Company Description Informa is one of the world's leading knowledge providers. We create and deliver highly specialized information through publishing, events, training, market intelligence, and expertise, providing valuable knowledge to individuals, businesses and organizations worldwide.
Informa Markets creates platforms for industries to trade, innovate and grow. We provide customers and partners around the globe with opportunities to engage, experience, and do business through face-to-face exhibitions, specialist digital content, and actionable data solutions. As the world's leading exhibitions organizer, with over 500 international events, we bring a diverse range of specialist markets to life, unlocking opportunities and helping them to thrive 365 days of the year.
This role sits in our Health and Nutrition portfolio under the Market Integrity team
Job Description
Position Summary: The Standards Specialist is responsible for implementing and maintaining an effective compliance program for New Hope Network and SupplySide events, publications, and digital portfolio. This includes participating in standards development, establishing compliance strategies and attending events.
Duties Include:
Review exhibitor labeling to determine eligibility for events based on ingredient and regulatory requirements
Review advertisements and paid content to determine eligibility for publication
Verify third-party certifications used by exhibitors
Perform compliance audits of exhibitor materials at virtual and in-person trade events
Manage workflow efficiently and ensure the smooth operation of departmental responsibilities
Stay current with industry development, innovation and regulatory challenges related to food/beverages, dietary supplements, cosmetics, devices, pet products and cleaners
Maintain accurate account and compliance records in Salesforce
Develop and coordinate projects with event sales, content, operations and customer service teams to consistently enforce compliance with the Standards and Compliance programs
Help continuously improve the application and review process, and our integrity programs overall
Participate and lead team projects related to ingredient standards, policy, automation, SOPs and other operational and substantive areas as needed
Travel, as required, to Natural Products Expo and SupplySide
Qualifications
1-3 years of experience with the labeling of FDA-regulated products OR 1-3yrs experience in Natural and Organic Product industry
Awareness of USDA Organic Standards required
Must be able to walk and stand on show floor during events
Ability to travel as needed
Extremely organized with excellent attention to detail
Ability to exercise good judgment
Self-starter, responsible and takes pride in work well done
Effective listener and communicator, both written and verbal
Conscientious in record-keeping with an appreciation for data integrity
Aptitude and enthusiasm for working with new technology
Productive working independently and as part of a team
Good interpersonal skills and adapts easily to change
Associate or bachelor's degree
Paralegal experience a plus but not required
Additional Information
The salary range for this position $55,000 - $65,000/YR, depending on experience
We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Here's some of what you can expect when you join us. But don't just take our word for it – see what our colleagues have to say at LifeAt.Informa.com
Our benefits include:
Freedom & flexibility: colleagues rate us highly for the flexibility and trust they receive, and we support a range of working patterns
Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks
Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too
Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it's time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves
Time out: 15 days PTO rising to 20 after three years and 25 after six years, plus 10 national holidays, a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
Competitive benefits, including a 401k match, health, vision and dental insurance, parental leave and an ESPP offering company shares at a minimum 15% discount
Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, free access to a wellness app and more
Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programs
As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world
We're not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most – although not all – of the skills and experience listed, we welcome your application.
At Informa, you'll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments, we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses, including all of those protected by law. Ask us or see our website for full information.
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