Compliance and Sustainability Lead

An exciting opportunity has opened for a Product Compliance and Sustainability Lead to establish and drive compliance and sustainability initiatives within a fast-paced manufacturing and distribution environment in Aldershot. This strategic and hands-on role is ideal for someone with 3+ years of experience in product compliance, regulatory affairs, or sustainability looking to build and shape a new function from the ground up.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 31 days of holiday (including public holidays)
• Workplace pension scheme
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Referral bonus
• Year of Service (YOS) recognition initiative
• Office-based with a collaborative, supportive team culture
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact in shaping sustainability and compliance functions

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with applicable UK and EU product legislation, including REACH, RoHS, WEEE, and the General Product Safety Regulation (GSPR).
• Liaise with suppliers to gather accurate compliance documentation and product conformity data.
• Maintain and manage technical files, declarations, safety data sheets, and certification records.
• Respond to compliance-related customer queries in a timely and professional manner.
• Monitor and interpret regulatory changes, providing internal guidance and updates.
• Lead the development of a sustainability roadmap, including setting targets and defining reporting mechanisms.
• Identify and implement sustainable materials, packaging options, and eco-friendly production methods.
• Integrate sustainability considerations into product design and supply processes.
• Ensure accurate environmental claims through data verification and compliance with applicable standards.
• Act as the central point of contact for compliance and sustainability-related inquiries.
• Provide training and guidance across teams to build internal awareness and accountability.
• Develop tools for tracking compliance and sustainability performance, ensuring readiness for audits and customer requests.
• Collaborate on new product development to assess compliance risks and sustainability impact.
• Perform risk assessments for new product styles, evaluating testing requirements, supplier suitability, and feasibility.
• Coordinate product documentation and manage final compliance sign-off before production.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in product compliance, regulatory affairs, or sustainability.
• Strong knowledge of UK/EU regulations (e.g. REACH, GSPR) and ability to interpret technical documentation.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex topics clearly to varied audiences.
• High attention to detail and strong documentation management skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with compliance tracking systems or databases.

Desirable:

• Exposure to ISO 14001 or other environmental management systems.
• Experience with consumer goods, food-contact items, or electronic product compliance is a plus.