Senior Consultant - Sustainable Chemistry

About Anthesis

Anthesis is the sustainability activator. Proud to be a B Corp, we seek to make a significant contribution to a world which is more resilient and productive. We do this by working with cities, corporates, investors and other organisations to drive sustainable performance. We develop financially driven sustainability strategies, underpinned by technical expertise and delivered by innovative collaborative teams across the world. At Anthesis Group, we are truly committed to putting people and our planet at the heart of all we do.

Summary of Role & Key Responsibilities

Working in Anthesis’ Sustainable Chemistry practice, our team of consultants manage chemical compliance and support sustainability projects for a range of clients including EU REACH Consortia, clients seeking only representative support and companies requiring chemical strategy management. Although primarily focussed on EU REACH compliance and related regulations globally, we also work within the Anthesis community in helping our clients reach their sustainability goals, particularly where they relate to chemical policy and management objectives. We are looking for someone to be part of our expansion of the Sustainable Chemicals offering to meet the increasing regulatory requirements within Europe.

Within our team of experts, you will be expected to work closely with our clients and REACH consortia to understand their needs and manage the day‑to‑day administrative and financial aspects of the projects, with support from experts in other teams where needed. You will also be monitoring regulatory changes and assisting clients to plan and adapt. Clients include global clients requiring Only Representative support, EU-REACH consortia, and manufacturing companies. Good project management and communication skills are essential.

This role is hybrid and can be based out of one of our UK hubs (Bristol, Edinburgh, Harrogate, London, Manchester or Oxford).

Key Responsibilities

• Management of Only Representative and Consortia Management activities within the Sustainable Chemistry team.
• Completion of chemical regulation activities as required by the client, including EU-REACH and REACH-like registration, poison centre notification, providing substance or regulation-specific guidance (for example SVHC, microplastic, PFAS, RoHS).
• Management of consortia activities including responding to the requirements of EU-REACH and REACH‑like schemes.
• Management of regulatory testing programmes for REACH and REACH‑like chemical regulation schemes.
• Providing ad‑hoc chemistry support to other expert teams in Anthesis.
• Maintain global data‑sharing cost models and administer the sale of letters of access.
• Horizon‑scanning and supporting clients in developing compliance strategies for future changes to EU-REACH and REACH‑like schemes.
• Project management.
• Identify opportunities for Anthesis to further support clients, general business development activities.
• Expand the client portfolio with relevant regulatory and sustainability projects.

Key Requirements, Skills Knowledge & Expertise

• Professional required with at least 5 years’ experience in business‑oriented Regulatory Affairs and/or Product Stewardship function in the industrial chemicals sector.
• Knowledge of EU REACH and related regulations essential, in‑depth, and up‑to‑date understanding of Only Representative activities preferred – other global chemical regulations knowledge an added bonus.
• Working knowledge of IUCLID needed.
• Understanding of EU-REACH financial reconciliation processes a benefit.
• Clear communicator, able to ensure accuracy in data records and communicate to non‑topic experts.
• Must have experience of working with technically complex products/chemicals and the regulatory environment in which they are sold and used.
• Well organised, effective time management and self‑management of priorities.
• Ability to prioritise multiple tasks, able to track multiple projects and follow through to completion.
• Professional manner to act as a brand ambassador appropriate to the specific client environment and circumstances.
• Methodical and analytical with good attention to detail.
• Experience with SharePoint, Excel and NetSuite preferred, ability to adapt and learn new software and process essential.
• Experience with commercial agreements, and time and materials project management a bonus.
• Experience in the consultancy sector or consortium management an advantage.

Benefits

• Work within a highly motivated team in an innovative and rapidly growing global company.
• Opportunity to have a direct impact and be a key part of the growth and development of the business and the team.
• Work solely on projects that have an impact on the sustainability and climate change goals/challenges for clients.
• Opportunity to work with, collaborate with and learn from sustainability SMEs who are passionate about the work they do and the impact Anthesis can have.
• Exposure to a wide range of clients and projects on a global basis.
• Competitive salary in line with education, experience and skills.
• An opportunity to participate in the Anthesis Employee Participation Plan (EPP), an industry‑pioneering employee incentive plan that allows all employees to be rewarded for the growth in the equity value of Anthesis.
• Cooperative, supportive and open working atmosphere.