Whiteoak Associates
Regulatory Compliance Manager
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Regulatory Compliance Manager | Product Stewardship & Regulatory Manager
REACH & CLP | Chemicals | £65,000 - £90,000 (DoE) + Benefits
Near Newcastle Upon Tyne
Lead Regulatory Compliance, Product Stewardship & Classification Across Europe
Are you an experienced Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Affairs or Product Stewardship professional looking for a role with greater influence?
If you have strong experience of REACH and CLP legislation within the chemical manufacturing sector, this is an opportunity to become the European regulatory expert for a global manufacturer, helping shape regulatory strategy, support new product development and influence key business decisions.
Reporting to the US Director of Regulatory Affairs & Sustainability, you'll work closely with senior leaders and colleagues across R&D, Commercial, Manufacturing and Sustainability, ensuring regulatory compliance supports innovation and business growth across Europe.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead Regulatory Compliance and Product Stewardship across European markets.
- Ensure compliance with REACH, CLP and wider UK & EU chemical legislation.
- Provide regulatory guidance throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Monitor legislative changes and translate regulatory requirements into practical commercial solutions.
- Partner with R&D, Commercial, Manufacturing and Sustainability teams on new and existing products.
- Represent the business with industry associations and regulatory bodies.
- Help build and develop the UK & European Regulatory Compliance function.
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About You
We're keen to hear from professionals working in Regulatory Affairs, Regulatory Compliance, Product Stewardship or Classification Labelling & Packaging within the chemical manufacturing sector.
Your current title could be:
- Regulatory Compliance Manager
- Regulatory Affairs Manager
- Product Stewardship Manager
- Chemical Compliance Manager
- Technical Compliance Manager
- Senior Regulatory Specialist
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You'll ideally have:
- Strong experience applying REACH and CLP regulations within the chemical industry.
- Experience interpreting UK and EU chemical legislation in a commercial manufacturing environment.
- A scientific degree or equivalent industry experience.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Knowledge of Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR) and Packaging & Packaging Waste legislation would be advantageous, but is not essential.
What's On Offer
- £65,000 - £90,000 depending on experience.
- Benefits package.
- A strategic role with genuine influence across the European business.
- International exposure within a global organisation.
- The opportunity to shape and grow the UK European Regulatory Compliance function.
- Long-term career development with an innovative and well-established manufacturer.
If you're looking for a role where you'll influence business decisions rather than simply maintain compliance, we'd love to hear from you.
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