Job Title: REGULATORY AFFAIRS MANAGER
Start Date: ASAP
Industrial Chemistry- Paints, Coatings and Inks
Location: The successful candidate will have the flexibility to work from home or the BCF offices in Coventry.
The British Coatings Federation is the Trade Association representing the interests of the decorative paints, industrial and powder coatings, printing inks, and wallcovering manufacturers in the UK. We are seeking an experienced self-motivated individual to join our small regulatory team here at the BCF, the award-winning UK trade association for the paints, coatings, printing inks and wall-coverings industries. We will consider full-time or part time applicants for this position, based in the UK. The successful candidate will have experience of a chemical-based industry environment and a ideally, knowledge of chemical and health, safety and environmental regulation. Chemical regulatory knowledge, experience in QHSE or with a trade association would be an advantage but is not essential.
Your prime role will be to provide comprehensive support for our members pertaining to national and European legislation, and other technical, and regulatory issues affecting our sectors. Your responsibilities will include running a number of the BCF’s technical committees (see for details), as well as coordinating industry initiatives, and preparing documentation in support of key advocacy activities. You must be prepared to travel at times throughout the Uk and Europe in order to represent the BCF member interests. The successful candidate will have the flexibility to work from home or the BCF offices in Coventry.
VOC emissions, waste; chemicals: REACH, classification, labelling & packaging; This role will focus in particular on the industrial coatings sector e.g., intumescent coatings, powder coatings, vehicle refinish,, wood finishes, aircraft and defence and high performance coatings,. Distribute, organise, provide secretarial support and guide, as appropriate, a number of Federation committees, addressing technical, market sector and business issues.
Develop and manage industry-wide projects which support the members’ and Federation’s requirements to achieve their goals.
Scientific background (a must) in chemistry or natural sciences
Industry work experience – experience in the coatings industry is a priority
Previous experience dealing with chemical regulation, or safety, health and environmental issues preferably within an industry or association that is related to chemical mixtures like paint or printing ink or similar
Experience in a painting or inks company or a Trade association is highly desirable
Willing to travel for meetings
Occasional overnight stays required to meet the needs of the business although these are limited
Self-starter with the ability to manage projects without supervision
Competent with IT systems including emails, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Organised, able to take a systematic approach to handling data
Languages useful, Able to travel, clean driving licence
A competitive salary and fringe benefits (private pension scheme, BUPA private health care,
Flexible working hours