Product Stewardship & Regulatory Compliance Consultant

Penman Consulting is looking for an experienced Product Stewardship & Regulatory Compliance Consultant to provide technical expertise and strategic regulatory advice to clients across the chemical industry.

You will support clients in navigating complex regulatory requirements, managing compliance risks and developing strategies to meet their business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational support on EU and UK REACH, including IUCLID dossiers, registration strategies, supply chain communications and Only Representative coordination.
• Advise on GHS and CLP classification, labelling, Poison Centre Notifications (PCNs) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) compliance.
• Support compliance with dangerous goods transport regulations (ADR, RID, IMDG and IATA).
• Conduct regulatory compliance and impact assessments, translating legislative developments into practical client recommendations.
• Manage regulatory projects, prepare proposals and deliver high-quality client deliverables.
• Build strong relationships with client technical, regulatory and commercial teams.
• Monitor EU, UK and international chemical regulatory developments and advise on their business implications.
• Comply with Penman Consulting’s Quality Management System and ISO 9001 requirements.
  
  

About You

Essential requirements:

• At least five years’ experience in regulatory affairs, chemical compliance, product stewardship or consultancy.
• Hands-on experience with EU REACH, IUCLID, CLP and SDSs.
• Strong understanding of chemical regulations and supply chain obligations.
• Excellent communication, analytical and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects and provide practical regulatory advice.
• A degree in Chemistry, Toxicology, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
• Fluent English; additional European languages are advantageous.
  
  

Desirable experience: Polymers, biocides, food contact materials, pharmaceuticals, plant protection products, dangerous goods regulations, or industry consortia and trade associations.

Location

We have offices in Wantage and Oxford (UK), and Brussels (Belgium), with hybrid working options available. Remote working is also possible through our employing entity in the Netherlands.