Regulatory & Sustainability Specialist

Science Solutions Recruitment Ltd; Cutthorpe; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Science Solutions Recruitment Ltd is partnering with a leading specialist chemical manufacturer to recruit a Regulatory & Sustainability Specialist. This role focuses on regulatory compliance across UK, European, and global markets, supporting product stewardship and sustainability objectives while coordinating with customers and internal teams.

Key duties include monitoring regulations (REACH, CLP, IMDS), handling customer compliance inquiries, registering new raw materials, reviewing

Qualifications

• Degree in chemistry or related field.
• Experience with UK/EU REACH and CLP regulations.
• Ability to interpret Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor UK, EU, and global chemical regulations and assess impact.
• Manage customer compliance inquiries (REACH, RoHS, IMDS, PPAP, Poison Centre).
• Coordinate registration of new raw materials and ensure safety information is maintained.
• Review product formulations for manufacturing and sampling activities.
• Create hazard classifications, labels, and Safety Data Sheets as required.
• Support sustainability data collection, analysis and reporting.
• Assist with Scope 1–3 emissions reporting and external reporting submissions.
• Monitor energy/utility consumption and environmental performance metrics.
• Serve as central contact for compliance-related activities and customer inquiries.
• Support PPAP and other quality/compliance projects.
• Produce monthly compliance reports and KPI analyses.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Product stewardship

Sustainability reporting

Analytical skills

Education

Chemistry degree

HNC/HND

Tools

Product Vision

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