Regulatory Compliance Technologist New Product Development London

At Joseph Joseph we love solving everyday problems through intelligent design to create distinctive, functional products that are a pleasure to own and use. We are one of the world's leading houseware brands with a global presence spanning over 100 countries, available in most major department stores and independent houseware stores worldwide as well as our rapidly growing ecommerce channel.

We are looking for a Regulatory Compliance Technologist to join the Quality team. Reporting to the Head of Quality & Product Compliance, you will play a key role in delivering compliant and safe products to market. This is a hands-on technical role, responsible for identifying and applying applicable regulations, arranging testing, and ensuring accurate regulatory documentation across our diverse product range

What you will be doing:

• Identify compliance requirements during the concept review and specification writing process for all new product developments
• Draft and maintain the regulatory compliance section of product specifications and ensure requirements are clearly communicated and understood by internal and external stakeholders
• Review and approve material data sheets to ensure all substances comply with relevant regulations and the company's Restricted Substances List (RSL), proactively recommending alternative materials where necessary.
• Ensure products and packaging comply with all relevant international product regulations, directives, and standards for all applicable markets, including but not limited to:
• Hazardous Chemicals: UK & EU REACH, RoHS, California Proposition 65, AB1200
• Food Contact Materials: EU 10/2011, FDA 21 CFR 175-178
• Electrical & Electronic Products: Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU), EMC Directive (2014/30/EU), Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), and relevant UKCA/CE/FCC requirements
• Textiles: EU fibre content labelling (Regulation 1007/2011), flammability standards, PFAS
• EU Packaging Directive, The Packaging (Essential Requirements) Regulations 2015, US Model Toxics in Packaging Legislation
• Write and review packaging artwork and labelling elements related to compliance, such as warnings, mandatory markings, and any information required for market access
• Ensure that all proposed product claims are substantiated and legally compliant
• Manage the regulatory testing programme for both new and existing products, including planning, budgeting, and coordinating all testing with external laboratories.
• Investigate any failed testing results and work closely with suppliers and internal teams to address non-conformities and implement corrective actions
• Create and maintain technical files, declarations, certificates of conformities, and any other regulatory documentation required for market access and compliance
• Maintain and manage the company's Restricted Substances List (RSL), ensuring it is clearly communicated to suppliers, and that ongoing compliance is monitored and supported.
• Maintain and manage the approved materials database, ensuring all material documentation is accurate, up to date, and easily accessible.
• Monitor changes in global regulatory landscapes and inform stakeholders of their potential impact
• Support incident response relating to regulatory non-compliance, including documentation and resolution tracking
• Support compliance with product-related sustainability and environmental regulations (e.g., UK Green Claims Code, ECO Claims guidelines)

What we need from you:

• Degree in a scientific or technical discipline (e.g., Chemistry, Engineering, Regulatory Affairs)
• 2+ years' industry experience in regulatory compliance, ideally within consumer products or a related field
• Knowledge of UK, EU, US, and Australian regulatory requirements
• Experience supporting product testing, documentation, and artwork compliance
• High attention to detail with clear written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work independently while collaborating across multiple teams and with suppliers
• An enthusiasm for regulation and a proactive mindset to learn and grow

What you will get from us:

• Competitive salary and holiday allowance
• Company performance related bonus
• A pension contribution
• An exclusive staff discount
• 24/7 healthcare appointment support
• Hybrid working - 3 days in office & 2 days from home and flex start/finish times
• External private employee wellbeing support
• Access to Perkbox
• Volunteer days
• Team Recognition scheme
• Training and Development
• Holiday carry-over scheme
• Season-ticket travel loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Parental Leave support
• Holiday trading (buy/sell) and extra holiday days for long service