Regulatory Specialist (chemicals)

Reference:
1331833
Sector:
Other
Salary:
£45,000 Per Annum
Town/City:
Bishop's Stortford
Contract Type:
Full time
Closing Date:
13/05/2026

Job Title: Regulatory Specialist (chemicals)
Location:
Bishop's Stortford (Hybrid - 3 days in the office)
Salary: £45,000 per annum
 
The Role
 
We're working with a well-established business that supplies specialist ingredients into sectors including cosmetics, pharma, food and performance chemicals.
 
They're looking for a Regulatory Specialist to join their Quality & Compliance team, supporting the business in ensuring products meet UK and EU regulations and can be safely supplied into a range of industries.
 
This is a varied role that sits between technical, compliance and commercial teams, where you'll act as a key point of contact for all things regulatory.
 
What you'll be doing

  • Ensuring products comply with relevant UK and EU regulations (including REACH and CLP)
  • Reviewing and maintaining technical and regulatory documentation (e.g. Safety Data Sheets)
  • Supporting new product approvals and onboarding from a compliance perspective
  • Acting as a key contact for internal teams on regulatory queries
  • Liaising with suppliers and customers to obtain and provide technical information
  • Monitoring changes in legislation and advising the business accordingly
  • Supporting quality and compliance processes, including investigations and continuous improvement

 
What my client are looking for

  • Previous experience in a regulatory or compliance role within chemicals, ingredients, cosmetics or food
  • Good understanding of UK/EU regulatory frameworks (e.g. REACH, CLP)
  • Experience working with technical documentation such as SDS
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Confident communicator, able to explain technical information clearly
  • A proactive and organised approach

A scientific background (Chemistry, Food Science, Toxicology or similar) would be beneficial.

Why apply?

  • Broad, varied role with real ownership
  • Opportunity to help shape and develop the regulatory function
  • Exposure to multiple industries (cosmetics, food, chemicals)
  • Collaborative, supportive team environment
  • Hybrid working model

Benefits

  • Salary: £45,000 per annum
  • Pension: 3% Employee, 5% Employer
  • Holidays: 23 days + bank holidays
  • Life Insurance
  • Permanent Health Insurance
  • Private medical and travel insurance
  • Bonus: An annual, non-contractual bonus based on company and individual performance.