SERS Compliance Governance assistant manager

UNILEVER IS LOOKING FOR SERS COMPIANCE GOVERNANCE ASSISTANT MANAGER

Location: Wageningen – The Netherlands

Local conditions apply

Full-time

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.

ABOUT UNILEVER

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that has 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. 

At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe that one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future. 

JOB PURPOSE:

SERS = Safety, Environmental and Regulatory science.

The SERS 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 team focuses on designing and strengthening the product compliance framework, implementing future-ready governance practices.

The SERS Compliance Partnership role is a part of the Compliance Governance team and will fulfil a truly global role. For regulatory advice and expertise, he/she will work with the Unilever SERS community as well as with External Regulatory Affairs Partners across the globe.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE?

A) Governance:

• Lead activities to establish robust governance within SERS Compliance.

• Provide expert advisory support to enhance operational excellence for internal compliance processes.

• Lead workstreams to establish 2nd line of defense ensuring oversight of existing compliance assurance mechanisms.

B) Partnerships:

• Develop and maintain a network of external Regulatory Affairs partners.

• Act as the relationship manager with our partners and lead the Relationship Managers Community of Practice (CoP). 

• Establish and define operational excellence (ways of workings, speed & agility and governance) for regulatory affairs projects in collaboration with external partners (3rd parties). 

• Formulate best practice guidance on collaboration with Unilever regulatory third parties.

• Oversee the implementation of projects, ensuring strict compliance with all relevant standards and timelines. 

SKILLS WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Process design

• Governance mindset

• Strong communications skills

• Data analysis skills

• Leading through change

• Project management

• Regulatory knowledge

• Team player

• Fast learner and resilient

• Solution oriented mindset and ability to delegate

• Bias for action

• Operational Excellence  

• Collaboration & Coordination  

• Leadership

EXPERIENCE

• To be considered for this role, you must be holder of MSc or equivalent in Chemical Engineering/Science, Toxicology etc

• Previous experience: 5 years in similar role/FMCGs.

• You must also be fluent in both written English.

• Background in regulatory affairs with a strong understanding of relevant standards and requirements. 

• Track record of maintaining operational excellence.

• Experience in Project management.

• Experience in monitoring, evaluating, and documenting information to maintain comprehensive records. 

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).

• Homework 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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