Rolls-Royce
Chemical Compliance and REACh Manager
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Job Description Chemical Compliance and REACh Manager
Derby, 37 hours per week
We have an exciting opportunity for a Chemical Compliance and REACh Manager to join the team in Derby on a full-time permanent basis.
The Role
The Chemical Compliance and REACh Manager is responsible for ensuring that Civil Manufacturing Operations across Rolls-Royce adhere to all relevant chemical regulations and internal compliance standards, with a particular focus on REACh.
Why Join Rolls-Royce?
At Rolls-Royce, we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting, and connecting people everywhere. By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Serve as the central point of contact for regulatory authorities, customers, and internal stakeholders on chemical compliance matters.
- Lead responses to evolving legislation and champion safety and best practice in chemical management across Civil Manufacturing Operations.
- Maintain oversight of chemical regulatory risk and compliance across Civil Manufacturing Operations.
- Champion the Chemical Management Operating Model, ensuring Manufacturing Business Units (MBUs) have the resources and support needed for compliance.
- Coordinate and guide regulatory substitution projects and risk management within the REACh/Chemical Compliance governance framework.
- Monitor regulatory developments, participate in key committees, and lead responses to consultations impacting our business.
- Ensure all regulatory obligations are met across MBUs, including Article 66 declarations and exposure monitoring.
- Lead monthly governance sessions, track progress, and champion safety in chemical compliance.
- Represent Civil Manufacturing Operations on the Materials Stewardship Board and act as the main point of contact for Civil Programmes and customers on compliance matters.
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Basic and Preferred Qualifications
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Basic qualifications:
- Professionally qualified Engineer or Programme manager (UK minimum degree or other national equivalent, higher degree preferred)
- UK CEng (Chartered Engineer) or other national equivalent
- Member of an accredited PM association (recommended)
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Preferred requirements:
- Basic awareness of chemical regulations (e.g., REACh)
- Basic awareness of safe chemical usage (e.g., Safety Data Sheets, CAS numbers)
- Awareness of MBU sites and activities carried out
- Stakeholder coordination and management (e.g., HSE, Lab Managers)
- Knowledge of key tools (e.g., P6, SMS, Cority, SiP Database)
- A good understanding of manufacturing processes (business or technical) and products
- Experience in delivering change in Manufacturing environments
Regional Benefits
Our People are our power, so when you join Rolls-Royce, you are offered more than a salary. You are given a choice of flexible benefits from life insurance to gym discounts and tax-free cycling.
- Generous Annual Leave
- Retirement Savings through the Rolls-Royce Retirement Savings Trust
- Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die while employed by Rolls-Royce Group
- Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury
- Your Shares: Matched is a simple way to own Rolls-Royce shares and invest in our future, together. Buy one share, get one free!
- Digital GP provides a convenient way for you to access GP consultations
- Employee Assistance (EAP) and Live Well programmes
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Our Vision
Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient, and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.
Commitment to Diversity
Rolls-Royce is committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.
Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk.
The professional level and salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate but is anticipated to be Level C. This job is advertised at the grades shown, and this is the desired operating level for this role. We encourage applications from candidates with relevant experience from any grade.
It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.
Closing Date: 29th July 2026
Hiring Manager: Jason Rowe
Recruiter: Ashley Ellis-Beeston
Job Category: Manufacturing Engineering
Posting Date: 15 July 2026; 00:07
Posting End Date: 29 July 2026
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