Graduate Regulatory Officer

Job Purpose

Join the Technical Services Regulatory Team within Rentokil Initial’s Marketing and Innovation (M&I) Function. In this role, you will support technical and commercial compliance for chemical products and services across Rentokil Initial’s global business activities. Your primary focus will be to maintain chemical regulatory compliance, execute swift corrective actions when non-compliance is identified, ensure accurate product safety and labelling, and support product registration and launch workflows across international markets.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Regulatory Risk & Compliance Management: Assist in protecting Rentokil Initial from commercial and technical risks associated with national and international chemical regulations and directives.
• Corrective Action Execution: Help implement urgent corrective actions across Rentokil Initial businesses to mitigate identified regulatory risk exposures promptly.
• Technical & Documentation Support: Draft and review Safety Data Sheets (SDS), product classifications, product labels, and packaging specifications in compliance with global standards.
• Product Registration & Market Entry: Support the end-to-end process of obtaining, updating, and maintaining chemical product registrations to enable smooth market introduction of new products.
• Database & Systems Management: Maintain accurate, up-to-date product safety records and compliance data within company regulatory systems and software (e.g., LISAM).

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (BSc) or higher in Chemistry, Toxicology, Environmental Science, or a related scientific discipline.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Foundational understanding of global chemical regulatory frameworks covering registration, hazard classification, chemical safety, transport (ADR/IMDG/IATA), and waste disposal.
• Technical Systems: Proficiency with chemical regulatory software and databases (experience with LISAM SDS software is highly desirable).
• Data Analysis & Quality Focus: Strong analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a structured, process-driven approach to complex problem-solving.
• Proficiency in additional European languages is a strong advantage.

Key Personal Attributes

• Collaborative & Ethical: A team-oriented professional with sound judgment, high integrity, and commitment to corporate ethics.
• Communication & Stakeholder Management: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional global teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving Mindset: Creative and diplomatic approach to overcoming technical, supply chain, and compliance challenges without compromising safety standards.
• Customer-Centric & Organized: Service-focused ethic with disciplined time management to consistently meet tight regulatory deadlines.

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working
• Rentokil Initial Reward Scheme
• 23 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Death in service benefit
• Healthcare
• Free parking

At Rentokil Initial, our customers and colleagues represent diverse backgrounds and experiences. We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer, actively encouraging applications from individuals from all walks of life. Our belief is that everyone irrespective of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs, has the potential to thrive and contribute.

 

We embrace the differences that make each of our colleagues unique, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be their authentic selves and feel a sense of belonging. To ensure that your journey with us is accessible if you have any individual requirements we invite you to communicate any specific needs or preferences you may have during any stage of the recruitment process. Our team is available to support you; feel free to reach out to ([email protected]) if you need anything

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