Regulatory Affairs Compliance Specialist - 12 month FTC (Mat Cover)

The Petlab Co.; City of London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pet supplement company is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Compliance Specialist for a 12-month maternity cover role. This position involves reviewing marketing content for compliance and supporting product registrations. Ideal candidates will have 2-3 years of relevant experience and strong communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary and attractive benefits in a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Private Health Care

28 days annual leave plus public holidays

Employee assistance programme

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Free breakfast and snacks

Gym subscription

Support for electric vehicle purchase

Extra day off for volunteering

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in a Regulatory/Compliance environment.
• Knowledge of product compliance for labels and digital content.
• Experience with regulatory agencies is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Review marketing content for compliance requirements.
• Support product registrations in various markets.
• Keep updated on regulatory changes and assist with product trials.

Skills

Regulatory compliance experience

Strong attention to detail

Organizational skills

Strong communication

Problem-solving skills

Education

Relevant degree or certification in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Regulatory Affairs Compliance Specialist - 12 month FTC (Mat Cover)

Base pay range

Title: Regulatory Affairs Compliance Specialist

Location: Hybrid working with 2 days a week in our central London Office (Near Tower Hill)

Position: 12-month FTC (Maternity Cover)

Salary: 38K-40K plus Bonus

About PetLab Co

PetLab Co. is the world's fastest-growing pet supplement business. Launching in 2018, we successfully achieved a 9‑figure revenue last year. We have a loyal community of loving pet parents and over 1.5 million happy dogs whose lives have been positively impacted by our innovative products. Our team is vibrant, fast‑moving, and customer‑driven where high‑performers are valued and rewarded. It is the ideal place for an ambitious, hardworking, animal lover who wants to progress their career rapidly.

About the Role

Our Compliance Director is looking for a hard‑working, highly driven, and passionate Regulatory Compliance Specialist to join the team. This role would be suitable for someone who is very meticulous with excellent time‑management skills and enjoys working both autonomously and as part of a growing team.

Marketing plays a pivotal part in our business and a primary function of this role would be to review and approve digital and physical marketing content in accord with regulatory requirements in a timely fashion, thus making it crucial to our growth. We move and think fast so it's important that you can thrive in a fast‑paced environment and are happy to roll up your sleeves to do whatever it takes to support the team in every way possible.

Day to day responsibilities

• Review digital and physical marketing content to ensure relevant compliance requirements are met
• Support product registrations in various countries/states
• Support the planning and execution of product trials and regulatory inspections
• Keep up to date with changes in regulatory legislation and guidelines
• Assist with implementing requirements for labelling, storage and packaging
• Assist with regulatory review of product labels and other claims
• Liaise with regulatory authorities
• Assist with the internal complaints process; reporting and advising accordingly
• Support the Quality team with implementing the HACCP policy and other Quality requirements
• Review claims substantiation
• Build and maintain a knowledge database – appropriately storing, keeping track and disseminating information within the team
• Ensure maintenance of regulatory databases and trackers
• Assist with upcoming expansions into new markets and product categories
• Study key scientific and legal regulatory documents relating to new and existing products
• Cooperate with the New Product Development team and the Quality team in order to assist with timely product launches
• Support with the claim's substantiation process
• Research potential risks in relation to both new and existing products; reporting and advising accordingly

Requirements

• 2‑3 years proven experience in a Regulatory/Compliance environment (Food, Pharma, Animal feed or supplement sector highly advantageous)
• Previous experience working with regulatory agencies advantageous
• Knowledge of product compliance (labels, creatives, social media, blogs)
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Drive to make things happen, using initiative and logic – a true 'self‑starter'
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail, collaborative, consultative, with excellent problem‑solving and communication skills
• Team player with the ability to work autonomously
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and a willingness to learn additional software on the job
• Ability to multitask: switch tasks smoothly, managing stress levels effectively in fast‑paced situations
• Great organisation skills: planning ahead, always well prepared for meetings, while seeking to maximise time and productivity
• Accountability: commitment to follow‑through, owning work, and taking corrective action where necessary
• Adaptability: maintains flexibility in response to changing priorities with a positive attitude
• Resourcefulness: when presented with a challenge proactively finds solutions to present to the team, demonstrating a proactive approach extremely important
• Strong time management: understanding hard and soft deadlines, timely communication, and respecting others' schedules

Benefits

• Private Health Care through Vitality
• Generous annual leave – 28 days plus public and bank holidays
• Help@Hand – employee assistance programme
• Royal London Pension Scheme – employer contribution of 5%
• Puppy Therapy – annual partnership with Paws in Work
• Free breakfast, fruits and snacks in the office
• Working environment – dogs are welcome
• Life Assurance – tax‑free lump sum of four times basic salary in event of death while employed
• Gympass – all‑in‑one subscription to gyms, studios and apps
• Electric Vehicle Scheme – employees sacrifice salary for a new electric car, typically saving 30‑40% through income, tax, NI
• Give Back Day – extra day off each year to volunteer plus £50 contribution to chosen charity
• Health Cash Benefit – bronze package enabling cashback when paying for health related items (e.g., dental)

PetLab Co is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage all applications irrespective of gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, nationality, marital status, and disability. We believe that diversity is at the heart of innovation and we welcome passionate candidates from all backgrounds.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Other

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting