Regulatory Affairs

Hempel A/S; Darwen; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the paint industry is hiring a Regulatory Affairs Manager to ensure product compliance and support innovation. This role involves overseeing regulatory submissions, providing expert guidance on legislation, and collaborating across teams to maintain high standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in regulatory affairs and technical knowledge to navigate complex regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience in regulatory affairs and a chemistry background preferred.
• Ability to navigate legislation and support safe innovation.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert advice on UK REACH, BPR, and GB CLP.
• Leading regulatory input into new solution projects.
• Managing UK biocidal dossier submissions.

Skills

Clear thinking

Collaborative approach

Attention to detail

Complexity management

Education

Experience in regulatory affairs

Background in chemistry or coatings

Job description

Are you passionate about keeping products safe, sustainable, and compliant?

We're hiring a Regulatory Affairs Manager to join our R&D team in Darwen. This role plays a vital part in how we develop safe, sustainable products that meet evolving regulations in the UK and Ireland.

Sitting within our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) team, you'll work closely with colleagues across departments and regions to ensure compliance and support product innovation. You'll have the chance to bring your regulatory knowledge to a collaborative, purposeful environment where your voice makes a difference.

What makes this role exciting?

• A broad mix of hands-on regulatory work and strategic input
• A chance to shape how we bring new, responsible solutions to market
• Involvement in cross-functional and international projects
• Connections with external industry bodies like the BCF and UK authorities
• The opportunity to stay at the forefront of changing legislation and industry standards

Help shape safe, responsible innovation!

The Regulatory Affairs Manager will support product compliance and sustainability across the UK and Ireland and plays a key part in guiding product development, interpreting legislation, and collaborating across teams to ensure Crown Paints continues to meet evolving regulatory standards.

Key focus areas:

• Providing expert advice on UK REACH, BPR, and GB CLP for product development
• Leading regulatory input into new solution projects
• Managing UK biocidal dossier submissions and poison centre notifications
• Developing and maintaining labelling systems for multiple markets
• Representing Crown in regulatory forums and with key external bodies

Who we're looking for:

This role would suit someone with experience in regulatory affairs and a background in chemistry, coatings, or a similar technical field. Whether your knowledge comes from formal study or practical application, your ability to navigate legislation and support safe innovation is what counts.

• Clear thinking and the ability to apply regulation practically
• A collaborative, inclusive approach to cross-functional work
• Confidence in handling complexity and managing priorities
• Prioritising continuous improvement and attention to detail

Why Crown Paints?

Crown Paints, part of the Hempel Group, is a company where doing the right thing really means something. We support professional growth, celebrate diverse perspectives, and encourage everyone to contribute ideas and improvements. This is a place to build a meaningful career and be part of a team that cares-about people, progress, and the planet.

Application due
2025-08-31
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Job Functions
Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Research
Industry

Chemicals

Crown Paints is one of UK's most renown paint manufacturers and we have been manufacturing for over 200 years, with over 60 years proudly holding the Royal Warrant. However, what really sets Crown apart is the support we provide for cultural, humanitarian and scientific causes across the world through our ownership structure. Crown Paints is part of the Hempel Group, which gives our company stability and our employees extended, global career possibilities.