Compliance & Regulatory Technologist

The Role:

Got a sharp eye for detail and a genuine interest in food regulation? Here's a role where that expertise really matters.

We're on the hunt for a Compliance & Regulatory Technologist to join our Technical team as the driving force behind our packaging accuracy and regulatory compliance. You'll make sure every product we ship is fully compliant and correctly labelled across the UK, EU, US and every other market we touch - protecting our brand while helping us grow with confidence.

If you get satisfaction from getting the details exactly right, enjoy untangling regulatory complexity, and want a role where your knowledge directly shapes what ends up on shelf - this one's for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver accurate and up-to-date food packaging data to fulfil business commitments and legal obligations.

• Maintain QUID calculations and work closely with the finance team to ensure correct loading of BOMs (Bills of Materials).

• Review artwork and packaging to ensure legal compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

• Develop and sign-off all product specifications in line with business requirements and quality standards.

• Respond to and complete technical requests from other departments and customers in a timely and efficient manner.

• Generate and validate barcodes for products and packaging materials.

• Handle regulatory and export queries, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and export requirements in all markets Little Moons operates in

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the delivery of innovation into operations, ensuring compliance and quality standards are met.

• Stay up-to-date with changes in relevant regulations, industry standards, and best practices, and implement necessary changes to maintain compliance.

• Provide technical support and guidance to other teams as required, promoting a culture of quality and compliance across the organisation.

• Little Moons regulatory and compliance expert supporting the growth of Little Moons

• Provide support for supplier assurance & raw material approvals when required

• Lead regulatory continuous improvement projects

• Contribute to the Brighter Future Sustainability Strategy and company's linked OKRs.

Essential requirements:

• Experience working in Food Regulatory, Technical and Artwork Management

• Strong grasp of UK, EU and US food legislation, particularly around labelling, allergens and additives

• Hands-on experience building and maintaining product specifications

• Experience supporting export compliance and regulatory requirements

• Strong judgement and the ability to apply regulatory knowledge in a practical commercial environment

Desirable Experience / Qualifications:

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology or a related discipline

• Experience with Master Data Management (MDM)

• Exposure to regulatory risk assessment

• Demonstrated experience identifying and implementing process improvements

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role:

• Naturally curious, with a strong sense of accountability and ownership

• Organised, methodical and proactive in their approach

• Collaborative and relationship-focused, able to work effectively across teams

• Comfortable translating complex regulatory requirements into practical business solutions

• Continuously looking for ways to improve processes, simplify ways of working and drive better outcomes

Some of the benefits of working here include:

Little Moons is a fast-growing and dynamic business, the nature of which means roles and responsibilities can change and grow quickly and at scale. We never stand still for long, and for the right person this represents an opportunity to grow and evolve your role and responsibilities with us and to develop your career at pace.

We will provide you with as much support, guidance, and training as you need, and offer the below benefits to boot:

‍⚕️ Medicash, Private Health Scheme & Life Insurance

Enhanced Baby Leave – new parents are entitled to sixteen weeks off on full pay during the child’s first year of life (available to team members who have worked for Little Moons for one year at Week 26 of pregnancy)

Mental Health Support – we partner with Health Assured to provide remote emotional support to team members

Discretionary Annual Bonus based on company performance

❤️ Respect, Trust, and Honesty – personal and professional maturity is important to us, and we keep each other honest

☀️ Your Holidays – 33 days annual leave (Including Bank Holidays)

Additional Days Off with long service

Your Birthday Off

Team Volunteer Days

Cycle to Work Scheme

To be engaged, you must feel included and valued, so we have built, and nurtured, a culture where inclusiveness is not a buzzword, but a way of being.

Our approach to diversity is simple - it’s about embracing everyone, and everyone is welcome at Little Moons. We are committed to welcoming everyone, regardless of gender identity, orientation or expression. We are diverse in age, race, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and perspective. Our diversity fuels our innovation, brings diversity of thought, and connects us closer to our customers and the communities we serve.

All applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom.