Regulatory Administration Assistant

Smart4Chemicals; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing chemical company in West Yorkshire is seeking a Regulatory Administration Assistant. This role involves supporting the Regulatory Affairs team with administrative tasks, ensuring compliance, and assisting commercial functions. Ideal for someone with a BSc in Chemistry and strong organisational skills. Great opportunity for those looking to start a career in regulatory affairs.

Qualifications

• No prior experience needed, but an interest in regulatory work is beneficial.
• Ability to organise and maintain filing systems.
• Willingness to assist in cross-functional coordination.

Responsibilities

• Organise and maintain structured filing systems using SharePoint.
• Schedule meetings and manage calendars.
• Conduct research into regulatory requirements.
• Provide support to the wider Regulatory team.
• Assist in contract administration.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

BSc Chemistry or related degree

Job description

Are you highly organised, detail-oriented, and looking to build a career in regulatory within the chemical industry?

I'm currently recruiting for a Regulatory Administration Assistant to join our growing team in West Yorkshire, supporting both regulatory and commercial functions. No experience needed!

Job Title: Regulatory Administration Assistant
Location: West Yorkshire
Salary: £25,000 - £27,000 per annum
Sector: Chemicals / Regulatory Affairs / Administrative Support

About the Role

As a Regulatory Administration Assistant, you'll play a key role in supporting the Regulatory Affairs team and contributing to broader business operations. You'll manage essential administrative tasks, help ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and assist in cross-functional coordination with Sales, Legal, and Sustainability teams.

This role is ideal for someone with strong organisational skills, a proactive mindset, and an interest in regulatory or compliance-focused work.

Key Responsibilities

• Regulatory Support: Organise and maintain structured filing systems using SharePoint
• Schedule meetings, manage calendars, and track follow-up actions
• Conduct research into regulatory and governance requirements
• Create concise summaries of technical or regulatory content
• Act as a liaison with the Sales team to triage regulatory queries
• Provide general support to the wider Regulatory team on ongoing projects

Commercial and Business Support

• Arrange digital document signatures (e.g. via DocuSign)
• Assist in contract administration and post-signature follow-ups
• Help draft and manage confidentiality agreements
• Collect and compile data for sustainability accreditations (e.g. EcoVadis)
• Provide logistical support for travel, meetings, and events
• Deliver day-to-day office support as required

What We're Looking For

• BSc Chemistry or related degree
• Interest in starting a career in Regulatory
• Good communication and attention to detail

If this is of interest to you, do not hesitate to apply now with an up-to-date copy of your CV or reach out to me directly - Rebecca Tilston @ Smart4Chemicals