Regulatory Affairs Manager / Senior Specialist

Senior Regulatory Specialist / Regulatory Manager (Chemicals & Stewardship) Manchester or Leeds (3 days office / 2 days remote) Type: Permanent | Growing into Regulatory Manager within 12 months Are you a hands-on regulatory professional ready to take the next step in your career? Do you want to be part of a company where you\’re not just another employee, but part of a growing family that values work-life balance and personal well-being? The company offer a 35 hour working week with reduced summer hours to 30 hours to help with school holidays or allow you to enjoy the sun (business need dependent) We are partnering with a fast-growing chemical business that has nearly doubled in size over the past 12 months – expanding from 50 to 85 employees and forecasting a further 15 hires this year. With that kind of growth, opportunity is abundant – and this role is a key part of it. They are looking for a Senior Regulatory Specialist , or even a Regulatory Manager depending on your experience, to join team. This will have strategic input, line management responsibility, and the opportunity to shape the future of regulatory compliance in a business that services a global customer base across specialty chemicals. This is not just another compliance job. You’ll bring your strong background in SDS authoring, classification, and regulatory frameworks (CLP, REACH, DGSA, IATA), and shift into a leadership role where you’ll coordinate a team, provide direction, and help be front facing with suppliers, handle any technical questions from the team. In the next 12 months, this role is expected to evolve into Regulatory Manager , offering real career progression and a chance to build something impactful. Leading stewardship procedures for global chemical and environmental compliance. Managing SDS and labelling compliance processes and systems. Ensuring REACH and CLP compliance across the product lifecycle. Collaborating cross-functionally with Technical, Commercial, and Logistics teams. A background in chemistry or a related scientific discipline (BSc minimum). Previous hands-on experience with SDS authoring, chemical classification, REACH, and CLP. Experience in a regulatory role within the chemical sector, with global exposure being a bonus. A business that promotes a lifestyle, not just a job . A true focus on flexibility, work-life balance, and employee well-being. A collaborative and friendly company culture – people love working here. Massive scope for career development as the company continues its impressive growth.