Senior Consultant - Regulations Expert, Packaging - Remote / Flexible (UK & Europe based)

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Anthesis Group

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Anthesis is looking for a Regulatory Expert in Packaging to join our Circularity and Value Chain Transformation team. You will be a key player in our Products & Packaging portfolio, where we design data-driven, future-proof strategies that minimize environmental impact. In this role, you’ll bridge the gap between complex legislation—like the PPWR—and actionable business requirements. We are looking for a technical expert who can ensure accuracy and mitigate risk while driving excellence across our global projects.



Key Responsibilitie


s
Project & Technical Leadersh


  • ip
    Manage multiple concurrent proje    cts, delivering high-quality, high-impact work that drives results for Anthesis clien
  • ts.Provide technical leadership and guidance to both clients and colleagues on leading standards and trends, integrating this expertise into projects, proposals, and service evoluti
  • on.Draft comprehensive reports and presentations that distill complex information into key messages to inform strategic decision-maki


ng.
Regulatory Expertise & Anal


  • ysis
    Execute detailed regulatory deep-    dives to help clients interpret and action critical requirements, future-proof their operations, and plan for new legislative initiat
  • ives.Conduct regulatory readiness assessments focusing on existing and upcoming packaging framew
  • orks.Perform landscape reviews, including sustainable packaging regulations and competitor commitm
  • ents.Utilize data analysis to identify gaps or inaccuracies, developing well-reasoned approaches and assumptions to bridge


them.
Client Relationship & Business Devel


  • opment
    Lead and grow client relati    onships, acting as the primary point of contact and trusted advisor with a relentless focus on their sustainability s
  • uccess.Develop and deliver high-impact proposals in collaboration with client managers, while also generating leads with existing clients through a deep understanding of their business


goals.
Innovation & Thought Le


  • adership
    Proactively monitor and analyze emergi    ng trends in sustainable packaging, supply chains, and innovative materials, translating these insights into actionable client recomme
  • ndations.Collaborate with global experts to represent Anthesis at industry-leading conferences, fostering strategic connections and part
  • nerships.Drive the creation of innovative thought leadership content, transforming complex concepts into accessible and engaging materials for diverse a


udiences.
Skills, Knowledge &


Expertise
Education &


  • Experience
    Academic     Background: Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related field; a Graduate degree is highl
  • y preferred.Expertise & Tenure: 5+ years of professional experience, demonstrating a strong track record as a packa
  • ging expert.Sector Mix: A proven blend of experience across packaging engineering (focused on raw materials, FMCG, or supply chain) and the consul
  • ting sector.Industry Background: Previous in-house experience with brands, retailers, or SMEs is hi


ghly valued.
Core Regulatory Expertise (Essentia


  • l Must-Haves)
    Subject Mat    ter Expertise: Deep, authoritative knowledge of packaging regulations, specifically SUPD, PPWR, and EPR. This includes mastery of recyclability requirements, substance restrictions (e.g., PFAS), and related E
  • U legislation.Regulatory Translation: Proven ability to interpret complex legal and regulatory texts, converting them into practical, actionable guidance for clients and i


nternal teams.
Technical Mastery & Data Literacy


  • (Nice to Have)
    Material Science &    amp; Compliance: Strong experience in packaging design and materials, including composition, recyclability, recycled content, and compliance documentation (e.g., Declaration of
  • conformity/DoC).Risk Management: Advanced technical risk assessment skills, with a focus on identifying compliance gaps and developing robust mitiga
  • tion strategies.Data Literacy: Proficiency in packaging data collection, validation, and meeting complex regulatory reporti


ng requirements.
Consulting & S


  • trategic Delivery
    C    ommercial Support: Experience supporting client delivery and proposals, providing technical input into bids and leading high-level stakeh
  • older discussions.Project Delivery: Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, ensuring total regulatory accuracy while meeting commercial timelines and cl
  • ient expectations.Stakeholder Engagement: Exceptional capability to engage with diverse stakeholders, including suppliers, legal teams, and cross-function


al business units.
Leadershi


  • p & Team Growth
    Capability Building: Proven ability to build internal expertise by mentoring teams and reducing single-point dependency throug
  • h knowledge sharing.Communication Excellence: Superior command of English, with the agility to work independently in virtual, fast-paced matrix environments across


multiple tim


  • e zones.
    Job Benefits
    Work within a highly motivated team in an innovative and rapidly
  • growing global companyOpportunity to have a direct impact and be a key part of the growth and development of the
  • business and the teamWork solely on projects that have an impact on the sustainability and climate change goals/
  • challenges for clientsOpportunity to work with, collaborate with and learn from sustainability SME’s who are passionate about the work they do and the im
  • pact Anthesis can haveExposure to a wide range of clients and proj
  • ects on a global basisCompetitive salary in line with education,
  • experience and skillsAn opportunity to participate in the Anthesis Employee Participation Plan (EPP), an industry-pioneering employee incentive plan that allows all employees to be rewarded for the growth in the equ
  • ity value of Anthesis.Cooperative, supportive and op


en working atmosphere.