Regulatory Technologist

Food Alert Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food safety consultancy in the UK seeks a Food Regulatory Technologist to deliver expert regulatory support and ensure compliance in label checks, product specifications, and pack copy creation. Candidates should have a strong background in food legislation and excellent communication skills. This role offers a dynamic working environment with opportunities for professional growth, making a tangible impact on food safety across various sectors. Additional perks include healthcare benefits and enhanced leave options.

Benefits

Healthcare cash plan

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Referral bonuses

Incentive vouchers

Enhanced leave options

Qualifications

• Proven experience in label checks, pack copy creation, specification writing and artwork approval.
• Strong working knowledge of UK & EU Food Legislation and industry best practice.
• Experience using retailer specification platforms and online spec systems.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert regulatory advice to colleagues and clients across retail, manufacturing and hospitality.
• Carrying out pack copy and label checks for both independent clients and leading retailers.
• Ensuring all product information is legally compliant, safe and aligned with customer requirements.
• Writing and verifying product specifications using retailer and web-based systems.

Skills

Label checks

Pack copy creation

Specification writing

Artwork approval

Knowledge of UK & EU Food Legislation

Time management

Clear communication

Education

Degree in Food Science, Food Technology or similar

Tools

MS Office

Retailer specification platforms

Job description

At Food Alert, we’re passionate about making food safety simple, practical, and people-focused. We work with clients across the UK and Ireland, helping businesses of all shapes and sizes stay compliant and confident in their operations.

We’ve built trusted partnerships with some of the UK’s most recognisable hospitality brands - including Dishoom, BrewDog, and The Ivy Collection - as well as independent operators, retail groups, and leisure businesses nationwide.

We’re proud to be part of The Citation Group, one of the UK’s leading providers of Health & Safety, HR, Employment Law, and ISO services. With over 110,000 clients, 15 acquisitions in three years, and the backing of KKR, Hg Capital, and HarbourVest, our growth is accelerating and we want you to be part of it.

We don’t just offer jobs - we build careers that inspire and empower. We’re a fast-paced, forward-thinking group that values action over politics, people over process, and passion in everything we do.

The Role

Are you passionate about food labelling, regulatory accuracy and helping businesses stay safe, legal and compliant? Do you love spotting errors others miss, interpreting legislation, and turning complex requirements into clear, practical advice?

If so — this is your kind of role.

We’re looking for a Food Regulatory Technologist to join our growing Technical Services team and play a key role in delivering exceptional regulatory support to major retailers, manufacturers and hospitality clients across the UK.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong background in food labelling, pack copy, specifications or product compliance who wants to work with a diverse client base and make a tangible impact on product safety and legality.

🔍 What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll take ownership of delivering accurate, high-quality trading law and labelling services, including:

• Providing expert regulatory advice to colleagues and clients across retail, manufacturing and hospitality.
• Carrying out pack copy and label checks for both independent clients and leading retailers.
• Ensuring all product information is legally compliant, safe and aligned with customer requirements.
• Supporting ad-hoc consultancy projects such as PPDS labelling checks, pack copy creation and artwork reviews.
• Writing and verifying product specifications using retailer and web-based systems.
• Interpreting and communicating UK & EU labelling legislation (FIC 1169/2011 and amendments).
• Horizon scanning to identify upcoming regulatory changes relevant to our clients.
• Delivering internal training on labelling requirements.
• Managing your own client accounts and attending client meetings with confidence and professionalism.

💡 What You’ll Bring

You’ll have the technical know-how and confidence to guide clients through complex requirements, including:

• Proven experience in label checks, pack copy creation, specification writing and artwork approval.
• Strong working knowledge of UK & EU Food Legislation and industry best practice.
• Experience using retailer specification platforms and online spec systems.
• Ability to write clear, accurate specifications and verify all data for legal compliance.
• A degree in Food Science, Food Technology or similar (or equivalent industry experience).

🌟 Who You Are

You’re someone who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-focused environment and enjoys working collaboratively.

• Highly organised with strong time-management skills.
• Exceptionally detail-oriented — you spot issues others don’t.
• Positive, proactive and solutions-focused.
• A clear communicator who can translate complex legislation into plain English.
• A supportive team player who steps in where needed.
• Competent with MS Office and comfortable working with technical systems
• Tailored on-the-job training, mentoring and clear progression paths.
• Enhanced leave (including marriage and new grandparent leave).
• Healthcare cash plan, life insurance and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Referral bonuses, incentive vouchers and regular socials — we celebrate our wins!
• Be part of a national, growing team that’s shaping the future of food safety.