Head of Regulatory & Commercial (M&I)

This role leads regulatory strategy and business development at Ashbury.

• Experience in a senior regulatory affairs role • Several years of food law experience gained in a commercial, enforcement or policy-setting environment • In-depth knowledge of UK & EU food regulations

• Home-based role* • 25 days annual leave plus public holidays as standard* • Additional annual leave with length of service • Option to buy additional annual leave • Charity days and time off to support your favourite charity • Payroll Charity giving scheme • Cycle to Work scheme and much more!

The Role This role leads regulatory strategy and business development at Ashbury. It: • Sets & delivers regulatory strategy in line with company goals • Leads the Commercial & Key Account Management teams for M&I clients • Leads business development and drives top-line growth About You • Experience in a senior regulatory affairs role • Several years of food law experience gained in a commercial, enforcement or policy-setting environment • In-depth knowledge of UK & EU food regulations Sales • Grow the top line by 10% (c. £2m in 2027). • Acquire ICP “A & B” customers, including large retailers and manufacturers. • Increase revenue per customer and expand the number of services used per account. • Reset the team’s ways of working – establish clear structure, sales process and accountabilities. • Lead a team that is accountable, commercially focused, & results-driven. • Sales Execution – focus on acquiring new business from high potential segments. • Client Relationship Management. Position Ashbury as a strategic partner & secure access to senior decision makers. Regulatory Strategy • Accountable for developing & implementing Ashbury’s regulatory management strategy in line with business goals • Lead and develop the business plan for Horizon Scanning Management & identify changes in legislation and guidance for key countries and establish training/implementation plans for the business • Responsible for our Knowledge Management and Knowledge Sharing Plans • Responsible for leading, from a regulatory perspective, the development of Ashbury as thought leaders in the industry • Monitor changes in industry best practice and application, ensuring standards are set for our technical and regulatory teams • Represent Ashbury at relevant industry events, including participation at ‘top table’ discussions on regulatory affairs. • Lead in discussions with our clients on regulatory issues to support their regulatory agenda Commercial Accountabilities • Ensure client services are delivered in line with commercial agreements & are profitable. • Identify new business opportunities & market segments for growth • Implement efficiency strategies to increase profitability. • For the existing and potential clients ensure a contact matrix is part of the business plan; is actioned and measurable. • Build strong relationships & interface superbly across multiple functions and levels of the key clients within the portfolio. Performance Management • Set clear performance goals, KPIs, and targets for teams, departments, or projects & monitor individual and team performance Benefits • Home-based role* • 25 days annual leave plus public holidays as standard* • Additional annual leave with length of service • Option to buy additional annual leave • Charity days and time off to support your favourite charity • Payroll Charity giving scheme • Cycle to Work scheme and much more! Originally posted on Himalayas Regulatory-Affairs-Manager, Regulatory-Affairs-Director, Key-Account-Manager, Business-Development-Manager, Commercial-Director, Head-Of-Regulatory-Affairs, Senior-Regulatory-Director, Director-Of-Compliance-And-Regulatory-Affairs