REACh Compliance Lead

We are looking for a REACh Compliance Lead to join our Helicopter division at Leonardo UK. In this role, you will help shape our cross-geographical Integrated Project Team (IPT) and drive compliance initiatives.

As the REACh Compliance Lead, you will drive the UK Geography REACh Integrated Product Team (IPT). Your core focus will be maintaining seamless communication and information flow to the Leonardo Helicopter REACh Manager to guarantee full alignment with current regulatory requirements.

You will advocate against the use of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) subject to authorization, minimizing other SVHCs in new designs, maintaining digital storage of Material Safety Data Sheets for chemicals, and verify compliance with REACH regulations.

·       Manage UK REACH registrations and submissions with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).

·       Monitor relevant regulatory updates, identify potential business impacts and escalate concerns to the HDE Manager.

·       Ensure LHUK has chemical substance inventories and compliance records.

·       Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturers, importers, and regulatory authorities.

·       Prepare regulatory documentation, notifications, and dossiers.

·       Support product stewardship, safety data sheets (SDS), and hazard communication activities.

·       Conduct compliance audits and risk assessments.

·       Provide regulatory guidance to Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, and commercial teams by facilitating a monthly IPT.

·       Lead responses to regulatory inspections or customer compliance requests.

·       Degree level qualification in a technical discipline or equivalent.

·       HSE qualification @Level6 (NEBOSH/ISEP)

·       Experience within the aerospace or chemical industry

·       Experience with regulatory submissions and chemical data management.

·       Knowledge of:

UK REACH

EU REACH

Environmental Management

·       Project management and stakeholder engagement skills.

For awareness of internal candidates this is a level 7 role.  

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting