REGULATORY AFFAIRS MANAGER

Job content

OVERVIEW:

We’re here to unite the conditioning community. We believe that putting the sweat in today, prepares us for tomorrow. So, we give people the tools they need to reach further, go faster, be stronger. We celebrate those who show up – for themselves – to be their physical or mental best, whatever that means for them. It’s what we want for our community, and our team. A team that’s growing rapidly around the world. A collective of talented individuals working together to invent Gymshark’s future. Our plans are ambitious, and we’re looking for people who want to join us for the ride – our growth will be your growth.
WE HIRE PEOPLE.
**
Real-life humans, each with their own unique set of thoughts, beliefs, cultures, identities and a background and body that is completely individual. Together, all these unique humans make Gymshark stronger.
If you’re reading this, you’re probably applying for or considering applying for a job with us, and we want you to know that Gymshark is an equal opportunity employer. For us, that means we always, and will always, strive to be as inclusive as possible in all aspects of employment and that we do not, and will not, tolerate discrimination of any kind.

Are you our next* Regulatory Affairs Manager?* We’re looking for someone to join our Sourcing team, to be responsible for product legislation compliance for existing and new products categories and to be responsible for setting strategy, SOP, and policies both internally and externally, thereby successfully supporting Gymshark’s business growth strategy across the globe.
Someone who wants to be part of a team that lifts each other up; a team that fails together and celebrates together. Someone who likes each day to be different, the challenge of doing things differently, and the freedom to figure things out for themselves. We work hard, sure, but we have a laugh while we do it.
Sound like you? Here’s the role up close:

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

You will be responsible for building a team to monitoring product compliance and regulatory affairs, focusing on product safety and testing compliance, COO marking, size conversion, and accuracy of product description/market verbiages used in all our global markets.

• Delivering global regulatory provisions for each of Gymshark’s International markets to ensure legal product compliance.
• Communicating product and labelling requirements to appropriate stakeholders, including translations.
• You will perform reviews to confirm sizing, label, and product acceptability.
• Anticipating, communicating, and handling regulatory changes with respect to existing regulations that may impact existing product lines, new product introduction and business growth.
• Assisting in the development of product concepts and marketing claims.
• Evaluating and resolving product compliance issues with cross-functional partners.
• Performing research on regulatory-related topics appropriate to areas of accountability.
• Influencing product development process to mitigate risk.
• Responsible for understanding emerging technical issues and identifying impact, and provide solutions to resolve.
• Monitoring government/regulations applicable to their area of accountability.
• Training internal and external stakeholders on regulatory policies or procedures
• Communicating regulatory information to cross-functional teams and ensure that information is interpreted correctly.
• Implementing or monitor ingcomplaint processing systems to ensure effective and timely resolution of all complaint investigations.
• Training internal and external stakeholders on regulatory policies or procedures.
• Communicating regulatory information to cross-functional teams and ensure that information is interpreted correctly.
• Implement or monitor complaint processing systems to ensure effective and timely resolution of all complaint investigations.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• A recognised degree or qualifications in related product testing or regulatory affairs.
• A minimum of 5 years of work experience in a similar role for an internationally accredited
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise across AMER, MENA & APAC.
• Ideally from a testing company, retailer, or manufacturing/technical service industry.
• Global testing standards (GB/FZ/QB), product labelling and advertising laws are required.
• An understanding AATCC, ASTM, ISO and other international protocols related to textile testing are preferred.
• The ability to make balanced decisions based on technical data, knowledge, and sound judgment.
• To be dependable and able to work independently, set priorities and effectively communicate project update/developments.
• Ability to think strategically, take direction and formulate improvement plans.
• Excellent all-around communication skills, negotiation with the ability and trait to develop partnerships.

When normal office working resumes, our expectation would require candidates to attend to travel to GSHQ, Solihull, UK, occasionally.*
*
THE PERKS.
Competitive ’Win Together, Lose Together’ Bonus
Full private medical insurance with no excess
25 days holidays + your birthday and all the bank Holidays which can be substituted and taken whenever you want.
A truly flexible working culture
A collaborative, creative, and inspiring working environment
Employer pension contributions up to 7%
Life Assurance at four times your basic salary
50% Gymshark Discount & Gymshark Gift Card for each year of service
Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing Support
Great training and learning resources & 10% time for personal development
Choice of hardware and access to the best software
Paid time off when you’re physically and mentally unwell
Very Generous Family Leave package – we support you extending your family
GS CAMPUS PERKS.
Refuel - Healthy fresh food at GSHQ
️‍ ️ Lifting Club (LC) Gym Membership
Free monthly massages
Beauty and Barber facilities
Free on-site parking

Job Type: Full-time