Chemical Regulatory Manager, West Yorkshire

Our client is a global chemical company. They are committed to fostering an environment where you can grow, make a meaningful impact, and thrive.

Due to the continued growth of the business they are seeking a Chemical Regulatory Manager. The role will sit at the heart of enabling innovation and commercial success, where your expertise will directly shape how we operate in complex regulatory environments.

The Role

• Leading regional chemical regulatory compliance, ensuring products meet all relevant regulatory requirements
• Monitoring regulatory developments (e.g. REACH, CLP/GHS) and translating them into clear business positions and actions
• Representing the company in industry forums, trade associations, and external regulatory discussions
• Acting as a technical authority, providing expert guidance to internal stakeholders and customers
• Establishing and maintaining robust compliance standards, processes, and systems
• Managing and continuously improving regulatory systems to ensure they remain fit for purpose
• Leading and developing a team of Product Safety Advisors, ensuring delivery to key milestones and supporting their development
• Driving collaboration across global PSRA teams to ensure consistency and alignment in compliance approaches

The Requirements

• Degree-qualified in a scientific discipline (e.g. Chemistry, Toxicology, Environmental Science) or equivalent experience
• Strong working knowledge of chemical regulations (e.g. REACH/UK REACH, CLP/GHS, SDS, PCN/Annex VIII)
• Proven experience in regulatory compliance within the chemical or related industry
• Experience managing or leading teams and delivering through others
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, both internally and externally
• Intellectually curious, with a strong continuous improvement mindset, bringing new ways of thinking to optimise processes, systems and regulatory problem solving
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to translate complex regulatory topics into clear business guidance
• Experience with SAP EHS or similar regulatory/document management systems is desirable