Regulatory Specialist UK & Ireland

Red Bull; City of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company is seeking a Regulatory Specialist for the UK & Ireland. This role involves monitoring compliance, supporting advocacy efforts, and engaging with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a political science or law degree, experience in regulatory roles, and strong communication skills. This is a full-time position based in London.

Qualifications

• Degree in political science or law; ideally at post-graduate level.
• Proven experience in regulatory roles or public affairs.
• Fluent in English with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze regulatory developments impacting products.
• Support advocacy activities and develop key messaging.
• Collate and analyze data on regulatory topics.

Skills

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Negotiation skills

Knowledge of UK food law

Effective relationship-building skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Strong judgment

Ability to create and deliver presentations

Political science and/or Law Degree

Proven professional experience in a regulatory role

Education

Political science and/or Law Degree from a recognized university

Additional education in corporate communications or food science

Job description

Red Bull UK is recruiting for a Regulatory Specialist UK & Ireland in London, UK. The UK & IE Regulatory Affairs Specialist supports regulatory compliance and regulatory policy matters in the United Kingdom and Ireland. This includes monitoring and implementing regulatory changes in the United Kingdom and Ireland, such as marketing, advertising, and labelling approvals, and monitoring regulatory developments that impact our business. The role also supports the United Kingdom Regulatory & Government Affairs Manager on regulatory and legislative changes that could impact current or future Red Bull products and assets.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring of Developments: Monitor and analyse food, labelling, advertising, product & packaging, taxation, and related regulatory developments and issues with potential impact for Red Bull products and brand within the United Kingdom and Ireland. Monitor and analyse trade policy developments by relevant UK Government Departments. Monitor and report on the progress of relevant free trade agreements (FTAs), ensuring coordination and timely reporting against FTA agreements.
• Data: Collation and analysis of data on strategic priorities (e.g., recycling and collection rates for beverage packaging, market data, or energy drink intake and consumption statistics). Monitor, analyse, and update Parliament (including devolved nations) and institutions on regulatory topics relevant to Red Bull’s strategic interests. Engage with external advisors on trade policy, data, and sustainability topics.
• Support: Support the UK & Ireland Regulatory and Government Affairs Manager in executing Red Bull’s advocacy activities in coordination with the Science, Regulatory and Government Affairs team. Help develop key messages and engagement plans for regulatory affairs engagement, including memorandums, messaging documents, briefings, and policy submissions. Where needed, organise and attend meetings with third parties to represent the company’s positions and interests and build strong working relationships with external stakeholders. Work with European colleagues to brief, analyse, and prepare for European-wide regulatory developments impacting Ireland and, where relevant, the United Kingdom.

Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role

• Political science and/or Law Degree from a recognized university, ideally post-graduate level. Advanced education in government relations (e.g., Law, Political Science, Public Affairs, International Relations).
• Additional education in corporate communications, food science, or equivalent international experience is a plus.
• Proven professional experience in a regulatory role, law firm, or public affairs/government relations agency, international corporation, or similar institution (food area is a plus).
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills in English with the ability to interact at high business and stakeholder levels and under pressure. Ability to build trust and promote confidence both externally and internally.
• Results-driven self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced regulatory environment. Strong problem-solving, negotiation skills, and sound judgment.
• Excellent knowledge of the political/legislative/regulatory environment for foods or FMCG, including packaging and sustainability, in the United Kingdom.
• Knowledge of UK food law, science and sustainability trends and related topics.
• Ability to create and deliver presentations and educational tools.
• Effective relationship-building and collaboration skills.
• Ability to prioritise dynamic workload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Pro-active team-player with strong interpersonal skills and high resilience; willingness to travel on short notice.

At Red Bull, we exist to give people wings. We recognise the value of a diverse workforce and welcome all qualified applicants. We make recruiting decisions based on experience, skills, potential and talent: everyone is welcome here.

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Food and Beverage Services

Note: This position is active and accepting applications where applicable. If the job is closed, an expiry notice will appear here.