Regulatory Affairs Advisor - Campden BRI - Remote, with travel to Chipping Campden, Cotswolds
(2024-07)
- Lead responsibility for the USA regulatory market, acting as a key point of contact for legislative interpretation, client enquiries, and delivery of core regulatory services.
- Expanded advisory support to the UK and EU markets, providing clear guidance on food legislation and product compliance.
- Deliver core regulatory consultancy services, including tailored written and verbal advice, ensuring projects are delivered to time and budget and to a high standard of quality.
- Translate complex legal provisions and emerging legislative developments into practical, client‑focused advice for both internal and external stakeholders.
- Manage ongoing client interactions relating to the application and interpretation of food law, supporting repeat work and proactive client engagement.
- Contribute to and deliver internal and external training, supporting knowledge development and capability building within the regulatory team and wider business.
- Support publications, events, and scheduled legislation courses, enhancing the visibility and reach of regulatory services.
- Maintain a high level of awareness of current and emerging food legislation, proactively identifying impacts for clients and service delivery.
Regulatory Affairs Assistant - Campden BRI - Remote, with travel to Nutfield, Surrey
(2023-02 - 2024-06)
- Monitored and analysed USA food legislation and related developments, supporting accurate and timely regulatory advice.
- Responded to enquiries from members, clients, and colleagues on the content, interpretation, and application of food law.
- Prepared clear, tailored written and verbal regulatory advice, supporting decision‑making and compliance activities.
- Produced structured summaries of USA legislation to support internal knowledge sharing and client communications.
- Contributed to legislation courses, publications, and regulatory events, supporting service delivery and client engagement.
- Supported the delivery of contract regulatory services in line with agreed timelines and budgets.
- Contributed to research projects and supported the identification and implementation of service and process improvements.
- Demonstrated continuous professional development and increasing regulatory competence, supporting progression to advisory‑level responsibilities.
Assessment Reviewer, Food Sciences - NCFE - Remote
(2021-04 - 2023-02)
Specialised in writing, reviewing, and scrutinising core science assessment papers, with a focus on Food Science assessments for technical-based qualifications (T levels are equivalent to 3 A levels and designed for 16-18 year olds).
- Evaluate, edit, update, and finalise written work of other contributors within agreed timelines.
- Perform high-quality proofreading of written exams and projects.
- Propose ideas and develop papers.
- Scrutineer assessments in other science areas.
Head of Online Merchandise - Milton & Humble - Newcastle – Remote, with frequent visits across the UK and USA
(2021-11 - 2023-02)
- Lead all aspects of online merchandise portfolio, ensuring services were delivered on time, to specification and in line with client requirements for a major UK department store.
- Acted as the primary client and stakeholder interface, managing relationships with retail buyers, copywriters, IT providers and 142 external suppliers, and supporting collaborative, solution‑focused outcomes.
- Coordinated and delivered an online product launch, including stock selection, sourcing, photography and content creation, applying structured project management across multiple workstreams.
- Developed, administered and optimised two stock databases in collaboration with an external IT company, improving data accuracy, integrity and process efficiency.
- Procured high‑quality stock at competitive cost through effective supplier engagement, supporting commercial performance and sustainable portfolio growth.
- Oversaw and streamlined product supply across 16 UK retail stores, ensuring continuity of service and alignment between online and physical channels.
- Created and quality‑checked over 200 individual product descriptions, delivering consistent, compliant and customer‑focused online content.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced photography turnaround time, broadened product styles and enhanced customer engagement.
- Played a key role in improving portfolio performance, contributing to the online business moving from lowest ranking to 7th out of 16 within one year (a 56.25% improvement), outperforming nine physical stores.
New Product Development Technologist - SK Foods - Wynyard
(2021-02 - 2021-11)
- Acted as a key liaison between cross‑functional internal teams (including kitchens, laboratories, factories, and commercial teams) to support the development and launch of new food products.
- Worked collaboratively with multiple stakeholders (50+ colleagues) to align technical development, compliance considerations, and commercial requirements.
- Supported factory trials across three manufacturing sites, coordinating communication between development, production, and quality teams to progress products from concept to shop‑floor implementation.
- Engaged with external stakeholders and customers, gathering insights on requirements, expectations, and emerging trends from UK retail environments to inform development priorities.
Food Education Enterprise Assistant - Food Nation - Byker, Newcastle
(2018-07 - 2019-07)
- Held responsibility for the leadership, coordination, and training of a large volunteer workforce (150+ volunteers), providing direction, onboarding, and ongoing support to ensure consistent standards of delivery.
- Took operational decisions relating to staffing, scheduling, and service delivery for community food and nutrition programmes delivered to groups of varying size and need.
- Designed and implemented a new procurement policy, making evidence‑based decisions that reduced costs, improved supplier relationships, and strengthened sustainability practices.
- Led the planning and management of a weekly community food service, overseeing people, resources, and delivery under time pressure while maintaining a safe and welcoming environment.
- Contributed to recruitment and engagement strategies for volunteers, supporting retention, motivation, and effective team functioning.
