About the job

Regulatory Compliance Manager |Product Stewardship & Regulatory Manager

REACH & CLP | Chemicals | £65,000 - £80,000 ( 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 - £80,000 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.

If you're looking for a role where you'll influence business decisions rather than simply maintain compliance, we'd love to hear from you.