Automotive Compliance Lead: Regulation, Type Approval & Safety

Porsche; Reading; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Private medical insurance

27 days annual leave

Job summary

Porsche Cars GB is seeking a Product and Technical Compliance Lead to manage all product-related regulatory and compliance activities across the lifecycle. You will collaborate with Porsche AG and UK authorities to ensure compliance with safety, recycling, emissions, and type approval regulations, from pre-sale to end-of-life obligations.

Responsibilities include coordinating with PCMS, monitoring UK GB regulations, communicating changes, and building relationships with government bodies while

Qualifications

• Proven experience in product compliance, regulatory affairs, engineering or product management within a manufacturing or automotive environment.
• Strong understanding of automotive regulations, type approval, homologation and product compliance requirements.
• Strong understanding of end of life product, waste packaging & recycling regulations.
• Experience operating within a compliance management framework (e.g. ISO 37301 or similar).
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and Microsoft Office skills, with fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Act as the PCGB Product Compliance Management System (PCMS) Entity Co-ordinator, supporting the delivery and management of product compliance activities.
• Monitor and assess UK and GB product regulations, communicating impacts and requirements to key stakeholders.
• Communicate regulatory changes and compliance requirements across the business to maintain awareness and readiness.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with UK government departments, regulatory authorities and industry bodies.
• Collaborate with Porsche AG and Volkswagen Group colleagues to share compliance best practice and reporting activities.
• Manage compliance with vehicle type approval, homologation and certification requirements.
• Manage regulatory reporting activities, including CO₂ monitoring and reporting obligations.
• Ensure compliance with product cyber security and connected vehicle regulations.
• Oversee compliance with environmental regulations covering vehicle end-of-life, recycling and battery directives.
• Support with product safety compliance, including recalls, safety ratings and regulatory investigations.
• Support compliance with product-related chemical and hazardous substance compliance, including REACH and CLP requirements.
• Manage any third-party supplier compliance activities to ensure ongoing regulatory adherence.

Skills

Product compliance experience

Automotive regulations

End-of-life & recycling regulations

Compliance framework ISO 37301

Stakeholder management & MS Office

German language ability

Education

Engineering degree (Automotive or related)

Job description

Porsche Cars GB is seeking a Product and Technical Compliance Lead to manage all product-related regulatory and compliance activities across the lifecycle. You will collaborate with Porsche AG and UK authorities to ensure compliance with safety, recycling, emissions, and type approval regulations, from pre-sale to end-of-life obligations.

Responsibilities include coordinating with PCMS, monitoring UK GB regulations, communicating changes, and building relationships with government bodies while