COMPLIANCE GOVERNANCE SPECIALIST

UNILEVER IS LOOKING FOR A COMPLIANCE GOVERNANCE SPECIALIST

Location: HIVE, Unilever Wageningen - the Netherlands

Local conditions apply

For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position and for this vacancy in principle we will first consider candidates based in the Netherlands. If you are based outside of the Netherlands and you are interested to apply, please feel free to do so but we can only take your application on if a decision is made to also recruit outside of the Netherlands.

Salary:  44-64 K gross per year depending on background and experience.

ABOUT UNILEVER

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world. 

JOB PURPOSE

The SERS (Safety, Environmental and Regulatory Science) capability provides safety, sustainability, and regulatory expertise to support the commercialization of new, higher-risk technologies while ensuring product safety and compliance. Within SERS, the Compliance Governance subgroup focuses on designing and strengthening the product compliance framework, implementing future-ready governance practices, monitoring adherence to policies, and managing product risks effectively across Unilever.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE?

• Compliance Governance Framework Development:

Design, implement, and maintain Unilever's product regulatory compliance governance framework.

• Risk Assessment and Management:

Conduct regular regulatory risk assessments to identify and mitigate compliance risks related to processes and products.

Develop mechanisms for monitoring and reporting on compliance risks.

• Training and Awareness:

Design and deliver compliance training programs for employees and management to promote a culture of compliance.

• Reporting and Documentation:

Maintain accurate records of compliance activities, including investigations, audits, and risk assessments.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Work closely with the SERS and Business groups R&D to ensure a cohesive approach to compliance and governance.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS YOU SHOULD HAVE:

• To be considered for this role, you must be holder of a University Degree in science/pharmacy/biochemistry.

• 4-5 years in FMCG or multinational companies.

• 4-5 years in Regulatory or R&D role.

• 1-2 years experience in a similar role.

• You must also be fluent in both written English.

• Creative & Growth mindset

• Data analysis skills

• Project management

• Regulatory knowledge

• Team player

• Fast learner and resilient

• Solution oriented mindset

• Bias for action

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

Unilever is the place where you can be yourself and bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. We offer an exciting & dynamic work environment where you can make things happen. Furthermore, we offer some great reward and benefits!

• Attractive total remuneration package; excellent company pension, bonus, share scheme.

• Flexible cross-disciplinary career opportunities and a wealth of training opportunities & wellbeing resources whenever and wherever.

• Plenty of company-paid holidays to further ensure your work-life balance is maintained.

• We encourage an inclusive culture, which comes to life with interchangeable public holidays, paid paternity leave of 6 weeks and our transgender policy.

• Under the Hybrid Working principles, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 40%-60% in the office or at customers, suppliers or partners to connect and collaborate.  For the time you work from home, we will ensure you are well equipped. When you are at the office , you can enjoy our tasty canteen with prepped food and own products.

• Informal culture and being the first one trying our new products. 

• My Fitness Plan (reduction on your Fitness Subscription).

• Home work allowance

• Company laptop and mobile phone

• Green Mobility Policy.   

EXCITED?

Join Unilever and our team! To apply, you must do so online. Please do not forget to upload your CV and a motivation letter.  Your application will be reviewed against our requirements and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date to provide you with an update on the status of your application.

Looking forward to meeting you! 

Please note this is a Direct Search led by Unilever. Applications from agencies will not be accepted, nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, parenthood, pregnancy or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against. 

By highlighting the gender diversity at the workplace, Unilever encourages women equally men to apply. If you look for a job after a long career break or after any type of leave, do not hesitate to apply.

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