Product Compliance & Sustainability Coordinator

Description

Product Compliance & Sustainability Coordinator

Location: Medway, Kent

Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 per annum

Bonus: Performance-related discretionary bonus

Hours: Mon-Thu 8:30-17:00, Fri 9:00-15:00

The Company

A specialist supplier of innovative, branded and bespoke gifting products and packaging solutions for major retail and brand partners, with a strong focus on design, compliance, and end-to-end product delivery.

The Role

Supports new product development from early concept through to launch, ensuring products and packaging are safe, compliant, accurately documented, and sustainable.

My client is looking for a detail-focused compliance and product professional supporting the development of safe, compliant, and sustainable products. The role requires strong organisation, supplier communication skills, and the ability to manage documentation and regulatory requirements in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Research new and existing market products

Identify required testing, warnings, and product information

Carry out internal testing and record results accurately

Work with overseas suppliers to complete product specifications

Maintain accurate, up-to-date, and controlled documentation

Communicate directly with suppliers to resolve queries or changes

Review and update packaging text and information

Support artwork approvals ensuring legal compliance

Help implement correct recycling and sustainability labelling

Ensure products meet safety, legal, and environmental standards

Keep up to date with relevant regulatory changes

Support compliance requirements for customers and brands

Support sustainable packaging initiatives

Maintain records on packaging materials and recyclability

Stay informed on sustainability legislation and best practice

Maintain product data in systems such as SAP

Manage testing records and documentation

Support supplier accreditation processes

Provide wider team support where required

Essential Skills & Experience

Experience in product development, technical, compliance, or quality roles (FMCG/retail preferred)

Strong understanding of product, packaging, and regulatory compliance

High attention to detail with strong documentation accuracy

Experience working with suppliers and internal stakeholders

Excellent organisation and ability to manage multiple deadlines xjnqpsq

Confident with systems (e.g. SAP) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Strong record-keeping and structured working approach

Interest in sustainability and packaging regulations

Able to work independently and escalate issues appropriately

Desirable Skills

Knowledge of packaging materials and recycling systems (e.g. OPRL)

Experience with product testing or artwork approval processes

Experience working with overseas suppliers

Awareness of regulations such as HFSS, DRS, or EUDR

Benefits

Performance and business-related discretionary bonus

25 days holiday plus bank holidays plus additional closure over Christmas

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Employee assistance programme

Employee discount and voucher schemes

Laptop and company phone provided

Ad ID: 5418366652