Chemical Compliance and REACh Manager

Chemical Compliance and REACh Manager – Derby

Full-time, Permanent, 37 hours per week.

Position Overview

The Chemical Compliance and REACh Manager is responsible for ensuring that Civil Manufacturing Operations across Rolls‑Royce adhere to all relevant chemical regulations and internal compliance standards, with a particular focus on REACh.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the central point of contact for regulatory authorities, customers, and internal stakeholders on chemical compliance matters.
• Lead responses to evolving legislation and champion safety and best practice in chemical management across Civil Manufacturing Operations.
• Maintain oversight of chemical regulatory risk and compliance across Civil Manufacturing Operations.
• Champion the Chemical Management Operating Model, ensuring MBUs have the resources and support needed for compliance.
• Coordinate and guide regulatory substitution projects and risk management within the REACh/Chemical Compliance governance framework.
• Monitor regulatory developments, participate in key committees, and lead responses to consultations impacting the business.
• Ensure all regulatory obligations are met across MBUs, including Article 66 declarations and exposure monitoring.
• Lead monthly governance sessions, track progress, and champion safety in chemical compliance.
• Represent Civil Manufacturing Operations on the Materials Stewardship Board and act as the main point of contact for Civil Programmes and customers on compliance matters.

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified Engineer or Program Manager (UK minimum degree or other national equivalent, higher degree preferred).
• UK CEng (Chartered Engineer) or equivalent.
• Member of an accredited Project Management association (recommended).
• Basic awareness of chemical regulations (e.g., REACh).
• Basic awareness of safe chemical usage (e.g., Safety Data Sheets, CAS numbers).
• Awareness of MBU sites and activities carried out.
• Stakeholder coordination and management experience (e.g., HSE, Lab Managers).
• Knowledge of key tools (e.g., P6, SMS, Cority, SiP Database).
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes (business or technical) and products.
• Experience in delivering change in manufacturing environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic awareness of chemical regulations (e.g., REACh).
• Basic awareness of safe chemical usage (e.g., Safety Data Sheets, CAS numbers).
• Awareness of MBU sites and activities.
• Stakeholder coordination and management experience (e.g., HSE, Lab Managers).
• Knowledge of key tools (e.g., P6, SMS, Cority, SiP Database).
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and products.
• Experience delivering change in manufacturing environments.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave.
• Retirement savings through the Rolls‑Royce Retirement Savings Trust.
• Group life assurance providing a lump‑sum benefit if you die while employed.
• Income protection providing income if unable to work due to illness or injury.
• Matched shares through the Matched Shares scheme (buy one share, get one free).
• Digital GP for convenient GP consultations.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Live Well programmes.
• Flexible benefits such as life insurance, gym discounts, and tax‑free cycling.

Equal Opportunity

Rolls‑Royce is committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non‑discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.

Closing date: 29 July 2026.

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