REF: BCFRAE26
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Job Title: Regulatory Affairs Executive (Graduate/Early Career)
Salary: £27,000+
Location: Office-based in Coventry, West Midlands (with option to occasionally work from home)
Step Into the Heart of the UK’s Paints, Coatings & Inks Industry!
Are you a science graduate who loves chemistry but doesn’t want to spend all day in a lab coat? Do you want to see how science shapes real-world policy, sustainability, and industry innovation? Join the British Coatings Federation (BCF) the voice of the UK’s vibrant coatings, paints, and inks sector.
About the British Coatings Federation:
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 have over 140 Full manufacturer members and another over 100 Associate/supplier companies in membership. In all, BCF's members represent 95% of all the UK sales of paints, coatings, printing inks and wallcoverings, making us the authoritative voice of the sector.
What’s in it for you?
* Diverse Experience: Get involved in regulatory affairs, sustainability projects, marketing campaigns, and policy work.
* Industry Impact: Work at the interface between government and industry, helping shape the future of sustainable manufacturing.
* Professional Growth: Receive mentoring and training from experts, and build a network across industry, government, and trade bodies.
* Variety: No two days are the same! one day you might be preparing a briefing for a meeting with the government, the next helping run a sustainability project or supporting a technical committee.
What You’ll Do
* Track and interpret UK & EU chemical regulations (REACH, CLP, environmental, health & safety, and more).
* Support BCF’s technical committees and working groups, helping coordinate meetings and projects.
* Prepare clear, engaging updates and technical bulletins for our members.
* Respond to member queries and help them navigate complex regulations.
* Get hands-on with sustainability initiatives, research, reporting, and member engagement.
* Assist with marketing and communications (newsletters, social media, website content).
* Support policy work: help draft industry positions, attend meetings with government officials, and see how policy is made in practice.
Who You Are
* A recent graduate or early-career professional with a degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
* Curious about how science, business, and policy intersect.
* A clear communicator, both in writing and in person.
* Organised, proactive, and keen to learn.
* Interested in sustainability, industry trends, and making a difference.
* Ready to travel for meetings and events.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary and benefits (private pension, BUPA health care, flexible hours).
* Hybrid working- office-based in our Coventry office with option to occasionally work from home.
* Supportive, friendly team and a chance to build your career in a dynamic sector.
* Real responsibility and variety from day one.
Please send your CV and a short cover letter telling us why you’re interested in the role to
Leah Elvin, BCF Careers Coordinator
Careers@bcf.co.uk
https://www.coatings.org.uk/
Tel: 02476 935400 `
Only applicants with a covering letter will be considered, and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.