Millie Preston

Regulatory affairs professional with a First Class BSc in Food Science & Nutrition and experience delivering core food regulatory consultancy services across international markets. Strong regulatory advisory capability, with a proven ability to translate complex food legislation into clear, practical, client‑focused advice through effective written and verbal communication. Highly organised and quality‑focused, with experience managing projects to time, budget, and standard.

Collaborative and commercially aware, contributing positively to team culture, service development, and stakeholder engagement.

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.

Bachelor of Science - Food Science & Nutrition - Northumbria University (2016 - 2020)