Compliance Officer

Product Compliance Officer

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 DOE
Location: Hybrid (minimum 3 days onsite)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Product Compliance Officer to join a growing science and technology organisation operating within the healthcare and infection prevention sector. This role is ideal for a regulatory compliance professional with a strong scientific background who is looking to take ownership of product compliance across a diverse portfolio of chemical and healthcare-related products.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage product regulatory compliance activities across the business.
• Monitor, interpret and implement relevant regulatory requirements.
• Act as the primary point of contact for regulatory compliance matters with external stakeholders.
• Provide regulatory guidance on product development, sourcing, packaging, labelling and marketing activities.
• Conduct horizon scanning for upcoming regulatory changes and develop action plans accordingly.
• Support UK and European product registrations.
• Create and maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and associated regulatory documentation.
• Build and maintain relationships with external regulatory bodies, consultants and industry networks.
• Deliver internal compliance training and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate regulatory records and contribute to quality and non-conformance processes.

Requirements

Essential

• Degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a regulatory compliance role.
• At least 2 years' experience working with chemical products and regulations, including REACH and CLP.
• Proven experience authoring Safety Data Sheets for formulated chemical mixtures.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Desirable

• Experience with Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR), PPE, Medical Devices and/or ADR regulations.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels across a business.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Commercially aware with a pragmatic approach to compliance and risk management.