Product Compliance and Sustainability Lead

Halmer Recruit is seeking a Product Compliance and Sustainability Lead in Aldershot, UK. The role involves ensuring product compliance with UK/EU legislation, leading sustainability initiatives, and collaborating with internal teams and suppliers. Key responsibilities include maintaining compliance records, training staff, and integrating environmental practices. The position offers a salary of £35,000 – £40,000, full-time hours, and benefits such as a pension scheme and holiday purchase options.
Job Title: Product Compliance and Sustainability Lead Location: Aldershot Hours: 08:30am – 5:30pm Monday to Thursday, 8:30am – 5:00pm on Fridays Parking: Onsite Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 (DOE) Benefits: Annual leave purchase scheme, pension scheme, a collaborative and supportive work culture Company overview A dynamic and growing manufacturing business in Aldershot is looking to bring on a Product Compliance and Sustainability Lead to join them in a pivotal new role. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to shape compliance processes and drive forward a sustainability agenda from the ground up. Working closely with internal departments and senior leadership, you'll lead product compliance efforts while designing and implementing the company’s sustainability roadmap. The role offers a balance of strategy, hands-on work, and future leadership potential. Job description * Ensure products comply with UK/EU legislation such as REACH, RoHS, WEEE, and the new GSPR * Collaborate with suppliers to obtain accurate product documentation and testing data * Maintain compliance records, declarations, and technical files * Respond to customer compliance and safety documentation requests * Stay up to date with regulatory changes and provide internal guidance Sustainability Strategy: * Lead the creation and delivery of a company-wide sustainability roadmap * Research and implement sustainable materials, packaging, and production improvements * Collaborate with procurement and production to integrate environmental best practices * Support accurate environmental claims and sustainability communications Cross-Functional Collaboration: * Act as the go-to expert for internal and external compliance/sustainability queries * Lead training sessions and updates for internal teams * Provide input during new product development to ensure compliance from day one * Coordinate with customers, suppliers, and internal teams on compliance requirements Key Skills & Experience: * Strong understanding of product legislation such as REACH, GSPR, or similar * Able to interpret and communicate regulatory and technical documentation * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Confident managing compliance data and documentation (Excel, trackers, etc.) Desirable: * Familiarity with ISO 14001 or environmental management systems * Background in compliance within manufacturing, consumer goods, or promotional products What’s on Offer? * £35,000 – £40,000 salary (depending on experience) * Onsite parking * 31 days holiday (including public holidays) * Annual leave purchase scheme * Pension scheme * Employee referral bonus * A collaborative and supportive work culture * Opportunity to lead your own department in a business committed to growth and innovation

Salary: GBP 35000 - 40000 per year

Experience: 3 years required