Product Compliance & Sustainability Coordinator

Position: Product Compliance & Sustainability Coordinator
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
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