Job Description
Certification and Conformance Regulatory Affairs Associate
Location: Skelmersdale hybrid (3 days in office 2 home)
Salary Range: £48,000 – £65,000 (depending on experience)
Join a leading Industrial Manufacturing organisation and contribute to the advancement of safety and compliance in the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) industry.
As a Certification and Conformance Regulatory Affairs Associate, you will work with innovative professionals across the globe, supporting product certification and regulatory activities that make a real-world impact.
Key Responsibilities:
* Identify regulatory product certification requirements across the PPE portfolio and supported geographies.
* Prepare and submit documentation for relevant product certification schemes, ensuring accurate records are maintained within internal systems.
* Liaise with test laboratories, notified bodies, and regulatory agencies to facilitate product certifications, streamline registrations, and coordinate necessary audits of manufacturing sites.
* Review and approve product packaging, labelling, and user information to ensure compliance with applicable European standards and regulations.
* Collaborate with business leaders, application engineers, quality teams, manufacturing, and other cross-functional stakeholders to support regulatory compliance during product launches and changes.
* Conduct regulatory assessments for new product development and commercialization processes.
* Manage post-market regulatory interactions, addressing inquiries or compliance issues with authorities, notified bodies, or agencies.
* Perform routine regulatory tasks for both new and existing products.
* Stay updated on developments in relevant regulatory standards, directives, and industry best practices.
Skills and Experience Required:
* Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a scientific or engineering discipline, or equivalent qualifications with significant experience in regulatory affairs.
* Proven experience in a certification, conformance, or regulatory affairs role, ideally within the Personal Protective Equipment industry.
* Strong command of English, both written and verbal.
* Familiarity with PPE standards and regulatory frameworks is a plus.
* Self-starter mentality with the ability to perform in fast-paced environments.
* Competencies in interpersonal communication, organisational skills, prioritisation, and project management.
Role Details:
* Primary Location: Bracknell (preferred); candidates within commuting distance to Skelmersdale or Aycliffe will also be considered.
* Travel: Up to 5% (domestic and international).
* Working Pattern: Hybrid – 3 days per week in the office; full-time position.