Regulatory Compliance Manager

Regulatory Compliance Manager |Product Stewardship & Regulatory Manager

REACH & CLP | Chemicals | £65,000 - £85,000 ( DoE) + Benefits

Nr Newcastle Upon Tyne

Lead Regulatory Compliance, Product Stewardship & Classification Across Europe

Are you an experienced Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Affairs or Product Stewardship professional looking for a role with greater influence ?

If you have strong experience of REACH and CLP legislation within the chemical manufacturing sector, this is an opportunity to become the European regulatory expert for a global manufacturer, helping shape regulatory strategy, support new product development and influence key business decisions.

Reporting to the US Director of Regulatory Affairs & Sustainability, you'll work closely with senior leaders and colleagues across R&D, Commercial, Manufacturing and Sustainability, ensuring regulatory compliance supports innovation and business growth across Europe.

What You'll Be Doing

* Lead Regulatory Compliance and Product Stewardship across European markets.

* Ensure compliance with REACH, CLP and wider UK & EU chemical legislation.

* Provide regulatory guidance throughout the product development lifecycle.

* Monitor legislative changes and translate regulatory requirements into practical commercial solutions.

* Partner with R&D, Commercial, Manufacturing and Sustainability teams on new and existing products.

* Represent the business with industry associations and regulatory bodies.

* Help build and develop the UK & European Regulatory Compliance function.

About You

We're keen to hear from professionals working in Regulatory Affairs, Regulatory Compliance, Product Stewardship or Classification Labelling & Packaging within the chemical manufacturing sector.

Your current title could be:

* Regulatory Compliance Manager

* Regulatory Affairs Manager

* Product Stewardship Manager

* Chemical Compliance Manager

* Technical Compliance Manager

* Senior Regulatory Specialist

You'll ideally have:

* Strong experience applying REACH and CLP regulations within the chemical industry.

* Experience interpreting UK and EU chemical legislation in a commercial manufacturing environment.

* A scientific degree or equivalent industry experience.

* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

* Knowledge of Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR) and Packaging & Packaging Waste legislation would be advantageous, but is not essential.

What's On Offer

* £65,000 - £85,000 depending on experience.

* Benefits package.

* A strategic role with genuine influence across the European business.

* International exposure within a global organisation.

* The opportunity to shape and grow the UK European Regulatory Compliance function.

* Long-term career development with an innovative and well-established manufacturer
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed