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.