internal awareness and accountability.
- Develop tools for tracking compliance and sustainability performance, ensuring readiness for audits and customer requests.
- Collaborate on new product development to assess compliance risks and sustainability impact.
- Perform risk assessments for new product styles, evaluating testing requirements, supplier suitability, and feasibility.
- Coordinate product documentation and manage final compliance sign-off before production.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Minimum 3 years' experience in product compliance, regulatory affairs, or sustainability.
- Strong knowledge of UK/EU regulations (e.g. REACH, GSPR) and ability to interpret technical documentation.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex topics clearly to varied audiences.
- High attention to detail and strong documentation management skills.
- Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with compliance tracking systems or databases.
Desirable:
- Exposure to ISO 14001 or other environmental management systems.
- Experience with consumer goods, food-contact items, or electronic product compliance is a plus.