Product Compliance Specialist - SDS & Chemical Regulations

📍 Location: Southampton
📅 Contract Until: End of 2025 (with potential for extension)
💰 Pay: £17.89/hour (PAYE) | £24.49/hour (Umbrella)

About the Role

We're looking for a Product Compliance Specialist to join a leading global company (BAT) and play a vital role in ensuring compliance across an innovative product portfolio, including nicotine, e-liquids, and oral pouches.

In this role, you'll lead the creation and management of Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) and ensure chemical compliance in line with global regulations. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams, contribute to process improvements, and help drive regulatory excellence across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Create, review, and maintain SDSs to meet global regulatory standards

Manage chemical compliance activities across the product lifecycle

Collaborate with Product Development, Quality, and Marketing to collect and validate regulatory data

Provide technical support on chemical legislation and SDS requirements

Supervise 2-3 SDS authors, ensuring high-quality output and timely delivery

Drive improvements in compliance processes and documentation standards

Train and mentor team members on SOPs, regulatory updates, and best practices

What We're Looking For

Degree in Chemistry or a related discipline (MSc preferred)

Solid understanding of chemical regulations (REACH, CLP, GHS, etc.)

Hands-on experience with SDS authoring - VERISK 3E knowledge is a bonus

Strong analytical and data accuracy skills

Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, regulated environment

Nice to Have

Previous experience in a regulated industry or product compliance role

Membership in a professional chemical or EH&S institution

Proficiency with Excel and document management systems

Why Join?

Be part of a global business at the forefront of product innovation

Gain hands-on experience with a diverse, fast-moving product portfolio

Work with industry-leading compliance professionals

Opportunity for contract extension based on performance