Product Safety & Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Job Description

We’ve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there’s a good chance you’re only ever a few meters away from one of our products. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It’s what you’d expect from the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries.

Product Safety & Regulatory Affairs Specialist

• ompetitive package & benefits

Slough, Berks SL2 5DS

A graduate in chemistry, toxicology or similar with experience gained in a Product Stewardship and Regulatory Affairs environment, you are looking to develop your career in a business that offers roles with breadth, depth of scope and impact. That business is AkzoNobel. Home to world class brands, such as Dulux the UK’s favourite paint, we have been awarded Top Employer status and are recognised globally for being first with ideas, driving innovation and delivering innovative products all of which allow us to build successful partnerships with customers. We are now looking for a high calibre PSRA Specialist to join our R&D team in Slough.

As PSRA Specialist, you will be involved in ensuring the quality of communications around chemical product legislation and certification in the market. This will include forwarding samples for the R&D team to all many countries in-line with transport regulations and new regulation implementation projects for the UK and Ireland. You will also interpret the regulations and analyse business impact as well as communicate to stakeholders with clear guidance if needed. You will support the generation and implementation of label HSE data and artwork approvals as well as assist with PSRA related enquiries.

You will have knowledge of international legislation regarding chemicals like REACH, experience in preparation of SDS’s and HSE text on product labels too. You will enjoy a collaborative work environment, understand the need to work safely and have an eye for detail.

A good communicator you will also possess good interpersonal and PC skills. Experience of paint formulating and testing would be an advantage. You will also be the sort of person who is passionate about excellence and delivers on commitments.

Who are AkzoNobel?

Customers around the world use our trusted brands and products. Some of them are household names, others are more specialist products, but everything we make is likely to play an essential role in your daily routine. We are experts in the proud craft of making paints and coatings, setting the standard in colour and protection since 1792. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. Our products transform homes and interiors, make buildings better, keep transport moving, and the wheels of industry turning. We have four clear and simple values: Customer Focused, Deliver on Commitments, Passion for Excellence and Winning Together. These values provide the ‘how’ for successful strategy implementation.

If you want to be part of an organisation that is truly passionate about what they do and how they do it then we would love to hear from you.

Our culture recognises life outside of work and how important it is, we want our people to be energised and inspired, we are advocates of a healthy work life balance and mental wellbeing. We are happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles.

Please note: In the event of a high candidate response to this vacancy we may close the application period earlier than the date shown.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.