Product Stewardship & Regulatory Compliance Consultant

Penman Consulting; Elsene; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Penman Consulting Limited is seeking an experienced Product Stewardship & Regulatory Compliance Consultant to provide technical expertise and strategic regulatory advice to clients across the chemical industry. You will navigate EU/UK REACH requirements, manage risks and develop strategies aligned with business objectives.

Key responsibilities include advising on classification, labeling, PCNs, SDSs, and dangerous goods compliance, while coordinating with clients and Only Representatives.

Qualifications

• At least five years' experience in regulatory affairs or consultancy.
• Hands-on experience with EU REACH, IUCLID, CLP and SDSs.
• Strong understanding of chemical regulations and supply chain obligations.
• Excellent communication, analytical and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic regulatory advice to clients across the chemical industry.
• Support EU/UK REACH, IUCLID dossiers, registration strategies, and Only Representative coordination.
• Advise on GHS/CLP classification, labelling, PCNs and SDS compliance.
• Help ensure compliance with ADR/RID/IMDG/IATA for dangerous goods.
• Translate regulatory developments into practical client recommendations.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

Chemical compliance

Project management

Communication

Independent work

Languages

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related

Tools

IUCLID

GHS/CLP knowledge

Job description

Penman Consulting is looking for an experienced Product Stewardship & Regulatory Compliance Consultant to provide technical expertise and strategic regulatory advice to clients across the chemical industry.

You will support clients in navigating complex regulatory requirements, managing compliance risks and developing strategies to meet their business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational support on EU and UK REACH, including IUCLID dossiers, registration strategies, supply chain communications and Only Representative coordination.

• Advise on GHS and CLP classification, labelling, Poison Centre Notifications (PCNs) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) compliance.

• Support compliance with dangerous goods transport regulations (ADR, RID, IMDG and IATA).

• Conduct regulatory compliance and impact assessments, translating legislative developments into practical client recommendations.

• Manage regulatory projects, prepare proposals and deliver high-quality client deliverables.

• Build strong relationships with client technical, regulatory and commercial teams.

• Monitor EU, UK and international chemical regulatory developments and advise on their business implications.

• Comply with Penman Consulting's Quality Management System and ISO 9001 requirements.

About You

Essential requirements:

• At least five years' experience in regulatory affairs, chemical compliance, product stewardship or consultancy.

• Hands-on experience with EU REACH, IUCLID, CLP and SDSs.

• Strong understanding of chemical regulations and supply chain obligations.

• Excellent communication, analytical and project management skills.

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects and provide practical regulatory advice.

• A degree in Chemistry, Toxicology, Environmental Science or a related discipline.

• Fluent English; additional European languages are advantageous.

Desirable experience: Polymers, biocides, food contact materials, pharmaceuticals, plant protection products, dangerous goods regulations, or industry consortia and trade associations.

Location

We have offices in Wantage and Oxford (UK), and Brussels (Belgium), with hybrid working options available. Remote working is also possible through our employing entity in the Netherlands.