Regulatory Affairs Manager

Regulatory Affairs Manager
Hexham | £60000-£85000 + Benefits
egulatory Affairs Manager
Hexham, Northumberland
£60000 - £75000 (DoE) + Benefits
Shape the Future of Regulatory Strategy Across Global Markets
We're partnering with a global leader in chemical manufacturing to recruit a Regulatory Affairs Manager who will play a pivotal role in driving regulatory excellence across Europe while supporting an expanding international product portfolio.
If you're looking for a role where your expertise will genuinely influence business decisions—not simply maintain compliance—this could be the next step in your career.
Working closely with the US Based Director of Regulatory Affairs & Sustainability, you'll act as the subject matter expert for the European business and help shape the company's future regulatory direction.
Why This Opportunity ?
This is a role for someone who enjoys solving complex regulatory challenges and wants to work in a business that values technical expertise.
You'll have the opportunity to:
* Lead regulatory strategy across multiple international markets.
* Influence product development from concept through to commercial launch.
* Represent the business within industry associations and regulatory working groups.
* Shape future regulatory policy alongside senior leadership.
* Build a UK Based Regulatory Affairs team.
* Work across a diverse portfolio of paint, resin and raw material technologies.
* Build relationships with colleagues across R&D, Commercial, Manufacturing and Sustainability functions.
* Join an established international organisation with a strong reputation for innovation and quality.
About You:
You'll already be working in Regulatory Affairs within chemicals, coatings, paints, polymers or a closely related manufacturing environment and be looking for a role with greater influence and broader international exposure.
You'll bring:
* Degree qualified in Chemistry, Toxicology, Biology, Biotechnology or another relevant scientific discipline.
* Significant Regulatory Affairs experience within the chemical industry.
* Strong working knowledge of: Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)
* Strong knowledge of Classification, Labelling & Packaging (CLP)
* Strong Knowledge of REACH
* Knowledge of Packaging & Packaging Waste legislation
* Experience interpreting evolving EU and UK chemical legislation and translating regulatory requirements into commercial action.
* Experience leading projects and developing regulatory strategy.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Package
* £60000- £85,000 Basic Salary ( There could be upwards flexibility for the right candidate)
* Benefits
* International exposure
* Genuine strategic influence
* Long-term career development within a global organisation