Head of Regulatory Compliance & Site Director in Liverpool

Head of Regulatory Compliance & Site Director

Location: Liverpool

Salary: up to £70,000p/a

Role Overview

A leading speciality chemicals business is seeking an experienced Head of Regulatory Compliance & Site Director to lead regulatory strategy, product stewardship and site operations.

Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), this senior leadership role will ensure the highest standards of regulatory compliance, safety, operational performance and customer service across the business.

The successful candidate will provide strategic oversight of chemical compliance requirements while taking overall responsibility for site operations, including safety, quality, continuous improvement and financial performance.

Ideal Candidate

A highly experienced regulatory and operational leader with a strong background in the chemical sector. The successful candidate will combine technical compliance expertise with the ability to lead teams, manage risk and drive operational excellence within a complex industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance & Product Stewardship

• Lead the chemical regulatory strategy, ensuring compliance with UK/EU REACH, CLP/GHS, ADR and dangerous goods regulations.
• Oversee Safety Data Sheets (SDS), product classification, labelling and hazard communication.
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on the business.
• Act as a key point of contact for regulatory bodies, suppliers and customers.
• Develop compliance policies, procedures and employee training programmes.

Site Leadership & Operations

• Provide senior leadership across warehouse, distribution and operational activities.
• Drive a strong safety-first culture, ensuring compliance with HSEQ standards.
• Maintain high standards of operational performance, including order accuracy, efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Oversee site budgets, maintenance programmes, contractor compliance and operational risk management.
• Act as the senior authority during incidents, emergencies and business disruptions.

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Lead and develop teams across SHEQ, Regulatory Compliance, Site Operations and Administration.
• Collaborate with commercial, supply chain, procurement and operational teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce risk and enhance operational performance.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience within chemical regulatory affairs, product stewardship, hazard communication or a related discipline.
• Proven leadership experience within a chemical manufacturing, distribution or highly regulated industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK/EU REACH, CLP, GHS, ADR and environmental compliance requirements.
• Experience managing site operations, HSEQ standards and regulatory risk.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at senior leadership level.
• Degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Toxicology or a related scientific discipline preferred.
• Business management, operational leadership or Lean qualifications desirable.

Nicola Evans (phone number removed) (url removed)