Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Matrix Adhesives Group; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Matrix Adhesives Group is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Specialist to manage UK and European regulatory compliance for our adhesives and sealants portfolio. You will carry out regulatory reporting, maintain compliance programs, and prepare technical dossiers in line with REACH, CLP and related regulations.

You will interact with cross-functional teams and external consultants to ensure products meet country-specific requirements, respond to customer inquiries, and continually monitor changes in

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of REACH, UK and EU regulatory compliance.
• Experience with regulatory reporting and data management.
• Proven ability to communicate regulatory information to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret regulatory requirements for UK/EU markets.
• Maintain regulatory compliance programs for products sold in UK/EU.
• Prepare regulatory dossiers and manage CLP/REACH-related activities.
• Lead regulatory compliance activities under UK/EU legislation (REACH, CLP).
• Update SDS and labels per local regulatory requirements; respond to customer regulatory inquiries.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Regulatory reporting

Stakeholder communication

Education

Degree in chemistry or chemical engineering

Job description

Founded in 2021, Matrix Adhesives Group is a growth-driven company committed to delivering high-performance bonding and sealing solutions across diverse industries. We bring together some of the most trusted and innovative brands in the adhesives and sealants market - each with a proven legacy of quality, performance, and reliability.

Our portfolio includes industry-leading names–each contributing unique expertise and capabilities to meet the evolving needs of our customers. Through our brands, we offer a comprehensive range of products engineered for construction, industrial, commercial, and specialty applications.

At the core of our business is a relentless focus on operational excellence, customer partnership, and cutting-edge research and development. We don’t just supply adhesives. We help build stronger, safer, and more efficient systems for the future.

Matrix Adhesives Group is more than a supplier. We are your collaborative partner backed by a powerhouse of leading brands - committed to performance, innovation, and long-term value.

For more information visit https://www.matrixadhesives.com/.

Reporting to the Product Stewardship & Regulatory Affairs Leader, the Regulatory Affairs Specialist is responsible for management of UK and European regulatory affairs, ensuring all Matrix Adhesives products and technologies are compliant with industry and country specific regulations and standards. Carrying out tasks as required in compliance with company Quality standards.

Role accountabilities, expectations and responsibilities:

• Monitor and interpret emerging regulatory requirements and assess business impact, and make recommendations for actions as needed
• Maintain regulatory compliance programs for products sold in UK and European markets with the Matrix team.
• Works to stay informed in changes in regulatory affairs, local and international legislation, guidelines and customer practices. Confers with consultants, scientists and customers/potential customers regarding compliance and prepares regulatory reports. Able to prepare and present regulatory information as suited for the audience.
• Lead regulatory compliance activities associated with UK and European legislation including but not limited to REACH and CLP.
• Collation and preparation of technical data and dossiers for UK and EU REACH, Poison Centre Notifications, C&L notifications and DUIN’s. Management of regulatory affairs ensuring products are compliant with industry specific and country specific regulations and standards to where IPS Adhesive products are sold.
• Calculation, monitoring and updating of formulation classification. Maintenance and development of product SDS’s according to local regulatory requirements. Review and approve product labels under CLP.
• Evaluate raw materials and finished products for regulatory and sustainability impacts.
• Respond to any customer queries or questionnaires relating to regulatory compliance.

The duties and responsibilities highlighted in this job description are indicative and may vary over time. Post holders are expected to undertake other duties and responsibilities relevant to the nature, level and extent of the post.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Education to degree level within chemistry, chemical engineering, toxicology or other relevant scientific discipline or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum five years’ experience in working within regulatory compliance.
• A strong understanding of REACH, UK, and EU Regulatory compliance.
• A basic understanding of US Regulatory compliance
• Good organisational skills and a methodical approach to work.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivation and initiative.
• Communication skills – able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Data collection, management and analysis.
• Problem analysis and problem solving.
• Planning and organizing.
• The ability to prioritize workloads and meet project deadlines.
• Flexibility to adapt to changes in business objectives.
• Judgment.
• Decision making.
• Teamwork.

Regulatory Affairs Specialist North Shields, England, United Kingdom, NE29