Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Grafton Recruitment International; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (3 days in London HQ)

Job summary

Grafton Recruitment International in London seeks a Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist to own key compliance activities across a global product portfolio, guiding on evolving legislation and supporting international registrations.

You will partner with R&D, Sustainability, Supply Chain, Marketing and Commercial teams to monitor regulatory developments, prepare SDS and labels, and drive best practice across regulatory processes. Hybrid work with three days at London HQ.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Toxicology, or related scientific discipline.
• 5+ years in Regulatory Affairs, ideally within chemicals, manufacturing, or consumer products.
• Strong working knowledge of REACH, CLP, TSCA, OSHA HazCom, ASTM D-4236 and wider global chemical regulations.
• Experience authoring and maintaining Safety Data Sheets (SDS), product labels, and regulatory documentation.
• Knowledge of product registration and notification processes, including ECHA and PCN submissions.
• Experience using regulatory management systems such as Lisam ExESS or similar software.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, interpret and communicate changes in global regulatory requirements, assessing business impact and recommending actions.
• Provide regulatory guidance and support for new and existing product development projects.
• Lead regulatory assessments and provide recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
• Prepare, review, and maintain compliance documentation, including Safety Data Sheets (SDS), product labels, and transport documentation.
• Manage regulatory submissions and notifications through relevant authorities and regulatory platforms.
• Support customer and stakeholder compliance requests, ensuring accurate and timely responses.
• Collaborate with internal teams to drive compliance, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to regulatory and sustainability projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

Global regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Regulatory strategy

SDS & labeling

Education

Chemistry or related scientific discipline

Tools

Lisam ExESS

Job description

Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist

? London

? £45,000 - £50,000 + 5% Bonus

? Permanent | Full-Time

We are supporting an international organisation in the search for a Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist to join their Regulatory & Sustainability team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced regulatory professional to take ownership of key compliance activities across a global product portfolio, providing expert guidance on evolving legislation and supporting the delivery of innovative products that meet international regulatory requirements.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist, you will act as a subject matter expert, partnering with cross-functional teams across R&D, Sustainability, Supply Chain, Marketing and Commercial functions to ensure compliance throughout the product lifecycle. You will play a pivotal role in monitoring regulatory developments, assessing business impact, supporting product registrations, and driving best practice across regulatory processes and systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, interpret and communicate changes in global regulatory requirements, assessing business impact and recommending actions.
• Provide regulatory guidance and support for new and existing product development projects.
• Lead regulatory assessments and provide recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
• Prepare, review, and maintain compliance documentation, including Safety Data Sheets (SDS), product labels, and transport documentation.
• Manage regulatory submissions and notifications through relevant authorities and regulatory platforms.
• Support customer and stakeholder compliance requests, ensuring accurate and timely responses.
• Collaborate with internal teams to drive compliance, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to regulatory and sustainability projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

About You

? Degree in Chemistry, Toxicology, or a related Scientific discipline.

? 5+ years' experience within Regulatory Affairs, ideally within chemicals, manufacturing, or consumer products.

? Strong working knowledge of REACH, CLP, TSCA, OSHA HazCom, ASTM D-4236 and wider global chemical regulations.

? Experience authoring and maintaining Safety Data Sheets (SDS), product labels, and regulatory documentation.

? Knowledge of product registration and notification processes, including ECHA and PCN submissions.

? Experience using regulatory management systems such as Lisam ExESS or similar software.

? Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.

What's on Offer?

• ? £45,000 - £50,000 basic salary
• ? 5% annual bonus
• ? Hybrid working - 3 days London HQ
• ? Exposure to international regulatory frameworks and global compliance projects
• ? Opportunity to work closely with R&D, Sustainability and Product teams
• ? Collaborative environment with genuine scope for development