Junior Regulatory Affairs Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
SGK is a global packaging and brand experience company. From idea to implementation, we deliver packaging solutions and brand experiences that give brands the freedom to speak louder, scale faster and grow stronger. We simplify marketing and amplify brands to deliver value. SGK is a Matthews International company.
ROLE SUMMARY
We are recruiting for a Junior Regulatory Affairs Manager to work onsite with our Client, KraftHeinz, in Wigan. This is a 12 months fixed term contract.
This is a hybrid role, 3 days in the office and 2 days at home. To start asap.
Purpose of Role
- To ensure all product labels used by Kraft Heinz in Europe comply with food legislation, government guidelines and company policies
To support Marketing in the provision, and legislation approval, of product information for all types of communication
To provide information and advice on legislation for product formulation and labelling issues
To approve ingredient and product specifications for legislation and nutrition and support other requests for information relating to labelling
To develop an awareness of EU and UK food legislation and government guidance
- To review and approve label artwork to ensure it meets legislation requirements.
To approve advertising copy and external communications to ensure they are not misleading and conform to legislation
To review recipes and ingredient specifications, ensuring compositional requirements are met, codes of practice adhered to and company policies complied with.
To support the business in the provision of label information relating to products sold in Europe
To develop relevant knowledge of Kraft Heinz business processes, products and relevant legislation.
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Advertising & Public Relations
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Junior Regulatory Affairs Manager roles across SGK's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Advertising & Public Relations.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £28,000 - £37,053 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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