Description

Lead Regulatory Advisor

Location : Menstrie (Scotland), Dublin or London

12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Closing date : 22 / 07 / 2024

Join our Supply Team

As the home of iconic brands such as Baileys, Guinness, Smirnoff, and Johnnie Walker, at Diageo we source, produce, and deliver 6.5 billion litres of world-leading products every year across 180 markets globally. Because of this huge undertaking, we rely on highly advanced systems as well as the very best talent to make sure our businesses continue to run smoothly. To give you some idea of the scale of our operation, over half of our 30,000 employees work in our supply chains. We have teams in over 100 sites across more than 30 countries, but what matters is that wherever you work, you’re part of a diverse, inclusive team where there are opportunities for everyone.

Whether you work in planning, logistics, technical teams or manufacturing, you’ll be part of an innovative, dynamic organisation. We set ourselves the highest standards, and our practices have earned us international recognition. And it’s people with energy, dedication and problem-solving skills who’ll help us get even better. In return, we offer a world of opportunities for you to explore, to shape and progress your career.

About the Role :

The role of Lead Regulatory Advisor sits within the Global Regulatory Team, which is part of the Global Governance Team.

The purpose of this role is to ensure compliance of products manufactured within Global Supply and to identify new and changing regulations impacting our products.

Key Accountabilities :

Horizon Scanning :

Lead horizon scanning for regulations impacting Diageo products for a specific region, determining risks and opportunities and delivery of action planning.

Lead and influence legislation to shape and support optimum outcomes for our brands and reputation.

Product Compliance Delivery :

Lead the delivery of product compliance for both market of manufacture and market of sale for specific product categories and regions.

Find opportunities for product compliance optimisation during Innovations, Renovations and Integrations.

Regulatory Compliance Management :

Create and maintain regulatory position papers and guidelines.

Review and maintain regulatory guidance documents, defining key requirements for all markets, collaborating with market legal & CR.

Regulatory Support :

Provide regulatory expertise to Categories, Science & Technology and Margin Enhancement in support of the delivery of the Diageo Supply Chain & Procurement Strategy.

Provide regulatory expertise to markets and production sites if issues or challenges arise.

Qualifications and Experience Required :

Minimum 3 years’ experience in a regulatory role within consumer goods industry.

Ideal candidate will be proficient in beverage food or alcohol laws and procedures, documentation requirements, labelling laws, and have good understanding of beverage or alcohol manufacturing processes.

Technical degree or equivalent qualification (Food Science / Science / Engineering).

Proven track record of leading and delivering cross functionally across a regional, international or global environment.

Experience of assessing ingredients, recipes and labels against regulatory requirements.

Ability to assess complex and ambiguous information and create clear guidance for partners.

Self-starter with an ability to work independently and with remote and virtual teams.

Able to effectively communicate at all levels, both verbal and written, with internal team members, external government agencies and 3rd Party vendors and customers.

Proficiency in computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Working with Us

Flexibility is key to success in our business and many of our people work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time, compressed hours, flexible location. Please talk to us about what flexibility means to you and don’t let anything stop you from applying.We believe the most diverse and inclusive culture makes for a better business and a better world.

We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realise its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base.

Around the world we have a number of inclusive Business and Employee Resource Groups known as BRGs and ERGs. These influential groups, made up of our people, represent various viewpoints, experiences and communities who generate thought-provoking work to enhance our business and workplace, creating a sense of belonging and opportunities for all.

Join us and you can also expect a highly competitive and flexible rewards and benefits package including :

Contemporary work life balance policies and wellbeing activities

Contributary pension scheme

Comprehensive health insurance

Annual bonus

Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and listened to, is a crucial part of this. We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a better world. We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realise its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base.

Join us, and you'll be part of an organisation that embraces diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you'll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You'll be part of — and help build — an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, approaches, and more. And you'll help us champion inclusion and diversity across our entire business : with our employees, our suppliers, across our brands, and within the communities in which we operate.

About Us

With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 30,000 dedicated people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands.

Join us and you’ll collaborate, explore, and innovate. Challenge and be challenged. Together with passionate people from all over the world, you’ll build brands consumers love.

We value each other and celebrate different perspectives. In our inclusive culture, you’ll have the backing you need to test new ideas and learn from them. Harness your passion and desire to grow as you make your mark. Let’s unlock a brighter, more exciting future together.

Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. To achieve this, we need the world’s very best people. We're looking for people with curiosity, creativity, boldness and a sense of purpose to take Diageo and our timeless, pioneering brands to the next level.

Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you

Worker Type : Regular

Primary Location :

International Supply Technical Centre – Menstrie

Additional Locations :

1HQ, St James Gate

Job Posting Start Date :

2024-07-10