Product Safety and Compliance Specialist

Product Safety & Compliance Specialist

Industry: Ecommerce & Consumer Products

Location: York (On-site)

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000

The Opportunity

An established and fast-growing ecommerce business within the consumer products sector is seeking a Product Safety & Compliance Specialist to take ownership of UK and EU product compliance across a diverse and expanding product portfolio.

This is a hands-on role offering real influence, working closely with Buying, Product, and Operations teams to ensure products are safe, compliant, and ready for market. You will also play a key role in strengthening and improving compliance processes as the business continues to scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of product compliance across UK and EU markets
• Interpret and apply relevant regulations, including:
  • UKCA / CE marking requirements
  • GPSR, EMC, LVD, RoHS, REACH

• Prepare, review, and maintain:
  • Technical Documentation
  • Declarations of Conformity

• Assess supplier documentation and laboratory test reports, identifying gaps and recommending further testing where required
• Ensure all labelling, safety warnings, and user instructions meet regulatory standards
• Liaise directly with suppliers to obtain and validate compliance documentation
• Work cross-functionally with Buying and Product teams to embed compliance early in the product lifecycle
• Support responses to regulatory and marketplace compliance enquiries
• Maintain accurate compliance records and contribute to continuous process improvement

Skills & Experience Required

• Experience in product compliance, product safety, quality assurance, or regulatory affairs within consumer goods or related industries
• Strong knowledge of UKCA and CE marking requirements
• Proven experience working with:
  • Technical Files
  • Declarations of Conformity
  • Supplier compliance documentation

• Experience reviewing test reports and identifying compliance risks
• Confident in engaging with and challenging suppliers when required
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple product categories and competing priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset

Working Arrangements

• Full-time position (37.5 hours per week)
• Flexible start times between 08:00 - 09:30, with corresponding finish times
• Based on-site in York (5 days per week)
• Due to location, own transport is essential

Benefits

• Private medical insurance and employee assistance programme
• Life insurance and income protection
• Enhanced annual leave + bank holidays
• Additional leave for long service
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Flexitime and work-life balance initiatives
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discounts and wellbeing support
• Free parking and regular company social events

About the Business

This organisation operates within the ecommerce and retail sector, supplying a broad portfolio of consumer products across home, lifestyle, and seasonal categories. With a strong focus on innovation and continuous improvement, the business is expanding its market presence both in the UK and internationally.