Regulatory & Sustainability Specialist

Science Solutions Recruitment Ltd; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Science Solutions Recruitment Ltd. is recruiting a Regulatory & Sustainability Specialist for a leading chemical manufacturer. You will help ensure product compliance across global markets while driving sustainability and carbon reporting initiatives.

The role involves monitoring regulations, coordinating safety processes, and engaging with customers and internal stakeholders to support compliance and reporting programs.

Qualifications

• Experience in chemical/regulatory compliance within regulated industries.
• Understanding of UK/EU REACH and CLP regulations; chemical safety data handling.

Responsibilities

• Monitor UK, EU and global chemical regulations and assess impact.
• Handle customer regulatory enquiries (REACH, RoHS, IMDS, PPAP, Poison Centre Notifications).
• Coordinate registration of new raw materials and maintain chemical safety information.
• Review product formulations for manufacturing and sampling.
• Create and maintain hazard classifications, labels and safety data sheets.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Sustainability reporting

Chemical safety

Education

Chemistry degree or equivalent

Tools

Product Vision

IMDS/PPAP/RoHS familiarity

Job description

Regulatory & Sustainability Specialist

We are working with a leading manufacturer of specialist chemical products to recruit a Regulatory & Sustainability Specialist.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a chemistry professional with regulatory experience to play a key role in ensuring product compliance across global markets while supporting the company's sustainability objectives. Working closely with customers and internal stakeholders, you will manage regulatory compliance activities, coordinate chemical safety processes, and contribute to sustainability and carbon reporting initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor UK, European, and global chemical regulations, assessing business impact and supporting compliance implementation activities.
• Manage customer compliance enquiries relating to REACH, RoHS, IMDS, PPAP, Poison Centre Notifications, and other regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate the registration of new raw materials, ensuring relevant chemical safety information is collected and accurately maintained.
• Review and approve product formulations for manufacturing and customer sampling activities.
• Generate and maintain hazard classifications, product labels, and Safety Data Sheets in line with current legislation.
• Support sustainability initiatives through the collection, analysis, and reporting of environmental and carbon data.
• Assist with Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions reporting, customer sustainability questionnaires, and external reporting submissions.
• Monitor utility consumption and environmental performance metrics to support continuous improvement objectives.
• Act as a central point of contact for compliance-related activities and customer enquiries.
• Support quality and compliance projects, including PPAP preparation and submission activities.
• Produce monthly compliance reports, performance metrics, and KPI analysis across regulatory and sustainability functions.

Experience

Candidates should possess experience within a chemical, coatings, manufacturing, or other regulated industry, with exposure to chemical regulatory compliance and product stewardship activities. Experience interpreting Safety Data Sheets, managing customer compliance enquiries, or supporting sustainability and environmental reporting would be highly advantageous.

Requirements

Applicants should hold a degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent qualification in Chemistry, Chemical Sciences, or a related discipline. A good understanding of UK/EU REACH, CLP regulations, and chemical safety information is essential, alongside strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills.

Desirable Experience

• Experience with IMDS, PPAP, RoHS, UFI, and Poison Centre Notification requirements.
• Experience preparing or reviewing Safety Data Sheets and chemical hazard classifications.
• Knowledge of Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 carbon reporting.
• Experience supporting CDP, EcoVadis, or similar sustainability reporting frameworks.
• Understanding of conflict minerals, product stewardship, or transport regulations.
• Experience with Product Vision or similar formulation and regulatory compliance software.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a successful and growing specialist chemical manufacturer.
• Diverse role combining regulatory affairs, product stewardship, and sustainability responsibilities.
• Exposure to international compliance and environmental reporting activities.
• Collaborative working environment with strong cross-functional engagement.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.

Reference: Regulatory & Sustainability Specialist | Chemical Manufacturing & Product Stewardship